Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

Mrs. Jesse Radzwill

Dual Credit American Literature II

The goal of this course is to provide you with the following outcomes:

*Demonstrate various writing practices: brainstorming, free writing; outlining, journaling

*To discuss important themes in United States literature

*To learn about major United States writers and their works

*To analyze and write about United States literary themes and works

*To analyze and discuss how literary movements affected our important literary works

*Differentiate between key ideas and supporting details in reading

*Practice good group skills: how to give useful feedback, and how to make use of feedback you receive

*Develop self-assessment skills

Grades:

Grades will be based on a combination of vocabulary, participation, journaling, tests and quizzes, and

writing.

Formal papers must be 12 pt. font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, and include name, date, teacher and

class on left side. All drafts must be stapled neatly together.

Formal papers will lose 10% for each day late. ALL PAPERS RECEIVING AN F GRADE MUST BE REDONE

TO PASS CLASS. All papers must be completed to pass class.

Expectations:

It is my expectation that you actively read assignments provided, use any work time productively, and

treat others respectfully.

Tentative Course Outline

Latin and Greek stems will be taught and tested weekly.

Throughout the semester we will read and analyze literature to identify its characteristics and classify it

into literary periods.

Latin and Greek stems will be taught and tested weekly

Week 1-3:

Persuasive Historical Documents

“Common Sense” Thomas Paine

“The Declaration of Independence”

Patrick Henry’s Speech

Week 4:

Persuasive Writing Assignment

Week 5:

Persuasive Writing Assignment/Presentation