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Exploring American Literature: Tradition, Society, and Writing Skills Development

This course delves into the evolution of American literature from pre-colonial times to contemporary works, examining how literature shapes and reflects societal values. Students will enhance their writing skills and vocabulary while preparing for TAKS, SAT, and ACT tests. Essential supplies include notebooks, pens, and a copy of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Class rules emphasize respect, punctuality, and individual responsibility for learning. The course outline encompasses major movements in literature and includes a variety of projects and assessments tailored to enhance critical analysis and writing proficiency.

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Exploring American Literature: Tradition, Society, and Writing Skills Development

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  1. English 3 Policies & Guidelines

  2. American Literature • Follow literary tradition from pre-colonial days to contemporary times • Role literature plays in shaping and reflecting society • Enhance writing skills and vocabulary • Prepare for TAKS, SAT and ACT tests

  3. Supplies • Mandatory – notebook paper, pens, pencils, folder/binder to keep notes • Encouraged – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald • Bonus – markers, pencils, pens, paper, scissors, kleenex, hand sanitizer, construction paper

  4. Class Rules • Be Respectful • Be on time • Be prepared

  5. How to Pass the Class • Complete your work • Be responsible for you own education • Absences – It is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed • Make-up work – YOUR responsibility to make up the work • Do your own work!

  6. Instead of IDK • May I please have some more information? • May I have some more time to think? • Would you please repeat the question? • Where can I find more information about that? • May I ask a friend for help?

  7. Course Outline • First Six Weeks – Crucible, personal essay • Second Six Weeks – Revolutionary project, Romanticism • Third Six Weeks – Literary Analysis, Transcendentalism, Realism • Fourth Six Weeks – The Great Gatsby, TAKS • Fifth Six Weeks – Research paper, Raisin in the Sun • Sixth Six Weeks – College/business writing, American Dream project, Media Analysis

  8. Grading Guidelines • 60% major/40% minor • One retake opportunity on failed tests • Major projects or writings will be accepted up to 5 days late for a grade no higher than a 70 • Daily grades will be accepted one day late for a grade no higher than a 50 • All daily and major grades will be considered late if turned in after 3 p.m. on the due date

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