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Welcome to English IV!
The course is basically a survey of British literature. By the end of the
semester you will be able to do the following:
 | Identify major British
writers, themes, and literary movements |
| Analyze literary works and
discuss them in an intelligent way |
| Identify literary devices
and use them effectively in your own writing |
| Use the writing process to
communicate ideas effectively about literature and life |
| Research a topic, write a
paper about your findings using MLA documentation, create a portfolio and a
project, and communicate your findings in an effective oral presentation |
| Work effectively within
groups |
| Make creative and effective
oral presentations individually and with a team |
This class is for college
bound students.
The design and intent is to prepare you not only for college, but also for any
standardized tests you may take. Please keep in mind that a
successful college-bound student
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possesses time to devote to
assignments |
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reads and thinks about text
(does not depend on Cliff Notes) |
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accepts and learns from
constructive criticism |
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learns for the sake of
obtaining knowledge, not just obtaining a grade |
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shares opinions with an open
mind and can learn from others |
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is conscientious and thoroughly
completes all assignments on time |
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accepts responsibility and
refrains from excuses |
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recognizes that an
A is for outstanding effort and does not come
easily
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We will do many class
activities, but the majority of the reading will be done AT HOME. If you do not
complete your reading assignment, the class may suffer because they will be
unable to complete the planned activities of the day. Also, your grade will
suffer because I give many daily quizzes on what you have read. I expect that
you have a high level of personal responsibility and that you intend to do all
of the course work, or you would not be taking the class.
I like to help all of my
students, so if you are struggling or having individual problems with the
material or the course, please see me. Also, if you are struggling in my
class or you are an ESL student, these websites might offer additional help (Click
here).
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