English IV Course Guidelines and Syllabus
English IV is a study of literary works from Great Britain whose culture still impacts American life. Some works from classic world authors and contemporary writers will also be a part of this curriculum.
This class focuses on the many types of communication that were vital in ancient through modern times and their relationship to today’s cultures. Because of that, it is essential that each student use academic language in all classroom endeavors. This means that any inappropriate comments about a person, their culture, appearance or lifestyle will result in immediate disciplinary action by the teacher. Students may not use slang or derogatory terms that one might hear in music or television/internet sites. Each student will speak properly in class, and translate that into any written or presentation assignment. Students who cannot abide by this requirement for cultural sensitivity will serve a 45 minute detention with the instructor, and write a 500 word essay.
Students must be attentive in class, and are required to be in their assigned seats when the tardy bell rings. Students must also stay in assigned seats until the end of the period dismissal by the instructor. Remember to leave electronic items out of sight, and stay focused on the day’s academic task
Makeup work is completed during tutorial sessions only, which are before school or after school any day that the instructor does not have meetings or duty. You are responsible for arranging your own makeup work in a timely fashion.
Notebook: You are required to bring your own notebook and supplies each day. Notebook checks are unannounced.
Title Page and 5 Dividers:
1. Literature
2. Vocabulary
3. Composition
4. Notes
5. Projects
Grades:
Daily 50% (Quizzes/Homework)
Note: Quizzes count twice.
Major Unit Tests/Compositions/Projects 30%
Six Weeks Unit Test 20%
Curriculum Overview
1st 6 Weeks:
Goals Essay
Anglo Saxon literature
Beowulf, an epic
Senior Vita
Compare/contrast literary essay
2nd 6 Weeks
Medieval Literature
Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales
Presentations
Literary analysis essay
3rd 6 Weeks
Renaissance Literature
Film Study – Hamlet
Shakespeare’s Macbeth
4th 6 Weeks
Research Paper – Literary Criticism
Illustrated Book Report
5th 6 Weeks
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Romantic/ Victorian Periods
Metaphysical Works
6th 6 Weeks
Poetry Notebook
Propaganda Unit
I am looking forward to a delightful year with the class of 2009!
