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Mrs. Waldinger
Course Objectives Develop college readiness in reading and writing,
with an emphasis on nonfictionDevelop college readiness in researching and writing
a research term paperDevelop ability to write clear, well-organized,
correct, and sophisticated essays on demand (in-class essays)
Develop ability to write complex sentences in a variety of ways
Develop ability to read critically: draw inferences; analyze style ; recognize author’s purpose and theme
GRADING POLICYHomework: 10 ptsClasswork: 10 ptsQuizzes: 10- 30 ptsEssays: 100 ptsTests: 50 – 100 ptsResearch Paper: 200 – 300 ptsClasswork: 10% of grade up to 50 pts
maximum
Major Themes in American Lit
The physical journey to spiritual enlightenment
The role of the individual in societyThe American Dream
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COMMUNICATION WHS website updated dailyEmail: hwaldinger@conejo.k12.ca.usPhone: 805 497-6711 x.4208
TEXTSLiterature: Timeless Voices, Timeless
Themes. Prentice HallThe Crucible, Arthur MillerInto the Wild, Jon KrakauerIndividual novel by an American author