Lit & Comp 10
Syllabus 2013-2014
Mr. Theriot
Rm. 209
Voice Mail: 503.259.4924
E-mail: troy_theriot@beaverton.k12.or.us
Web site: www.troytheriot.com
Course Description:
Students will further develop their skills in reading literature,
writing, and speaking. They will read a variety of novels, poems,
plays, essays, and short stories and will write in a variety of forms,
including narrative, persuasive, and analytical essays. Students will
develop skills in research, speech, critical reading, and analytical and
expressive writing. Honors option available and recommended for
students planning to take AP courses as juniors and seniors (see
honors application).
Required Texts:
Macbeth
Catcher in the Rye
Antigone (M&W)
Things Fall Apart
Choice texts:
Krik Krak
Black Boy
First Quarter:
Antigone (Cool Hand Luke)
Catcher in the Rye
Second Quarter:
Krik Krak
Black Boy
Third Quarter:
Things Fall Apart
Short Stories (various)
Fourth Quarter:
Macbeth
Supplies
Each student will need a Lit/Comp 10 only notebook for journals and note- taking. This
needs to be in class at all times and will be collected several times throughout the year.
Issued novels need to be in class at all times. A folder will also be needed for handouts,
worksheets, etc. Of course, you’ll need to bring the usual supplies as well (pens, paper,
etc.).
Attendance
Show up to class; things work out better that way. Reading schedules and in-class
readings need to be followed whether you are in class or not, excused or unexcused. You
must initiate make-up work on your return the next class attended. Failure to do so will
result in lost credit.
Assignments/Grades
Your grade is based on journals, test/quizzes, projects, daily class work,
and homework on a cumulative point system, as well as your progress toward learning
targets. Be aware of due dates. It is irresponsible and disrespectful to turn in late work
without cause. Above all, please advocate for yourself!
Theriot’s Class Expectations
• Be on time with all supplies ready to roll!
• Personal music will be allowed at certain times, usually during journals and
writing essays. I only ask that you wait for instruction first before engaging. This
privilege may be revoked at any time if abused.
• I reserve the right to issue after school detentions if needed. This is usually for
excessive tardiness, skipping, and/or stupid behavior.
• Keep the room clean!
• Be respectful of other people and their ideas!
Web 2.0
Mr. Theriot is making an attempt to stay technologically relevant. To
receive assignment updates and messages, create an account on
www.edmodo.com, join the Lit & Comp 10 group, and enter the access
code di3uyv. You can also subscribe to his blog at
http://troytheriot.com. There you can find assignments and other
interesting tidbits. . Lastly, if your want to connect via Facebook, like
the Mr. Theriot fan page, because being Facebook “friends” is a little
creepy and inappropriate.
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