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HULL HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT COURSE EXPECTATIONS
HONORS ENGLISH 9 MRS. LANNEY 6 CREDITS
TEXT: Elements of Literature, Third Course (Holt, Rinehart, & Winston)
A Hull High School Student:
will write effectively for a variety of purposes
will read actively and critically
will present ideas fluently and comfortably before an audience
Course Overview
This course serves as an introduction to English at the high school honors level. Students will study major works of literary importance that are representative of various genres. Course content will focus on interpreting literature beyond the literal level and students will be expected to recognize and apply various literary techniques as they improve their skills of reading for critical analysis and discussion. The writing focus will emphasize the process of pre-writing, writing, and revising. Writing instruction will include grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Vocabulary will be emphasized both within the context of the readings and through vocabulary lessons and practice. There will be some opportunity for oral presentations. In short, students in this course will learn to organize and
interpret the information they read, write, and present.
Course Objectives
Students will construct meaning from complex texts
Students will interpret beyond the literal meaning
Students will present interpretations based on specific evidence inform the text
Students will identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of theme in a literary work and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding
Students will identify and analyze how an author’s words appeal to the senses, create imagery, suggest mood, set tone, and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding
Students will write with clear focus, coherent organization, and sufficient detail
Students will write for different audiences and different purposes
Students will demonstrate improvement in organization, content, paragraph development, level of detail, style, tone, and word choice in their compositions after revising them
Students will use their knowledge of standard English conventions in writing, revising, and editing
Students will understand and acquire new vocabulary and use it correctly in reading and writing
Students will make oral presentations that demonstrate appropriate consideration of audience, purpose, and the information to be conveyed
Course Content
- Literature: Analysis and interpretation of representative works from various genres and time periods
- Vocabulary: Literary terminology, vocabulary within the context of readings, vocabulary commonly found on standardized tests
- Writing: Writing process, writing different genres, grammar and usage
- Speaking: Occasional oral presentations and dramatic readings
Required Reading
- Selected readings (short stories, poetry, non-fiction) from Elements of Literature and other sources
- To Kill a Mockingbird, Tears of a Tiger and other novels from the high school canon
- A Raisin in the Sun and Romeo and Juliet
- Excerpts from The Odyssey
Required Writing
- Pre-write, write, and revise the following types of writing: essays, poetry, research reports, persuasive essays, narratives, descriptive pieces and responses
Course Evaluation Criteria
- Grades will be based on the percentage of points a student earns out of the total possible points each term—Quality counts! Effort Counts! DiscussionCounts!
- The specific value of each assignment will be announced when it is assigned
- Rubrics, including the Hull High Writing Rubric and ones created by students, will be used.
Course Policies
- Attendance, tardiness, behavioral consequences, academic dishonesty, make-up work, food, drinks, and electronic devices—as outlined in the Hull High Student Handbook
- Materials—Bring your textbook, three-ring binder, pen/pencil and agenda book every day. You will not be allowed out of the room to retrieve forgotten items. Essays should be printed and stapled before you come to class.
- Class preparation—You are expected to show knowledge of the material through class discussions, activities, tests, and assigned papers.
- Homework—Homework will be assigned nightly and is given as an aid in understanding the concepts and skills presented in class. You will frequently be asked to read for homework; do not get behind on this. You can expect periodic pop quizzes. Homework will either be checked off or collected at the beginning of class. Late homework will not be accepted at the end of class or later in the day.
- Due Dates—All assignments are to be completed by the due dates. Late assignments will not be accepted. If you are tardy or on a field trip when an assignment is due, it is still your responsibility to pass it in on the due date. Never leave work on my desk or in my mailbox; you must give it to me directly.
Extra Credit—There is no extra credit in this class
Extra Help—Extra help is available after school.
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