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College English 12
General Overview: College English 12
Union Area School District: Grade 12
Days 1-2-3-4-5-6
Mrs. Blatchford
Essential Learning:
1.
To better understand the fundamentals of writing, such as grammar, usage, mechanics,
paragraph development, journalism, focus, style, voice, tone, and genre
2.
To practice writing fundamentals by constructing multiple, weekly writings to be placed in
a personal portfolio
3.
To write a personal, continuous narrative (book style) based on the elements of plot with
characters, setting character development, setting development, conflicts, description, dialogue,
and conflict resolution
4.
To read various genres of literature (magazines, articles, newspapers, non-fiction, novels,
etc.) and write analytical commentaries and critiques
5.
To analyze film and write analytical commentaries, critiques, dialogue, and monologues
6.
To research information and write three formal research papers
7.
To become familiar with the elements of poetry (rhythm, meter, stanza, foot, etc.) and to
write structured poetry
8.
To become familiar and to utilize Microsoft word and Microsoft power point
9.
To become familiar and construct writing pieces based upon MLA, APA, and research
(footnoting) styles of writing
10.
To create a professional writing portfolio containing items such as: resume, cover letter,
personal essay, personal transcripts, personal test results, extracurricular resume, professional
interviews, and community involvement essay
11.
To construct knowledge and analyze literature based upon the elements of literature
12.
To recognize and comprehend all literary terms necessary to analyze all genres of
literature
13.
To read and analyze poetry, fiction, non-fiction, expository writing, persuasive writing,
drama, short stories, and novels
14.
To become familiar with the history of England and how it influenced society and
literature
15.
To develop (weekly) an extensive, collegiate vocabulary based upon roots, prefixes, and
suffixes
Components:
1.
Required vocabulary notebook
2.
Required literature notebook
3.
Required Binder for Literature (at least 2 inches)
4.
Required portfolio (Senior Project Portfolio)
5.
Weekly vocabulary quizzes
6.
Literature quizzes, pop quizzes, writing assignments, standardized unit tests, and
project-based forms of authentic assessments
7.
Research Paper (cannot graduate if research paper is not completed)
8.
Required Flash Drive (make sure you purchase a flash drive to use for the entire year)
Grading Scale:
90-100%
A
89-80%
B
79-70%
C
69-60%
D
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Anything below 60 % will result in failure
Attendance and Assignment submission policy:
All work must be turned in the day it is due in order to receive full credit. If you are
absent, it needs to be turned in the day you return. Work received after class is also
considered late and only worth ½ credit. You have as many days as you are absent (full
days) to turn in missed work before it is late (see student handbook). Late work turns into an
automatic 50%. No late/ missed work will be accepted after 1 week. All missed test must be
made up the next day. NO EXCUSES!!! When missing days/class for school related field trips,
vacations, medical appointments, etc., YOU are responsible for gathering assignments and
working out a make-up schedule with me PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL. Any work
due the day you leave school MUST BE TURNED IN PRIOR TO DEPARTURE! Failure to take
proper responsibility may result in receiving no credit for missed work or work turned in after
the due date.
Extra Credit:
Extra credit is offered very rarely in this class. However, there are occasionally some
opportunities. Extra credit must be turned in the class period it is due in order to receive
points. If you are absent from class the day extra credit is assigned or the day it is due, you
forfeit your opportunity. It is very important to come to school and not miss class.
Attendance can greatly affect your grade.
Edustar:
Edustar will be used to keep track of grades, attendance, due dates, and
assignments. I highly recommend that you access Edustar on a daily basis to check any
assignments that are incomplete.
There are a million ways to lose a work day, but not a single way to get one back