Tenth Grade World Literature



World Literature

Course Syllabus

Teacher’s contact information Name: Mr. Kirkley

E-mail: stephen.kirkley@

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Course description

World Literature is a college prep course which surveys the works of the early literature of the world through the present day. Focusing on a study of world literature, the student develops an understanding of chronological context and the relevance of period structures in literature within cultures around the world. The student develops an understanding of literature as both a product of its culture and as a culture-bearer and recognizes the commonalities and differences among works of literature from different times and places in the world. Writing experiences related to the interpretation of literature, research, daily grammar practice, vocabulary development, listening, and speaking are also elements of this course.

Units of Study

We move chronologically through history focusing on cultural differences and similarities in order to better understand the world around us. In addition to the thematic units of study listed below, students will also learn how to analyze text, text features, and author’s purpose, in order to better understand everything read in and out of class. As a class, we will also learn the art of synthesis, and use it throughout the course. Within each unit there are smaller formative assessments as well as thematic based informational articles, art, film, and music. At the end of each unit, there will be a different summative assessment based on our learning goals for the unit. All texts are listed below.

Units of study with Summative Assessments:

I. Epic Hero - Iliad

II. Greek Tragedy - Antigone

III. The Renaissance and Rationalism - A Midsummer Night’s Dream

IV. The Contemporary World – Night and Lord of the Flies

FINAL EXAM: The Final Exam is cumulative. It will cover every unit and its content.

Conventions and SAT (PSAT)

Manuscript Form, Punctuation (commas, semicolons, colons), Clauses (dependent, independent),

Phrases (verbal, prepositional), Agreement (pronoun/antecedent, subject/verb), Sentence Types, SAT and PSAT prep

Writing – Focus on argumentative and research writing

Timed Writing, argumentative, narrative, annotated bibliography, synthesis and literary analysis

Vocabulary – Sadlier/Oxford Vocabulary. Quizzes every two weeks. Vocab terms will be used in writing and projects.

***The teacher reserves the right to make adjustments in course content as needed.***

 

Parallel Readings

In addition to textbook material, students will read up to four county-approved works both inside and outside of class time. Additional county-approved titles may be added to this list at the teacher’s discretion. Parent signature indicates permission for the possibility of the student reading these works of literature from Cobb County’s approved parallel reading list (see above units of study). These books can be purchased or rented if they are not provided in class to all students. The books for this semester include: Springboard (Student Textbook), World Masterpieces (Textbook), A Midsummer’s Night Dream Graphic Novel: Original Text, Night by Elie Wiesel, and Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

The Research Project

Cobb County Guide to the Research Paper, available at



Class Information

1. Turn in work on time! All assignments are due at the beginning of the period on the due-date given. Late work will be given a maximum grade of 70%. NO late work will be accepted after the unit test/project/ or essay.

2. When absent, it is the student’s responsibility to get the assignments and arrange time for make-ups, you have three days to make these arrangements. If you are absent, check the blog for class information and downloadable handouts. Make up your work when you are absent, and turn it in on time!

3. All assignments and deadlines will be posted in the classroom and on the blog each week. Copy them down when you first arrive in class every day.

4. Printing: The student computer works. You may use before and after school and when you finish all classwork. You may come in early or stay after as needed and I can let you in lab 113 if you let me know ahead of time.

5. Food and drink are permitted with my permission. This is a privilege and will be taken away if you do not clean up after yourself.

6. Cheating and/or plagiarism are not tolerated and are treated additionally with a discipline referral and failure of the assignment. Please carefully review the attached policy.

7. Grade updates: Grades are updated on Synergy regularly.

8. Keep all handouts and notes until the last day of class. You will need them later. If you lose one, you are responsible for getting a copy. (There is a cumulative final exam.)

9. Classroom behavior should demonstrate maturity, responsibility, and respect of everyone.

10. This is a course based on learning and mastering the states standards, not grades. If you do the work, and work to learn, your grades will reflect your mastery of the standards.

11. **Important cell phone policy for school year: “Students shall not use, display or turn on cell phones, or other electronic devices during instruction time except when used for instructional purposes by the teacher. The consequences for inappropriate cell phone use are:

1st offense: Saturday School/ 2nd offense: 1 day ISS/ 3rd offense: 2 days of ISS

Required Supplies for Class on a Daily Basis

1. Textbook – World Masterpieces

2. SpringBoard Textbook

3. Parallel reading books, as needed

4. Sadlier/Oxford Vocabulary book

5. Notebook paper (loose leaf)

6. A three-ring binder with at least 4 dividers**

7. Blue/black pens, pencils, highlighters, markers, colored pencils

8. Note cards (3x5 and/or 5x7) – lined

Grading

Standards Based Grading: All assignments will be given points commensurate with their relative importance in the category which reflects the Georgia Performance Standard addressed. We no longer use categories of “daily” or “major” grades. The grading policy is as follows:

Reading Literature/Informational texts (35%)

Language 10%

Writing/Conventions (30%)

Speaking and Listening (10%)

Final Exam (Cumulative Exam) (15%)

SLO/SGM – Pre and Post Test

(A= 90-100%; B=80-89%; C=74-79%; D=70-73%; F= 69% or below)

Tardy Policy

Simple, don’t be late (.

If you are late for any reason, you must have a pass from the attendance office or a teacher/staff member.

Hall Pass

Do not leave the room without the pass or permission. Go to the nearest restroom, not the one you prefer. Do not wander around or stay gone without due cause.

|Classroom Rules: |Consequences: |

|Bring all necessary materials to class (pen, paper, notebook, handouts, |Verbal warning |

|etc.) |Phone call/email to parents |

|Come to class on time, prepared to learn |Detention |

|Respect the people and furnishings of the classroom – listen when others|Referral (and zero on any assignment where cheating, plagiarism, etc. |

|speak |is involved). (Some offenses may be severe enough that an automatic |

|Follow directions the first time they are given |detention or direct referral is made.) |

|Observe all school and classroom rules | |

Plagiarism and Cheating

Please review the following information carefully. You will sign that you have read and understand its meaning. Please ASK me for guidance at any time (before turning in an assignment). WHEN IN DOUBT, CITE!!!

All assignments, including vocabulary, unless specifically noted differently in writing, are INDIVIDUAL assignments, where any collaboration with peers will be considered cheating. Those who provide the work as well as those who copy the work are considered to be cheating. Plagiarism is the act of using another person’s ideas and expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source. Repeating another’s words, phrases or sentences without quotation marks and proper citation (even for ONE sentence) is plagiarism. Consequences for plagiarism include receiving an F (0 points) on the assignment and a disciplinary referral to the administrators for disciplinary action. This will automatically cost you the ability to exempt this final exam. According to the Cobb County Code of Student Conduct, plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: tests, quizzes, reports, homework, term paper and thesis writing.

Mr. Kirkley’s English Class *

stephen.kirkley@

Student Name:________________________________________ Period:_______________

I have received, read and understand the World Literature course syllabus including the information on cheating and plagiarism and understand that I will read approved Cobb County parallel selections. Please sign below to indicate that you have read a copy of the course syllabus and that you understand the policies, and agree to the requirements and the Cobb County approved reading selections. (If you have any objections regarding parallel readings, please indicate in writing what your objections are and include a daytime phone number.) Return this signed portion to your teacher.

• Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream graphic novel

• Elie Wiesel’s Night

• William Golding’s Lord of the Flies

Student Signature

Parent Signature

Parent Email

Convenient Parent Phone #

Please take a moment to email me at stephen.kirkley@

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- Vocabulary

- Notes / Handouts

- Writing

- Research

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- Unit 1,2,3,4

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