World Literature And Composition S y llab us

Lukus Griffin GriffinLukus@yahoo.com Class Blog: http://mrgriffinworldliterature.weebly.com/ What You Will Learn This Semester (Common Core Georgia Performance Standards): The Following Shows How You Will Be Graded. It Directly Tests Your Mastery OF The Skills Required Of A Georgia World Literature And Composition Student. You Are Required To Pass This Class In Order To Graduate. Reading Informational Text 20% Of Your Total Grade The Reading Informational Text Portion Of This Course Will Help Students Grasp A Understanding Of What Is Happening In This World Through Literature. Reading Literary Text 15% Of Your Total Grade Writing 20% Of Your Total Grade The Writing Portion Of This Course Mainly Focuses On The Development Of The Students Overall Writing Skills. Language 15% Of Your Total Grade

The Reading Literary Text Portion Of This The Language Portion Of This Course Will Course Will Help Students Understand Morals Mainly Focus On Facilitating The And Themes Through Well Known Literary Development Of The Students Understanding Work. Of The English Language. Speaking And Listening 10% Of Your Total Grade End Of Course Test (EOCT) 20% Of Your Total Grade

The Speaking And Listening Portion Of This The State Mandated Exam Gauges Mastery Of Course Focuses On Helping Students Become The Georgia Performance Standards. We Will More Comfortable With Presentations As Well Work Toward Mastery Of The These Standards As Being Better Audience Members During Throughout The Course Of The Semester. Presentations.

What We Will Do (Course Of Study): Content Overview:

World Literature And Composition Is A Thematic Based Course. The Major Themes We Will Explore This Semester Include: Heroes And Villains Loss Of Innocence Chaos And Order Woman And War

Writings And Projects:

Argumentative Essays Informational/Explanatory Essays Personal Narratives Journals Web Quests Book Talks/Novel Presentations Other Individual Or Group Presentations

Media:
A Dream From A Father (Novel) A Long Way Gone (Novel) Fahrenheit 451 (Novel) The Taming Of The Shrew (Novel) Various Nonfiction Works Parallel Readings

TO AVOID PLAGIARISM, WE WILL ATTEND TO THE MLA GUIDELINES IN WRITINGS AND PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER!

Various Short Stories

When You Can Get Help (After School Tutoring Information): Tutoring Is Offered Almost Every Day At North Cobb High School For All Students Who Needs Assistance In Academic Areas. Bussing Is Provided To Those Needing Rides. Buses Leave Campus At 5 pm. I Am Available For Individual Tutoring By Appointment. Please Do Not Hesitate To Come See Me With Questions Or Extra Help.

~What You Will Need Every Day (Materials):

3-Ring Binder (With 4 Dividers) Notebook Filler Paper Pen And/Or Pencil Spiral Notebook Novel For Novel Project (On-Reading Level)

~What To Do If You Are Absent (Make-Up Work Policy):

If You Are Absent From Class Please Check The Make-Up Folder Labeled With Your Class Period On My Desk For Your Work! Complete All Necessary Assignments On Time In Order To Receive Credit. If You Are Absent For A Quiz Or Test Please Make An Appointment To Make Up That Assessment To Earn Credit. Being Absent From Class Results In An Failing Grade, Please Make It A Goal To Attend Class On A Regular Basis.

~How Does Our Classroom Run? (Procedures):

Enter The Room Quietly! Go Straight To Your Seat Begin Working On The Journal Prompt Or The EOCT Preparation Assignment! During Class Work On Your Work Diligently, Try To Reduce Leaving The Room During Instructional Time. When You Pack-Up Be Sure To Record Your Homework Assignments! The Most Important Thing Is To Be Successful At All Times!

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World Literature And Composition

Dear Parents And Students, I Am So Excited To Have Your Son Or Daughter In My Class This Semester! English Represents A Critical Subject Area. This Course Is A Graduation Requirement. I Look Forward To Facilitating The Development Your Child's Reading,Writing,Speaking, And Listening Skills This Semester! I Sincerely Hope That We Can Work Together To Achieve The Maximum Success Possible. Please Take The Time To Review The Course Syllabus! Meeting The Goals And Expectations Of This Course Requires Hard Work And Maximum Dedication. In Order To Prove Success The Student, The Teacher, And The Parents Must Commit To The Hard Work And Dedication So The Student Can Achieve Success. I Will Do My Best As Your Child's Teacher To Carry Out My Duties And Responsibilities. As Your Students Teacher I Will Challenge Your Student Through Literature. I Hope To Enable Him Or Her To Make New Connections To The World Around Them. I Will Incorporate Many Different Learning Styles In Order To Accommodate Your Student In The Learning Process. I Hope To Make This A Successful Semester! If You Have Any Questions Regarding This Course, Please Feel Free To Email Me During The Duration Of This Course. ***Mr. Griffin Is Available Before Or After School For Extra Help By Appointment Only! Return Bottom Portion Of This Page Only By January,10,2014. Keep The Top Of This Page For Future Reference! Student Needs To Also Keep The Syllabus Portion Of This Packet In Their Binder As Well. Student Signature: _________________ Parent Signature: __________________ Phone:_________________ Email:__________________