University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras Campus
College of Education
Secondary School
Rosemary Morales Urbina, Ed. D.
E-mail: romour03@gmail.com
Second Semester 2010-2011
COURSE SYLLABUS: INGL 1012-137 (Honors English)
Number of hours/week: 4
Number of credits: (½) credit
Pre-requisite: INGL 1011
I. PROFESSSOR’S CLASS SCHEDULE: (Room 201)
*INGL 1012
Section 137
INGL 1002
Section 137
INGL 1002
INGL 1202
Section 138
Section 138
INGL 1071
EDCO 1019
Section 137
Small Group
II. OFFICE HOURS:
T/TH
F
M/W
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T/TH
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M/W
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1:30-2:30 PM
2:00-3:00 PM
9:00-10:30 AM
11:00-12:00 PM
10:30-12:30 PM
9:00-10:30 PM
9:00-10:00 AM
1:00-2:30 PM
11:00-12:00PM
10:30-11:00 AM / 2:30 - 4:00 PM
10:30-1:00 PM
12:00-2:00 PM
Any other time by appointment
III. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course intends to intensify the students’ oral and written proficiency through the study of the basic
grammatical structures of the English language system. It pursues to reinforce the students’ reading
skills as well as the comprehensive skills by means of the discussion and analysis of fiction and nonfiction
(short stories, essays, plays, novels, and poetry).
IV. GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The following general objectives are sought in 10th grade level students by the end of the school
year:
1. Develop students’ proficiency in the four language skills for effective communication.
2. Understand and appreciate the different literary genres.
3. Acquire an understanding of cultural attitudes manifested in the medium of the English
language.
4. Develop in students an artistic awareness for music and art.
5. Develop aesthetic, moral, and humanistic values through the different literary genres.
6. Develop creative and critical thinking skills.
7. Use the Internet to enhance the teaching/learning experience.
V. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
The following instructional objectives are sought in 10th grade level students by the end of the
school year:
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A. Identify and apply with understanding the major elements of the diverse literary genres such as
the short story, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and novel, and develop writing skills through the
application of grammar skills.
B. Identify the Sentence and Its Parts: Simple subjects and predicates; Complete Subjects and
Predicates; Compound Subjects and Predicates; Compound Subjects and Verbs; Kinds of
Sentences; Subjects in Unusual Positions; Subject Complements; Objects of Verbs
C. Using Phrases: Prepositional Phrases; Appositive and Appositive Phrases; Verbals: Participial,
Gerund, Infinitive; Placement of Phrases;
D. Clauses and Sentence Structure: Kinds of Clauses; Adjective and Adverb Clauses; Noun Clauses;
Sentence Structure; Use correctly punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
E. Drama
1. Recognize the elements of drama as a genre.
2. Read and perform drama for enjoyment.
3. Discuss the main idea, argument or topic of plays.
4. Listen and view dramatic works for enjoyment and comparison of literature.
F. Novel
1. Understand main elements of the novel as a genre.
2. Compare and contrast the novel with other forms of literature.
3. Understand main elements of the novel as a genre.
4. Discuss main plot and other subplots in the novel.
5. Understand the elements of characterization to better understand characters in a novel.
G. Non-fiction
1. Identify and analyze the techniques and stylistic elements of nonfiction
2. Read different kinds of nonfiction work: Essays, biography, autobiography, articles,
editorials, etc.
3. Understand elements and characteristics of nonfiction work.
4. Recognize main argument in nonfiction work.
5. Recognize and support or argue points in nonfiction work.
6. Poetry
H. Understand figurative language, imagery, structure, symbolism, onomatopoeia, personification,
and tone in poetry.
1. Read poetry for enjoyment and appreciation.
2. Recognize main themes in poetry.
3. Use writing strategies to generate ideas, and to plan, organize, evaluate, and revise the
written work.
4. Develop writing skills through the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, and
editing, proofreading, publishing and presenting.
5. Integrate grammar skills to writing.
6. Develop writing skills through discussion of content.
VI. CONTENT OUTLINE
1. Literary Elements/Skills: Short stories: Plot, exposition, complication, climax, resolution,
characterization, setting, point of view, flashback, foreshadowing, irony, and theme.
