Course DescriptionThis challenging, literature-based course prepares students for the rigors of AP courses, while simultaneously satisfying their required English CP credits. Students will practice reading, writing, language, speaking, and listening. The purpose of the tenth grade curriculum is to continue the development of students’ foundation in English, challenge their ability to think critically, and improve their ability to communicate both oral and written ideas precisely.

Course Objectives   Through close reading of challenging literature

and informational texts, determine central ideas and how writers develop those ideas.

Identify an author’s purpose and his/her intended audience.

Use evidence from the text to support analysis of the text.

Write arguments to support a claim using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence.

Strengthen writing by using outlines, revising, and editing.

Conduct short and long research projects, gather relevant information, assess reliability of sources.

Cite sources using MLA format. Use context clues to determine meaning of words

and phrases. Improve grammar and mechanics. Enhance oral presentation skills.

Course Textbooks Pearson. Common Core Literature. Grade 10 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by

Anne Fadiman Antigone by Sophocles Night by Elie Wiesel Hiroshima by John Hersey

Grading Policy Grades are based on the total points earned for a

grading period.  

90% - 100%    A80% - 89%      B70% - 79%      C60% - 69%      DBelow 60%. F

At Dozier-Libbey, we believe you should achieve an acceptable level of proficiency in all classes.  Earning a D does not meet this standard.  You may retake tests and redo assignments with scores below 70%.  The highest grade you may receive on a retake or redo is 70%.  You will have approximately one week to retake a test or redo an assignment.

Late work will not be accepted for a grade.  I understand that sometimes emergencies arise so you will receive one Code Blue a quarter.  This allows you to turn in an assignment the next day the class meets and still receive full credit.

You will do your own work!  Those who cheat will receive a zero on the assignment and parents will be contacted.  This includes those who give their work to other students to copy.

Advanced English 10 SyllabusMrs. Peters