Mrs. Linda Smith
2010 Summer and Recommended Reading List
The list of recommended books would be useful to students as many colleges expect students to be familiar with the authors presented.
English I and English II
Room 185
ENGLISH I LITERARY FORMS/COMPOSITION - 201442
CREDIT: 1 (4.A grading) GRADE 9
This course offers a comprehensive study of the five basic genres: Novel, Short Story, Essay, Poetry, and Drama. It focuses on literary forms, themes, and style and further develops skills in grammar and composition. A report research paper is required.
COURSE FEE: (in lieu of purchasing paperback books)
ENGLISH II: WORLD LITERATURE/COMPOSITION - 202442
CREDIT: 1 (4.A grading) GRADE 10
This course offers a survey of a wide variety of literary works from around the world and encourages the student to recognize the historical process of ideas. A thesis and research paper is required and novels will also be read. This class encourages discussion, oral and written presentations, and group and individual projects.
COURSE FEE: (in lieu of purchasing paperback books)
Course Expectations:
This class will cover a variety of reading and writing pieces throughout the year. Please have the following supplies by day two of class:
Adventures In Appreciation text
The Brief English Handbook
SHG research manual
Blue or black pens ( no gel pens, please)
Loose leaf paper
One spiral notebook
High lighters (4)
Sticky Notes
Grading:
The grading policy is outlined in your student handbook. Grades will be posted online and will be updated each Monday morning by 9:00. Students are highly encouraged to speak directly with me when questions arise regarding their grade.
Rules:
1. Be prompt
2. Be polite.
3. Be prepared.
4. Be seated.
Expect to complete at least one hour minimum of homework per night. During the research unit this will increase. I expect all work to be that of the author's. Anything less than this is academic dishonesty. Student handbook rules will apply.