2. Novel: All Literary Elements
3. Poetry: Rhyme, Free Verse, Sound, Structure, Tone, Figurative Language, Imagery,
Symbolism, Diction,
4. Drama: Exposition, Complication, Resolution
5. Grammar: The Sentence and Its Parts; Using Phrases, Kinds of Clauses; Capitalization;
Punctuation;
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6. Essay writing
VII. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
A standard fixed curve will be utilized:
100-90% A
89-80% B
79-70% C
69-60% D
59-0%
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Reading comprehension quizzes
Weekly Spelling Tests
Three or four partial exams per semester and before and after the discussion of a
Novel and Drama.
 Homework
 Artistic or dramatic presentations
 Oral and written reports
 Cooperative team work
 Reflective journal
 Daily Grade – Active class participation, responsibility, positive attitude toward class
 Attendance and punctuality
 Paragraph and composition writing
 Partial Final Exam
VIII. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
 Textbooks:
Elements of Literature. (2007). Holt, Rinehart, & Winston.
Language Network. Book 10. (2001). Evanston, IL. McDougall Littell, Inc.
 Dictionaries (English/English/Thesaurus/Spanish/English)
 Novels:
Hansbury, L. A Raisin in the Sun
Orwell, G., Animal Farm
Steinbeck, J., Of Mice and Men
 Journal notebook
 Covered composition notebook (NO SPIRALS)
 Loose-leaf paper
 Writing tools
 Computer access, Internet connection, and E-MAIL ADDRESS
*Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with special needs.*
VII. CALENDAR ASSIGNMENTS (Subject to change)
WEEK OF:
JANUARY 20-21 - GRAMMAR
(The Sentence and Its Parts) Diagnostic Test
Simple Subjects and Predicates; Complete Subjects and Predicates
(pp. 36-41, 604) and Workbook exercises / Quizzes
JANUARY 24-28
Compound Sentence Parts (pp.42-43) / Kinds of Sentences (pp.44-45)
Subjects in Unusual Positions (pp.46-48; 605) and Workbook exercises / Quizzes
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JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 4
Subjects in Unusual Positions (pp.46-48; 605) and Workbook exercises / Quizzes
Subject Complements (pp.49-50) / Objects of Verbs (pp. 46-53; 606)
and Workbook exercises / Quizzes (The Sentence and Its Parts) (Mastery Test)
Novel Brochures Due
FEBRUARY 7-11 - ELEMENTS OF THE NOVEL
Grammar Test: The Sentence and Its Parts
Discussion and Analysis of the novel, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
FEBRUARY 14-18
Discussion and Analysis of the novel, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Test: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
BEGIN READING: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansbury
FEBRUARY 21-25 - GRAMMAR
*Holiday: Presidents’ Day, Monday, 2/21*
(Using Phrases) Diagnostic Test / Prepositional Phrases; Appositive and Appositive Phrases;
(pp. 66-70; 607) and Workbook exercises
*Faculty Meeting, Friday, 2/25*
FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 4
Verbals: Participial, Gerunds; Infinitives; Placement of Phrases (pp. 71-79; 608-609)
Workbook exercises / Quizzes
Grammar Test: Using phrases
MARCH 7-11 – DRAMA (ST. LUCIA TRAVEL BROCHURE DUE: [3/07] ENGLISH WEEK POSTER DUE: [3/11])
Elements of Drama (pp.830-833) Discussion and Analysis of the Drama, A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine
Hansbury
MARCH 14-18 (DEREK WALCOTT POWERPOINT AND ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE)
Discussion and Analysis of the Drama, A Raisin in the Sun by L. Hansbury
Novel Test: A Raisin in the Sun by L. Hansbury
BEGIN READING, Animal Farm by George Orwell / Special Novel Project Assignment
MARCH 21-25 (ENGLISH WEEK: A LITERARY TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN: LECTURES, EXHIBITS, RECITALS,
ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS, and CONFERENCES)
GRAMMAR
(Clauses and Sentence Structure) Diagnostic Test; Kinds of Clauses
*Holiday: Abolition of Slavery, Tuesday, 3/22* / *Progress Report Cards, Friday, 3/25*
MARCH 28-APRIL 1
Adjective and Adverb Clauses (pp. 90-97; 610) and Workbook exercises / Quizzes Noun Clauses;
Sentence Structure (pp. 98-103, 611-612) and Workbook exercises / Quizzes
APRIL 4-8 - ELEMENTS OF POETRY
