The Mission of Pelham High School Is to Develop Students Who Are Knowledgeable, Responsible

The mission of Pelham High School is to develop students who are knowledgeable, responsible, and productive members of society.

Mrs. Jennifer BrunnerEnglish 10

English 10 is a study of American literature from colonial times through about 1900. Students will read a wide variety of texts, including short stories, poems, novels, plays, and essays. The course is designed to foster critical thinking skills, to develop analytical reading skills, to enhance vocabulary, and to sharpen writing skills.

Materials:
*any type of three ring binder
*loose leaf paper
*pens/pencils
*a copy of whatever we are reading

Grading:
Grades will be assigned according to Pelham City Schools grading policy. I update INow frequently, so please make sure you know how to access it.

Classroom Rules:
These are non-negotiable. Our time together is precious, and I won’t allow it to be wasted.
1. Absolutely no cell phone use is permitted.
2. I will not tolerate disrespect of any kind.
3. No food/drink/gum allowed in class.
4. Do not get out of your seat without permission.
5. Do not cheat on or plagiarize assignments.

Make Up Work:
It is your responsibility to come to me get the work that you missed. Assignments that you fail to make up will be given a 0.

Extra Credit:
Typically, I do not give extra credit. If you turn in required work and pay attention in class, you shouldn’t need it.

Contact:
I will use the Remind app as a way to quickly transmit important information; students will receive access information on the first day of school. In addition, please check my Google site frequently. I also respond to email; my email is at the top of the page. Parent conferences must be scheduled through the office and are by appointment only.

Essential Questions:
How do history and literature work together to tell the story of U.S.?
How does American literature emerge as the unique voice of America?
How does the old world influence the emerging new world?

This is the minimum we will cover this year:

1st 9 weeks: Voices from the past

Warriors Don’t Cry
Native American myths
Mayflower compact
Puritan sermons
Mary Rowland’s captivity narrative
Poetry:
Anne Bradstreet
Novels:
The Scarlet Letter

2nd 9 weeks: Revolution and War
Assorted speeches/essays by founding fathers
Poetry:
Phillis Wheatley
Drama:
“Julius Caesar”

3rd 9 weeks: Pre-Civil War
Essays:
Emerson
Thoreau
Poetry:
Walt Whitman
Novel:
The Gospel According to Larry

4th 9 weeks: Civil War to 1900
Huck Finn or other text TBD