English III: American Literature Ms. McCue says, “I don’t care if you like me because I don’t want any 16-year-old friends.”

English III is…. A chronological survey of American literature The study of literature involves READING & understanding context (history).

English III is also… Writing. Writing. Writing. Grammar (especially syntax) Vocabulary development (SAT prep) Listening & Speaking Viewing & Representing

English III success EXIT level TAKS test in Reading AND Writing February 2011 ≈ 6 months ≈ 22 weeks ≈ 45 class meetings Passing is expected. Exemplary performance is preferred.

1st six weeks Native American literature Slave Narratives

2nd six weeeks Women The Puritan clergy

3rd six weeks The Founding Fathers

4th six weeks American Romanticism American Gothic writers

5th six weeks The Harlem Renaissance Poetry

6th six weeks Modern American literature

My Expectations Show RESPECT. Follow the rules of HHS. Follow my directions. There are no hall passes. Communicate with me.

Daily Procedures Warm up Class work Homework Film, music, art

Cheating ***Copying another student’s work or sharing answers is a form of cheating and will result in a zero and a referral. ***

Absence = Failure Most students who fail this course do so because of attendance issues. Once you get behind, it is very difficult to catch up. Students who are found truant (skipping) will be given a zero for any work done or due that day & will not be allowed to make up any missed work.

Absence = Failure Students are responsible for asking for missed work or handouts when the teacher has free time at the beginning or end of the class. Class time will not be used to discuss work missed due to an absence. Any questions should be addressed during scheduled tutorial hours. Students will have 48 hours from the day they return to class after an absence, to receive full credit for the assignment(s).

Supplies Binder College ruled paper 5 Dividers *Calendar/organizer Pen, pencil, highlighters, etc.

miscellaneous Typed work must always be in MLA format. There is not a pencil sharpener in this room.

Only the educated are free. – Epictetus It is only the ignorant who despise education.- Syrus

Reminders Signed papers due by 8/27 Have supplies by 9/3