introduction to american literature dr. rice room 5210
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INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE
Dr. Rice
Room 5210
CONTACT INFORMATION
Number: 678-874-1902
Email: [email protected]
Tutorial Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Tutorial Hours: 3:20-3:50 PM- Please make sure you schedule appointment times at least 1 day in advance.
Tutorial Location: 5210
Textbook(s): Prentice Hall Literature: The American Experience Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar:– Ruby Level
Textbook Price: $ 70.00
COURSE DESCRIPTION
American literature begins with the Colonial Period and moves through the Rise of Realism, the Civil War, the post war periods, and the 1900s to contemporary writings; units within the time periods are thematically arranged. Attention is given to major literary trends such as Puritanism, Nationalism, Regionalism, Transcendentalism, Imagism, Modernism, and Cultural Inclusion as well as to major American authors and significant historical periods. Literary forms covered include the short story, novel, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. Students are given the opportunity to improve grammar and usage skills.
MAJOR ASSESSMENTS
G
eorgia High School Graduation Writing Test (GHGWT)
E
nd of Course Test (EOCT)
B
enchmark Test
R
esearch Project
GRADING SCALE
Classwork/ Daily Work 25%
Homework 10%
Projects/Presentations 20%
Essays/Tests 25%
Performance/Participation 10%
Final Assessment 10%
Total 100%
EOCT Exam 15%
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbook-Everyday!!!-Super Star Points Program!
Three-Ring Binder (For English Only) w/ 7
Dividers
Two Blue or Black Pens and Notebook Paper
Two # Pencils for Scantron and Rough Drafts
100 Index Cards and a Jump Drive
3 Outside Reading Novels
REQUIRED NOVELS
T
he Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
T
he Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
N
ative Son by Richard Wright
Y
ou will need to purchase the following novels! All students must have these
three books on the scheduled date. YOU WILL RECEIVE A TEST GRADE OF
100% OR ZERO IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT. Please see me privately if you cannot
have all of your books on the due date to avoid a zero.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
T
wo days to make-up missed assignments
I
f students are on a field trip and happen to miss
class, they are still responsible for the assigned work
for that day, meaning all work must still be turned in
on the due date. Assignments must be turned in
before the student leaves the school for a field trip.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
A
student caught in an act of academic dishonesty
and/or plagiarism will earn a zero on the assignment.
Parent contact will be made and a referral will be
sent to the discipline office.
EXTRA CREDIT
E
xtra credit is assigned at the discretion of the
teacher. It is intended for those students who have
completed every assignment and who would like to
improve their average. It is NOT intended as make-
up work for those students who do not do their work
on a regular basis.
EXTRA CREDIT
E
xtra Credit opportunit
SIGNATURE PAGE
R
eview Expectations
S
tudents can and will receive a “N” or “U” in conduct as appropriate
P
lease return Signature Page as this is your first official homework
grade!
A
ccurate information required!
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