Grammar Test: Clauses and Sentence Structure)
Analyzing Poetry/The Sounds of Poetry/Figurative Language (pp. 532-533/557-558/583-585)
Psalm 23 (from The Bible); Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (p. 509)
APRIL 11-15
I Am Offering this Poem (p. 563 +) Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day (p. 573);
Sea-Fever (p. 586 +); Ex-Basketball Player (p. 598 +); We Real Cool (p. 612 +)
Test: Elements of Poetry and a given poem to be analyzed
*Track and Field Day – Friday, April 15* / *EFL COMPETITION – Saturday, 4/16*
APRIL 18-22
*Holiday: José de Diego, Monday, 4/18*
Academic Recess - HOLY DAYS: Rest and Meditation (4/21-22)
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APRIL 25-29 - NOVEL
Discussion and Analysis of the novel, Animal Farm by George Orwell
Special Novel Project Assignment Due
Discussion and Analysis of the novel, Animal Farm by George Orwell
*Faculty Meeting, Friday, 4/29*
MAY 2-6
Discussion and Analysis of the novel, Animal Farm by George Orwell
*Students’ Recognition Day, Thursday, 5/05* / *Teacher’s Recognition Day, Friday, 5/06*
MAY 8, Sunday - 30th Spring Concert
MAY 9-13
Discussion and Analysis of the novel, Animal Farm by George Orwell
MAY 16
Last day of classes
MAY 17-19 - FINAL EXAM - Animal Farm by George Orwell
JUNE 5-11
Trip to England - Curtain Time in London/Stratford on Avon
BILBIOGRAPHY
Elliot, R. (2006). Painless grammar. 2nd Edition. NY: Barron’s Educational Series.
Kemper, D. Sebranek, P. & Meyer, V. (2005). Write source: A book for writing, thinking, and learning.
MA: Great Source Education Group.
Kennedy, X. J. & Gioia, D. (2009). Literature: An introduction to fiction, poetry, drama, and
writing. 11th Edition. NY: Longman.
Nilsen, A. P. & Donelson, K. L. (2008). Literature for today’s young adults. 8th Edition. NY: Allyn and
Bacon.
Strunk, Jr., W. & White, E. B. (2000). The elements of style. 4th Edition. NY: Longman.
Tompkins, G. E. (2008). Language arts: Patterns of practice. 7th Edition. NJ; Prentice Hall.
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X. CLASSROOM RULES
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Respect must prevail at all times.
Active participation is a must.
All students are expected to have read and prepared for assignments before class meets.
English should be spoken at all times in the classroom.
Punctuality: No tardiness is allowed without a written excuse from home or the Main Office.
Absences: The student is responsible for bringing a written excuse signed by parent/guardian or
a doctor’s certificate. No reposition exams or quizzes will be given, unless the student has
brought one or the other. Students are responsible for class work, assignments, etc., when
absent.
Bring all essential materials to class every time we meet. Textbooks, novels, notebooks, pencils,
dictionaries, etc.
Projects submitted late will receive a penalty of one grade.
No eating, drinking or chewing gum in the classroom.
The following objects cannot be used or worn in the classroom: Cellular phones, sunglasses,
caps/hats.
*** ALL STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE ***
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XI. AGREEMENT
After reading the course syllabus and classroom rules, parents/guardian and student will sign the
following agreement. The student will submit the signed portion to Professor Rosemary Morales Urbina,
for the 2010-2011 second semester academic year English course: INGL 1012 Section 137.
I have carefully read and understand the English course outline and classroom rules. I agree to comply
with all the requirements.
Date_________________________________________________ Student ID# 20______-____________
Student’s signature ____________________________________________________________________
Student’s Name (Please Print) ____________________________________________________________
Parent’s or Guardian’s signature___________________________________________________________
Parent’s or Guardian’s name (Please Print) __________________________________________________
Teacher’s signature: ____________________________________________________________________
Revised: January 2011
Rosemary Morales Urbina, Ed. D.
INGL 1012-137
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