English 10 (POR)
Course Overview:
The English 10 curriculum is designed to build upon skills learned in English 9 and to further students’ understanding of various text types including novels, drama, nonfiction, and poetry. The curriculum is structured into thematic units which will foster growth in your child’s reading comprehension, writing, and analytical skills. Students will use the RACE writing strategy and the writing process to produce short writing responses throughout the year, as well as complete larger written assessments such as a personal sonnet, a formal research paper, argumentative writing, and narrative writing. Additionally, this curriculum will allow students to broaden their thought process about big ideas such as discrimination, equality, betrayal, jealousy, and various social issues.
Course Goals:
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts.
- Students will be exposed to a variety of complex literature over the course of the year.
- Students will further develop skills and understandings focused on in previous grades.
- Students will gain an understanding of literary elements and social issues.
- Students will demonstrate higher level thinking skills through written and oral work and through collaborative learning experiences.
Course Units:
- Unit 1 - Reinforcing Skills Through Literary Text
- Unit 2 - Analyzing Poetry for Meaning and Understanding
- Unit 3 - Analyzing Theme and Rhetoric in Julius Caesar
- Unit 4 - Exploring Social Issues through Literature and Informational Text
- Unit 5 - Dystopian Literature: The Citizen, Society, and the Future
Required Materials:
- Binder with filler paper or a notebook and folder
- Current reading materials (i.e. novels, stories) - must bring to class everyday
- Pens, pencils, highlighters
- School-issued CHARGED Chromebooks
Use of Google Classroom & OnCourse:
All announcements and assignments will be posted through our Google Classroom page. Grades will be posted through OnCourse.
Grading:
Grade percentages are as follows:
Quarterly Assessment 15%
All other assessments 85%
All other assessments include tests, projects, essays, quizzes, and other formative assessments that will be assigned in class. Each assignment will be given a points value when assigned. Rubrics will be provided and explained for projects and written assignments.
Expectations:
- Follow all school rules as outlined in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
- Treat others the way you want to be treated - disrespectful remarks, attitudes, and bullying will not be tolerated and will result in an appropriate consequence.
- Do not speak while someone else is speaking (teacher or student).
- Come to class prepared and on time.
- Complete all work to the best of your ability and without plagiarism.
- Turn in work on time. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to complete all missed work.
- Cell phone or headphone use will not be tolerated.