Literature and Composition
2014-2015
Lionheart Christian Academy
Telitha Castleberry, Instructor
I. Literature and Composition
II. Course Description
In this course, students will study literature in its historic, literary, and artistic contexts to develop
critical thinking and writing skills.
II. Textbook and Supplemental Materials
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Tuition Requirements:
Students will need to purchase the following books for the year in paperback or as e-books:
 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
 Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
 Edgar Allan Poe Selections: ( May be found all in one book)
The Raven , The Tell Tale Heart ,The Pit and the Pendulum , and The Murders in the
Rue Morgue .
 The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
 Pygmalion- George Bernard Shaw
 Edmodo Account Registration
All Books studied are listed on the ACT/SAT Prep List. In addition, selected Poetry will be provided.
Additional Poetry to be selected from:
Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Longfellow, and Lincoln
III. Course Objectives
 Introduce students to classic literature.
 Develop student knowledge of famous authors and their works of literature through
research, discussion, and writing assessments.
 Provide students with tools to strengthen their writing skills.
 Develop an understanding of MLA formatting.
 Teach students to read with discernment.
 Train independent, self-motivated learners.
 Prepare students for college classes by expecting carefully researched, well considered
material to be presented in standard format.
 Develop student vocabulary and awareness of literary terms.
 Prepare for taking the ACT/SAT.
 Develop an appreciation for poetry and an understanding of its forms.
IV. Assessment of Student Achievement
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 All tests will be graded on a scale of 0-100 (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, 59
and below F).
 Students are expected to complete the course reading before each class as well as any
material posted on the website.
 Students are strongly encouraged to attend all class meetings. Bonus points may be given
and added to a student’s test grade when necessary.
 Make up procedures are at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility
to contact the instructor in a timely manner to re-schedule missed exams and other
graded activities.
 Students will be tested on weekly assignments and
V. Assignments
1st Semester
Activity
Points Possible
Weekly Tests
TBA
Writing Assignments
TBA
Poetry and Poe Test
100
The Adventures of Huckleberry
Test
100
The Adventures of Huck Paper
100
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Test
100
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Total
2nd Semester
Activity
Points Possible
Weekly Tests
TBA
Writing Assignments
TBA
Descriptive Paper
100
Persuasive Paper
100
Pygmalion Test
100
Wuthering Heights Test
100
Wuthering Heights Paper
100
Author Project
100
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Total
VI. Attendance
Class attendance is critical for ensuring academic success; therefore, students are expected
to attend all classes for which they are registered. Attendance will be recorded from the first
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day of the student’s official enrollment. Each student should be punctual. It is considered
rude and an interruption to the class for students to arrive late.
It is recognized that from time to time, extenuating circumstances may prevent a student
from being able to attend a class. If the student misses a test or in-class assignment because
of such an absence, make-up assignments may be given at the instructor’s discretion.
However, there is no requirement that the instructor provide the opportunity for the make-up
of work missed. If the student was scheduled to make a presentation to the class, the
opportunity to make the presentation at a later date or to the instructor outside the scheduled
class time is at the instructor’s discretion. There is no requirement that the instructor
provide a make-up opportunity for students who miss their scheduled presentation dates. In
all cases of absence, the student is responsible for acquiring assignment information
and making up incomplete work resulting from such an absence. If you miss a class,
you are responsible for turning in class work at your next class attendance.In addition,
students will be responsible for material in the class they are returning. For example, if
you miss you will be responsible for assignment from the missed week plus the
assignments for the current class. Any student that misses more than 50% of the class
will only receive credit for the class at the instructors discretion ( LCA policy).
VII. Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Plagiarism
can be defined as unintentionally or deliberately using another person’s writing or ideas as
though they are one’s own. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying another
individual’s work and taking credit for it, paraphrasing information from a source without
proper documentation, mixing one’s own words with those of another author without
attribution, and buying or downloading a paper from the Internet.Any student involved in an
incident such as, but not limited to, unsatisfactory clinical performance; a proven form of
academic dishonesty, for example blatant plagiarism; etc. will receive the grade of “F” in
the course where the incident occurred.
*X. Class Schedule and Course of Study Outline – 2013-2014
Sept 4
Pick up syllabu sCourse Introduction
Outline Edgar Allan Poe
What is a Rubric and Types of Papers
Writing Assignment 1 Homework
Sept 11
Tell-Tale Heart, Pit and the Pendulum, and The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Raven in class Poetry
What is a Thesis Statement
Writing Assignment 1 Due/Writing Assignment 2 Homework
Sept 18
Poetry- Review Thesis
What is a Body
Writing Assignment 2 Due
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Sept 25
Oct 2
Oct 9
Oct 16
Oct 23
Oct 30
Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 20
Dec 4
Dec 11
Introduction to Mark Twain
Writing Assignment 3
Poetry and Poe Test
Writing Assignment 3 Due
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapter 1-2
Review What is a Body
Writing Assignment 4 Homework
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 3-10
Body Review and What are transitions ?
Writing Assignment 4 Due/ Writing Assignment 5 Homework
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 11-26
Thesis Statement and Introductions
Research Paper Thesis Statement and Introduction Homework6
Writing Assignment 5 Due
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 27-34
What are Outlines?
Outline for Research Paper I Homework 7/Assignment 6 Due
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chapters 35-42
Rough Draft for Research Paper I Assignment 8 Homework
What are Conclusions
Test for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Finished Rough Draft Assignment 8
Peer Review for Rough Draft
Development of Works Cited Page
Final Research Paper I Due
Introduction to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Hound of the Baskervilles Chapters 1-8
Hound of the Baskervilles 7-15
Writing Assignment on MLA Formatting
Test on the Hound of the Baskervilles/ Movie Clips
* Dates are subject to change. Please check Edmodo or the website for any updates to the course syllabus. Please be
aware of deadlines and test dates. It is the student’s responsibility for acquiring assignment information.
NO REFUNDS FOR CLASSES.
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