Welcome to English 10

Ms. Borkert and Ms. CalderwoodRoom L301

Description of Course

This year’s approach to English II British literature is a chronological one.

Various texts from the Anglo-Saxon Era to the present will be examined.

While learning to appreciate the literature through representative authors and connecting themes, students will further develop their skills in composing critical, analytic essays.

Additionally, oral presentation and the research process are included within this class during the course of the year.

Course ObjectivesStrengthen critical reading and writing skills.

Gain understanding of the writing process in order to compose a cohesive, analytic essay.

Apply literary terms during the analysis process which will aid the student in understanding an author’s meanings and styles.

Learn and implement study skills by being prepared for each class and meeting the requirements established by the state of Virginia’s curriculum.

Major Themes

Coming of Age

The Battle of the Sexes

Life and Death

Loss/Mortality

The Hero

Hubris

Reflections of the culture

SOME LITERATURE WE WILL EXPLORE THIS YEAR…

1ST Quarter Goals

Note-taking and study skills

Outlining

Organization

Proper agenda use

Writing, writing, writing

Expectations Each student is expected to be prepared and ready to contribute to the class’ activities.

Prepared for class means having the necessary book, supplies, and work.

Failure to be prepared, as well as failure to participate in class discussions and activities, will result in a loss of points.

Each student is expected to maintain academic honesty at all times.

Cheating of any kind will result in a zero grade for the given assignment and may result in failure of the course.

ExpectationsWork MUST be turned in on time. Homework assignments are accepted up to one class after the assigned due date for half credit. Major papers and projects will be reduced one letter grade for EACH DAY it is late.

In case of absence, it is the student’s responsibility to seek the information missed on the day he returns to school. A “homework buddy” is recommended for this reason.

The student will make up any activities or quizzes in Titan Time. Homework, papers, or projects will be due upon return to class.

Extra help is available during Titan Time and by appointment.

Grading

Written Assignments: 35% of the total grade

In-class timed writes

Outlines

Keynote analysis

Grading Quizzes, projects, presentations, discussion: 35% of the total grade

Vocabulary quizzes

Grammar quizzes

Bell ringer quizzes

Literature quizzes

Graded Discussions

Group projects

Individual projects

Presentations

Grading

Homework and Classwork: 30% of the total grade

Study questions

In-class activities and discussions

Reading guides

Vocabulary homework

Grammar homework

Keynote completion

SUPPLIES

One hard, pocketed (1 ½ in. or wider) three-ring binder with tab dividers

Black or blue pens (work in pencil will not be accepted)

Loose-leaf notebook paper

Post-it Notes

Preferred: Tissues or anti-bacterial wipes (pick one for classroom use)

Contact Us

If you have a question or a problem, please email us first! This is the best way to reach us: kimberly.borkert@lcps.org and sarah.calderwood@lcps.org

Please check StudentVUE regularly for updates and important links.

We are available after school until 4:30pm or by appointment before or after school. Ms. Borkert can be found in workroom L312, and Ms. Calderwood can be found in work room 503.