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English Literature Curriculum Overview: Expectations and Assessments

This document outlines the English course taught by Wendy Connelly, detailing personal and academic backgrounds, classroom policies, writing expectations, and the curriculum focus on American literature. Students will engage in a range of writing assignments, including essays and research papers, with an emphasis on analytical and synthesizing skills. The curriculum spans notable American literary periods from the Founding Fathers to the 21st century. Grading is based on rubrics, participation, and both short-term and long-term assignments. Communication details and office hours are provided for student support.

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English Literature Curriculum Overview: Expectations and Assessments

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  1. Junior English Wendy Connelly Q 108

  2. Personal Background: ~ Technology / Software Background ~ B.A.: English major, History minor St. Mary’s College ~ M.A.: Liberal Studies (Humanities) St. Mary’s College

  3. Policies & Procedures ~ Be on time, in seat when bell rings. ~No cell phones, no headphones, no food in class. ~Be prepared for class. ~ Be polite & respect others. ~Keep your area clean.

  4. Collegiate Writing Expectations I. Amount of Writing: Quarter classes 2 short 1000-1500 word essays OR one short essay and one long research paper A midterm exam with short answer essay questions and a longer final exam with longer questions Semester Courses Two midterm exams Final exam Long analytical, research paper of at least 8 pages II. Types of Writing

  5. What students can not do… • Only 1/3 of students are prepared for the two most frequently assigned writing tasks: • Analyzing information or arguments • Synthesizing information from several sources **Therefore, this will be our focus!

  6. Curriculum Focus: American Literature Understanding the American Dream ~Students will read fiction, non-fiction, periodicals, speeches, letters and autobiographies. ~ 1st Quarter: Founding Fathers – American Renaissance ~2nd Quarter: 1880’s – early 1900’s (Great Gatsby) ~3rd Quarter: 1930’s -1960’s (The Crucible) ~4th Quarter: 1960’s -2006 (A Streetcar Named Desire)

  7. Grading & Assessment: ~ Rubrics used for all assignments ~Participation ~ Short Term Assignments: -Reading (Quizzes), Writing Samples, Grammar ~Long Term Assignments -Essays, Unit & Quarterly Tests *Grades are posted in the classroom on Fridays or can be accessed on the web.

  8. Materials & Homework ~Materials: ~Notebooks (paper, pen & pencil) ~ Writing Portfolio ~Essays: One per quarter ~Homework:Reading, & Writing

  9. Web Page http://pleasanton.k12.ca.us/avhsweb/connelly/index.htm ~Class Documents ~ Calendar & Assignments (Absences & Make-up work) ~Standards **Students will be asked on occasion to print out materials from the website for class.

  10. Communication **Sign-in Sheets : Class Email Updates Email:wconnelly@pleasanton.k12.ca.us Phone: (925) 461-6100 ext. 5 Conferences: ~Before school :7:30am-8:00am Tues, Thurs. ~After school: 3:00-4:00 Fridays ~By appointment **Please note: I am able to respond quicker to email than to voice messages.

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