Central Gwinnett High School

High School Course Syllabus

Course Title American Literature Term…………………SPRING 2014
Teacher See below room # 300/600/8100 Halls

Email Address

Teacher Web Page / Kate ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Teacher/School Support

(Help sessions etc.) / ·  Help sessions are available by appointment with the teacher.
·  Language Arts page at www.centralgwinnett.net
·  PASS Tutoring/Peer tutoring

Course Description (Published in the Choice Book)

This course includes a balance of composition, applied grammar, and literature, with a focus on American authors and literature. The developments of vocabulary, speaking, listening, researching, and test-taking skills are an integral part of the curriculum.

Course Curriculum Content

The entire list of Academic Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

AKS Strands / Units/Topics*
A.  Reading: Literature
B.  Reading: Informational Text
C.  Writing
D.  Speaking and Listening
E.  Language / 1.  Research
2.  Realism
3.  Modernism

Instructional Materials and Supplies

Published Materials * / Supplies
Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes:
The American Tradition
Extended Texts:
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald / Composition notebook Hand sanitizer
Blue/black ink pens Facial tissue
Notebook paper Colored Pencils
Index cards Ream of paper
Post-it notes Flash drive
Multi-color highlighters Three-ringed binder

Evaluation and Grading

Assignments / Grade Weights / Grading Scale
Class Assessments:
Daily Work (15%), Quizzes (20%)
Interim Assessment: Midterm (5%)
Summative Assessments:
Special Projects/Research Papers, Essays, Unit Tests (40%)
Final Exam:
State EOCT (20%) / Class Assessments 35%
Interim Assessment 5%
Summative Assessment 40%
Final Exam 20%
/ A: 90 and above
B: 80 – 89
C: 74 – 79
D: 70 – 73
F: 69 or below

Other Information

Expectations for Academic Success / Make-up Work Policy
1)  Read daily.
2)  Ask questions.
3)  Participate constructively as a team member.
4)  Proof read written assignments and edit meaningfully.
5)  Review multiple sources of information.
6)  Challenge yourself to continuously improve. / See Language Arts Department Guidelines for make-up work guidelines on the back of the syllabus.

*The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.