MISSION
Guided by Alaska State Standards, the FNSBSD will provide a
comprehensive instructional program embedded in a literature-rich
environment. Students will develop the specific skills necessary to
become proficient readers, writers, listeners, speakers, viewers,
and thinkers in the home, the workplace, and the world.
http://www.k12northstar.org/departments/curriculum-department/curriculum/curriculum-guides/englishlanguage-arts
Analysis of Literature is a challenging literature course
emphasizing development and application of analytical skills to the
genres of fiction. The course requires extensive reading of all
genres of fiction, as well as composition and discussion. Analysis
of Literature is considered an honors level course for sophomores
and is highly recommended for juniors and seniors who plan to
continue a post‐high school education. This course fulfills one
semester of the English 10 requirement, or a required English
elective for grades 11 ‐ 12.
Length: Semester
Instruction in language arts integrates listening, speaking,
reading, writing, and media literacy to develop critical thinkers
who will be self-directed, productive participants in our diverse
society.
PHILOSOPHY
Spring 2015
Hutchison High School
J. James
Room 135A
(907) 479 – 2261 ext. 174
Analysis of Literature
Cell Phone / Other Electronic Device Policy
Due to the distracting nature of cell phones and other
electronic devices, they are no longer allowed in the
classroom.
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period. After
the bell rings and class begins, the work will be considered late.
If you are absent from class you are responsible for coming to me
before or after class and making up any work in a timely fashion
(number of days absent = number of days beyond due date to make up
work for excused absences). It is the student’s responsibility to
arrange, with Ms. James, a mutually convenient time to make up late
work. Late / missing work due to unexcused absence will not be
accepted. Daily work and assignments will lose 10% for each day
late for the first and second days; 50% for 3 days to one week
late. After that, the assignments will not be accepted. Be prepared
to accept the consequences of missing or late assignments in the
grade book: i.e. zeroes (0).
A variety of short stories, poetry, novels, and drama
Oedipus Rex (Sophocles)
Antigone (Sophocles)
One Shakespeare play chosen from the list below:
Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About
Nothing, The Tempest
Analysis of at least two class novels chosen from the Tenth
Grade Choice List
Analysis of at least three additional readings chosen from the
Supplemental Literature List
Grading:
The PowerSchool website,
http://premier.k12northstar.org/public/, will be used for posting
grades. Grades will be updated as regularly as possible.
The class breaks down into these components: HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK,
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS/PROJECTS, TESTS/QUIZZES
98-100+ = A+ 88-89 = B+78-79 = C+68-69 = D+ 92- 97 = A 82-87 =
B72-77 = C62-67 = D
90- 91 = A- 80-81 = B-70-71 = C-60-61 = D-
59 and below = F
**Please note that a zero (0) on PowerSchool means your work was
not turned in; if there is no grade, I have not yet entered a grade
for the completed work.**
Required Speaking / Listening
• A minimum of one formal presentation
• Engage in debate, either formal or informal, with classmates
demonstrating logical arguments and response
• Practice speaking and listening skills
• A minimum of 4 pieces of on-demand writing
• 2 analytical essays
• 1 persuasive essay
• Daily analytical writing practice including journals, informal
responses, poetry exercises, and short constructed response
Required Writing
Required Reading
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