10th Grade English Syllabus
10th Grade English Syllabus
Teacher: Ms. Santillan 2008-2009 School Year
Course Description:
Academic English is a yearlong course which addresses California’s content and performance standards for 10th grade. The content standards are as follows:
• Word analysis and systematic vocabulary development: The student will determine the meaning of, and use accurately, new words encountered in reading materials by applying previous knowledge.
• Reading comprehension (focus on informational materials): The student will read and understand grade level appropriate material. The student will analyze the organizations, patterns, arguments and positions authors put forth in the reading material.
• Literary Response and Analysis: The student will read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of American, British and world literature. The student will conduct in-depth analysis of recurrent patterns and themes.
• Writing/Process: The student will write effectively for a range of audiences and a variety of purposes while using the steps of the writing process.
• Written English Language Conventions: The student will demonstrate an understanding and application of the English language in written work.
• Written/Communication/Applications: Using conventions correctly and the writing process appropriately, the student will write both literary and informational texts.
• Listening and Viewing: The student will listen to, view, and respond critically to a variety of multimedia communications.
• Speaking: The student will deliver both formal and informal presentations, demonstrating effective organizational strategies and delivery techniques.
Course Objectives:
The student will become:
An accurate, perceptive and careful reader by
o Studying in depth major texts from various literary genres
o Understanding the techniques of poetry as they affect and enhance meaning in a poem
❖ An accurate, perceptive and careful writer by
o Developing a fluent, precise writing style through the preparation of essays
o Employing a wide-range of vocabulary used with accuracy and understanding
o Using a variety of sentence structures
o Using logical organizations, enhanced by specific techniques of coherence such as repetition, transitions and emphasis
o Balancing generalization with specific illustrative detail
An accurate, perceptive and careful speaker/listener by
o Engaging in independent, thoughtful and analytical discourse during class discussions
o Delivering oral reports with poise and clarity
o Working cooperatively in small and large group settings
❖ An accurate, perceptive and careful student by
o Developing independent thought through critical inquiry
o Presenting ideas using clear, coherent and persuasive language
o Creating a highly committed, focused and collaborative community of learners
o Fostering knowledge and a love of literature and regard for the people who create it
o Reading, writing and discussing works with precision, sensitivity, energy and imagination
Course Requirements
• Class Participation
• Writing Assignments
• Reading Assignments
• Collaborative Group Work
• Projects and Presentations
Course Content
Texts
• Poetry
• Newspapers
• Essays
• Short stories
• Novels
Composition
• Writing assignments that range from one to three typed pages.
• Paper topics that cover a variety of subjects, including theme, setting, style, point of view, character and conflict
Grammar
• Grammar forms of words; parts of speech, syntax – phrases, clauses, sentence types as taught within the context of writing
Vocabulary
• Vocabulary is taught within the context of reading
Grading Requirements
• Participation and Daily Assignments 30%
• Reading and Writing Assignments 35%
• Papers, Projects and Presentations 35%
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