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:
1.Modes of writing (expository, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, point of view, and argumentative)
2.Literary movements in literature
3.Terms and themes commonly found in literature-based classes, such as: ode, satire, irony, symbolism
4.Public speaking
5.Standard English grammar
6.Vocabulary exercises
7.Participation in cooperative learning activities
Course Requirements: Three ring binder, notebook paper, blue or black ink pen, pencil, and daybook/journal.
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:
•Expository writing (literature-based) as well as narrative writing
•A study of fiction (short stories, novels) and non-fiction (essays, short biographies, memoirs)
•Composing skills with emphasis on pre-writing and revision
•A study of poetry and poetry terms
•A study of drama (ex. Antigone, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, Cyrano de Bergerac)
•A study of epics and legends (The Iliad, The Aeneid, King Arthur)