English 3 Policies & Guidelines

American Literature Follow literary tradition from pre-colonial days to contemporary times Role literature plays in shaping and reflecting society Enhance writing skills and vocabulary Prepare for TAKS, SAT and ACT tests

Supplies Mandatory – notebook paper, pens, pencils, folder/binder to keep notes Encouraged – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Bonus – markers, pencils, pens, paper, scissors, kleenex, hand sanitizer, construction paper

Class Rules Be Respectful Be on time Be prepared

How to Pass the Class Complete your work Be responsible for you own education Absences – It is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed Make-up work – YOUR responsibility to make up the work Do your own work!

Instead of IDK May I please have some more information? May I have some more time to think? Would you please repeat the question? Where can I find more information about that? May I ask a friend for help?

Course Outline First Six Weeks – Crucible, personal essay Second Six Weeks – Revolutionary project, Romanticism Third Six Weeks – Literary Analysis, Transcendentalism, Realism Fourth Six Weeks – The Great Gatsby, TAKS Fifth Six Weeks – Research paper, Raisin in the Sun Sixth Six Weeks – College/business writing, American Dream project, Media Analysis

Grading Guidelines 60% major/40% minor One retake opportunity on failed tests Major projects or writings will be accepted up to 5 days late for a grade no higher than a 70 Daily grades will be accepted one day late for a grade no higher than a 50 All daily and major grades will be considered late if turned in after 3 p.m. on the due date