English IV – British Literature
Contact Information
Planning: 5th Period
Email: william.salazar@anderson.kyschool.us
Website: http://www.anderson.kyschools.us/williamsalazar.aspx
http://acschools.net/williamsalazar.aspx
Phone: (502) 839- 2528
Instructor Information
William Salazar
B.A. Ed English Arizona State University
M.A.Ed. Counseling Northern Arizona University
MA English Morehead State University
Ed.D Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Eastern Kentucky University Defend 2013
Course Description
This is a college-prep literature survey course that covers the important works of British
literature. We will focus on the following genres: Novel, short story, poetry and drama. Among
other aspects these selections form the basis of Western literature and serve as a precedent to the
culture and literary tradition of American literature. Close and insightful reading of the text will
include author background information, insight into the historical period, and the literary and
artistic context of each selection. Students will learn the development of British literature; will
practice critical literary analysis through journal reflections, essays, papers and other evaluative
assessments.
Course Objectives/Expectations: Students will:
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Demonstrate broad knowledge of the historical development of British literature
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Understand selected representative texts by major authors of specific literary periods
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Understand the historical and cultural contexts of specific readings
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Analyze literary text and present thoughtful papers
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Demonstrate writing competence in essays: organization, style and mechanics
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Demonstrate competence using MLA documentation for writing research papers
Materials:
2 inch 3 ring binder Notebook w/ tab dividers
Blue/Black pen, Lose leaf paper (college rule)
Materials Needed:
2 Inch 3 Ring Binder (You MAY NOT use spiral bound notebooks)
5 Tab Dividers
Blue or black pens (No other colors permitted for assignments)
Loose leaf Paper (College Ruled mandatory)
Classroom Procedures:
Attendance
Daily attendance is crucial mastering the course material. It is crucial to the different components: quizzes
,class participation and writing/editing of essays/papers.
Attendance/Tardies are documented. If you know that you will be tardy – GO DIRECTLY to the office
for a tardy note. You will not be admitted to class – Tardy!
No one will be allowed permitted to leave the first 10 minutes or the last ten minutes of class. A hall
pass is required to leave class.
Daily class attendance is expected. Tardies will be noted and will be sent to the office.
Make-up Assignments:
As per school policy students with a school approved excused will have 3 days to make-up homework
assignments, quizzes, tests, Assignments with a due date e.g DO NOT COUNT. Major papers require a
teacher/student conference- as they carry a lot of points. Student is responsible to check teacher’s website,
homework bin – preferably a classmate – for missed assignments.
Assignments/Grades
Homework/Unit Material/Participation
Tests/Quizzes/Assessments
Learning Checks (Final Exams)
Participation
Bell Ringers/Exit Slips
Daily class procedures/behaviors:
ACHS GRADING
SCALE
A 92-100
B 83-91
C 74-82
D 65-73
F Below 64
I Incomplete
This class and this year are a “transitional year” procedures and expected behaviors are intended to make
the transition to the next level of your educational journey, college, workforce.
1. Go to your assigned seat and proceed to work on the bell-ringer assignment on the board.
2. You will bring your course materials to class and you are expected to be prepared to: take notes,
participate in class discussions (partners, small group, and whole class).
3. Discussion protocol: Discussion are based on the text (and supplemental materials e.g. PowerPoint
presentation, handouts, etc. discussion prompts)
4. Class discussions encompass a variety of formats:
a. Reflection on selected reading(s). The text is the default authority
b. Verbal or written prompt – bell ringers/exit slips
c. Specific presentation by classmate
d. Clarification of specific literary term, cultural or historical note
e. Notes, highlighting of material
5. COMPETITIVE, COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT: Transition means being competitive (you
versus the reading and written assignments) Competent means you can be depended to “hold
your own” in thinking about the ideas presented in this class with your classmates. That you can
contribute to the literary significance of the readings. Confident means you can “go beyond the
material and make connects to current events, cultural/social present day nuances at this level
and the next level of your educational journey.
This class will force you to consider ideas and literary devices that are challenging. This class forms the
basis for practicing higher level thinking skills and required college writing. I expect competitiveness,
competent and confidence from you everyday.
Plagiarism
In this class you will learn how to deal with “borrowed material” from other sources and how to avoid the
accusation of plagiarism. Note:
Plagiarism is defined as the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's
own. “Plagiarism refers to a form of cheating that has been defined as ‘the false assumption of
authorship; the wrongful act of taking the product of another person’s mind, and presenting it as one’s
own. TO use another person’s ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source is
to plagiarize. Plagiarism then constitutes intellectual theft.” (MLA Handbook for Writers of Research
Papers, Fifth Edition, pg. 30) Any plagiarism will cause the student to receive an “F” on the assignment.
This is NOT limited to papers, but also carries over to daily assignments/homework/exams/quizzes.
Teacher/Student Conference(s):
1. You will be required to schedule a brief (10 minute) student/teacher conference within the first
two trimesters regarding any aspect of course work e.g. clarification on literary definition(s),
essay outline, grade, comments on a graded paper, share your understanding of a particular
selection.
Course Schedule and procedures
This syllabus forms the basis for the course and is subject to change.
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READ SIGN AND RETURN!
ENGLISH IV SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Sign and return by _______________________
For 25 participation points
In some European and Latin-American countries is customary for students to dedicate their
educational/intellectual endeavors to a parent, sibling, or relative who had a significant influence (or
sacrificed for you) in their educational journey. It is because of their efforts on your behalf that you have
made it to stage of your educational journey. You want them to continue to be proud of your efforts.
I dedicate my English school year to: _________________________________________________
Student/parent review and acknowledgement
I have reviewed and understand the syllabus for English IV. I understand these rules, procedures and
requirements of this course. I also acknowledge that beside the mandatory conference, I can request a
conference if I am having difficulty mastering the material.
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