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Syllabus
English 10/World Literature
K.L. Borthwick, Instructor
Course Description: Students
will be introduced to world literature and will study a variety of
literary types and apply their knowledge through oral and written
products. Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge,
understanding, and control in each of the following areas:
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Modes of writing (expository, descriptive,
narrative, persuasive, point of view, and argumentative)
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Literary movements in literature
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Terms and themes commonly found in literature-based
classes, such as: ode, satire, irony, symbolism
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Public speaking
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Standard English grammar
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Vocabulary exercises
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Participation in cooperative learning activities
Course Requirements: Three ring
binder, notebook paper, blue or black ink pen, pencil, daybook/journal,
and The Lively Art o f Writing by Lucile Vaughan Payne.
Grading Procedures: (These
weights are subject to slight changes)
40%--Daily grades (homework,
worksheets, etc.)
20%--Quizzes and mini-projects
40%--Major tests, projects,
daybooks, writing folders
It is very important for this class
that you complete all of your homework. Failure to do so will cause you
to fail this class no matter how well you do on tests. You cannot fail
this course if you complete and turn in all of your assignments on
time. Your success in English 10 is totally in your hands.
Course Overview:
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Expository writing (literature-based) as well as
narrative writing
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A study of fiction (short stories, novels) and
non-fiction (essays, short biographies, memoirs)
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Composing skills with emphasis on pre-writing and
revision
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A study of poetry and poetry terms
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A study of drama (ex. Antigone, A Midsummer
Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, Cyrano de Bergerac)
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A study of epics and legends (The Iliad, The
Aeneid, King Arthur)
Policy on Plagiarism and
Cheating
Definitions:
PLAGIARISM:
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Webster’s
Definition: “the act of
stealing and passing off ( the ideas or words of another) as one’s own;
to use (a created production) without crediting the source ~ to commit
literary theft: present as new and original an idea or product derived
from an existing source”
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Your Definition (this
means write the definition in your own words):
CHEATING:
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Webster’s
Definition: “to practice
fraud or trickery: to violate rules dishonestly (as on an
examination)…:the obtaining of property from another by intentional
active distortion of the truth”
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Your Definition:
Ms.
Borthwick’s Definitions:
PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING:
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To turn in an essay or other written piece as your own that
someone else has written
2.
To copy word-for-word information from other sources (ie.
webpage, novel, newspaper article, encyclopedia, etc.) for your own
essay or work without properly citing the original source
3.
To paraphrase (or summarize) information from other sources (ie.
webpage, novel, newspaper article, encyclopedia, etc.) for your own
essay or work without properly citing the original source
4.
To copy your classmate’s written work and turn it in as your own
(ie. answers to homework questions)
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To copy your classmate’s answers on a test or quiz
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To give or receive answers to a test, quiz, or homework from/to a
student in another class period
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To use information of any kind (notes, books, handouts) that is
not authorized by Ms. Borthwick on a test or quiz
Note: Putting something in your own words does not mean rewriting it
with a few simple word changes. This is also considered plagiarism and
cheating.
PUNISHMENT FOR PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING:
An automatic zero on the assignment with absolutely no
chance of making up the points/grade.
I
understand all English Department policies regarding late work,
plagiarism, and cheating as well as the consequences if I chose to
commit such actions.
_________________________________________________
Student
Name (printed)
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Student
Signature
Date
I
understand all English Department policies regarding late work,
plagiarism, and cheating as well as the consequences for my student if
he/she chooses to commit such actions.
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Parent/Guardian
Signature
Date
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