1. 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.”

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

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

4. 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.

5. 1st six weeks
Native American literature
Slave Narratives

6. 2nd six weeeks
Women
The Puritan clergy

7. 3rd six weeks
The Founding Fathers

8. 4th six weeks
American Romanticism
American Gothic writers

9. 5th six weeks
The Harlem Renaissance
Poetry

10. 6th six weeks
Modern American literature

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

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

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

14. 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.

15. 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).

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

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

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

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