English I Syllabus
Course Description
English I is a language arts course for high school freshman designed to prepare students for the
demands of two or four-year college degree programs and/or for the workplace.
Selections from American literature are organized around universal literary themes and are explored in
depth.
Elements of grammar including: identification and function of the parts of speech, identification of the
components of a sentence, identification of the components of a paragraph, and the correct usage of
the English language, will be studied throughout the academic year
The writing and thinking process is study through several forms of writing sentences, paragraphs and
compositions.
Strengthening of student vocabulary through the study of Greek/Latin roots
Course Content Standards/Objectives
1. Students will analyze and correct grammar through classroom participation and homework
assignments as well as through writing.
2. Students will read, practice, write, and analyze literary concepts.
3. Students will examine and apply vocabulary to their writing and reading
4. Students will identify and evaluate literary terms as they apply to all forms of literature.
5. Students will recognize and examine types and characteristics of literary genres, including
poetry, short stories, plays, and novels.
Instructional Materials and Resources
Notebook, Loose-leaf Paper, Pens, Pencils
Warriner’s English Grammar and Composition, 3rd course Harcourt
Brace Jovanovich
Traditions in Literature America Reads, Scott, Foresman
Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: A Study of Word Families, Prestwick House Incorporated
The Outsiders: S.E. Hinton
Greek Mythology: Edith Hamilton
Semester I
1. Plot, Most Dangerous Game, The Split Cherry Tree
2. Characterization, The Scarlet Ibis, You Need to Go Upstairs
3. Setting, The Open Window, Amigo Brothers
4. Point of View, A Death in the House, Blues Ain’t No Mockingbird
5. Theme, The Gift of the Magi, A Day’s Wait
6. The Outsiders, S. E. Hinton
7. Parts of Speech
8. Vocabulary, Units 1-9
9. Journal Writing
10. AR and report
Semester II
1. Poetry Unit
1. Narrative Poetry
2. Lyric Poetry
3. Tone
4. Imagery
5. Figurative Language
6. Rhyme, Rhythm, and Patterns
2. Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespeare
3. Grammar Usage
4. Grammar Mechanics
5. Vocabulary, Units 10-18
6. Journal Writing
7. Accelerated Reading
8. Greek Mythology: Edith Hamilton