Advanced English 12 Course Syllabus

Mrs. Koser (104)rkoser@northfork.k12.oh.us

Course Description: This full-year course is the advanced section of a required course of all seniors. This class covers the history of British Literature from 449 A.D. to the present. It places a strong emphasis upon writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills. Literature for the class includes essays, short stories, the novel, drama, informational texts, and poetry. Projects include essays, research projects and a report, presentations, research and technology assignments.

Course Objectives:

1. To demonstrate a deep understanding of novels, short stories, poetry, drama, and informational texts.2. To write at a sophisticated level, perfecting the ability to write effectively in a variety of formats.3. To communicate and respond to ideas about a variety of topics during discussions.4. To listen to and evaluate the spoken word of others. 5. To use proper grammar, mechanics, and spelling in writing.

Texts and Required Supplies:

The following have been purchased for you through your course fees:

Macbeth by William Shakespeare Emma by Jane AustenPygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

These are the only complete texts you will be given. The remainder of the texts will either be read in the literature textbooks, on iPads in PDF format, or you will be given copies.

Daily you will also need a charged iPad, a binder or folder to stay organized, notebook paper, and an appropriate writing tool (not Sharpies).

Classroom Expectations: 1. Treat one another with respect and kindness. Life can be tough. Do what you can to make it

better, not worse.2. Come prepared. Bring the supplies you need OR politely and discreetly ask a friend or the

teacher for help.3. Participate. This means follow directions for activities and engage yourself in learning.

Grading Plan:Grades are weighted to ensure that students who do not perform well on tests are able to bring their grades up through diligent work in class and at home. I do not offer extra credit.

50% Tests and Writing Assignments50% Class Assignments and Homework

Tardiness: You are expected to be in class, seated, and ready to begin class by the bell. The following is the

school policy for tardiness:

3rd tardy in a grading period: a lunch detention4th tardy: a Wednesday detention5th tardy: receives a referral to the office for a Saturday School, In-School Suspension,

or Suspension

Absences: If you are absent for any reason, you will have the same number of days you are absent to make

up the work. It is YOUR responsibility to arrange for and complete the necessary work THE DAY you return. If you missed a test, you must make it up as soon as possible when you come back. All assignments that were due while you were absent will be due when you return. Please email me while you are absent if possible.

Denial of Credit Policy for a Semester Course: Any student who accrues non-professional absences in excess of four (4) days in a nine week

period, eight (8) days in a semester-long class and/or sixteen (16) days in a year-long class will be subject to receive zeroes on assignments for every additional day of non-professional absence for the remainder of the 9 weeks for each class that this takes place. Each new nine weeks every student will begin with a clean slate with regard to period attendance.

Homework and Late Work:Students should expect about 20 minutes of homework from this class, two to three times per

week. Homework is due the day after it is assigned unless otherwise indicated. As soon as I pass back an assignment to the rest of the class, I will no longer accept the assignment, even for a late grade. Late assignments can be turned in for partial credit (generally 70% credit for assignments turned in the next day). YOU are responsible for getting your work in on time.

Cheating:Cheating includes: plagiarism, copying someone else’s work or allowing someone to copy your

work. You should do work individually unless indicated otherwise by me. On the first offense, both parties receive a zero on the assignment, quiz, or test AND will be reported to the offices and disciplinary action will take place.

Tutoring:Tutoring will be available Monday-Thursday after school in my classroom from 2:30-3:30.

Technology Use: There will be times when we will be using technology for academic purposes. If I see a cell

phone or iPad in use when they aren’t allowed, I will take them until the end of class.

Advanced English 12 Course Outline:**Subject to change

First Quarter: The Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods

Beowulf translated by Burton Raffel The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer College Essay Writing

Second Quarter: The Renaissance, The Restoration, The Enlightenment, and The Romantic Periods

Macbeth by William Shakespeare Persuasive Essay over Macbeth A Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift Emma by Jane Austen

Third Quarter: The Romantic cont’d, Victorian and Modern Period

Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley Victorian Poetry Research Paper Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw A Family Supper by Kazuo Ishiguro

Fourth Quarter:

Research Paper Career Writing Reflective Reading and Writing