SYLLABUS
Centennial High School
2015-2016
Course #: 8147
Teacher Name: Mr. Haag
Course Name: World Literature & Composition 1
Room Number: R225
Semester 1
E-Mail: [email protected]
Site: http://www.schoology.com/home
Semester 2
Prerequisite: American Literature and Composition 1 & 2
Phone #: 763-792-5253
Credit Earned: 1
Course Description:
This course is intended to expose students to world literature from diverse periods and cultures. Students will focus on the concepts of
human condition/nature, conflict and culture. The average day will begin with quick writes and a homework check, followed by
discussion of the homework, group literature activities and time to begin homework. Reading quizzes will be unannounced; therefore,
students should come to class prepared. Each unit will be completed with a unit test that will be comprised of multiple choice, true/false,
matching and/or written response questions. Students will write many peer revised, formal papers and deliver many formal speeches.
Course Objective:
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Students in this course will:
o Read world literature from the Anglo-Saxton, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Restoration, Eighteenth Century, Romantic
and Victorian periods.
o Relate literary selections to self and the real world through human condition and human nature.
o Present written and oral literary analyses.
o Participate meaningfully in discussions of selected works.
Class Outline:
o Analyzing and presenting speeches
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Anglo-Saxon and Middle Ages
o Penelopiad
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The Romantic Period
o Beowulf
o “The Tyger”
o Canterbury Tales
o “The Lamb”
o “Lord Randall”
o “Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern
o Sir Gawain and the Green Night
Abby”
o Literary analysis paper and presentation
o “Kubla Khan”
o “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
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The Renaissance
o “Ozymandias”
o “The Passionate Shepard to His Love”
o “Ode on a Grecian Urn”
o “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd”
o Reflective essay and presentation
o “Forbidding Mourning”
o “The Fall of Satan” from Paradise Lost
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The Victorian Period
o “Sonnet 29”
o “The Lady of Shalott”
o Macbeth Acts I, II and V
o “My Last Duchess”
o Literary research paper and presentation
o “Sonnet 43”
o Telling a story
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The Restoration and the Eighteenth Century
o A Modest Proposal
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On going
o from Don Quixote
o Grammar exercises
o from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman /
from The Education of Women / from To the
Ladies
Course Expectations:
1. Arrive to class on time.
2. Be respectful to the instructor and classmates.
3. Listen when others are speaking.
4. Come prepared to participate in class.
5. Use class time effective. Pack up and socialize only the last couple minutes of class.
6. Stay at a desk until the bell, no piling up at the door.
7. Carefully track grade and attendance and speak with the instructor if a concern arises.
8. Look up the definition of unknown words.
Bathroom Pass Procedures:
1. Sign out
2. Take pass
3. Go to the nearest bathroom
4. Do not stop to chat or take a detour
5. Sign in
6. Only use the pass once per day
7. Leave the pen on the chalk ledge for signing in and out.
Failure to follow the procedure will result in a loss of the bathroom pass.
Mr. Haag’s Electronic Procedure:
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Electronics cannot be accessed during quizzes, tests, lectures, discussions or free reading.
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Electronics must access data through the school’s Wi-Fi.
No:
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Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.)
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No music
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No calling
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No texting
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No games
Yes:
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Defining words, researching relevant topics, reading textbooks or novels, accessing Schoology.com, Google docs or grades …
If you are unsure about using technology, ask first.
Plagiarism/Cheating:
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Plagiarism and cheating in any form will not be tolerated. You may not copy from the Internet, from other students, or from
any other source. You must do your own work. Per English department procedure, if you choose to plagiarize or cheat, you
will not receive credit for the assignment, your parents will be notified, and a behavior referral will be sent to your counselor.
You will also be required to complete the assignment if it is a standard for course credit.
Policies:
This class will adhere to all school policies as covered in the student handbook. Please review the handbook policies regarding
attendance pp. 10-11, behavior p. 19 and hats/dress code p. 21.
Materials Needed:
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Pens and pencils
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A folder for handouts
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Notebook for notes
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Highlighters for annotating texts
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Notebook for journaling
Absences:
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Students are expected to check Schoology.com when they are absent for their missing readings and assignments.
Late Work:
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If an assignment is turned in late, it will be worth half credit. No assessments (quizzes, tests, essays, presentations, etc.) can
be made up during the last week of the semester. No late homework will be accepted after a unit test for the late work has
passed.
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The grades with assignments will be available online. It is the student's responsibility to stay on top of his/her grade and
attendance. The student is in charge of making plans with the instructor for making up tests, quizzes, and receiving extra help
during advisory and before or after school.
Retakes:
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Tests and quizzes may not be retaken.
Grading:
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Paper / Speech 30%
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Journals / Free reading 10%
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Reading / Grammar quizzes 20%
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Homework / Discussion 10%
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Tests 30%
GRADING
A = 100 – 93
A- = 92 – 90 (Exemplary work – 90%-100% mastery of subject
goals)
C- = 72 – 70
D+ = 69 – 67
B+ = 89 – 87
D = 66 – 63 (Mediocre work – 60%-69% mastery of subject
goals)
B = 86 – 83 (Proficient/thorough work – 80%-89% mastery of
subject goals)
D- = 62 – 60
B- = 82 – 80
C+ = 79 – 77
C = 76 – 73 (Acceptable work – 70%-79% mastery of subject
goals)
NC = 59 – 0 (Unacceptable work – less than 50% mastery of
subject goals)
NCA = (Grade Reduced due to Attendance)
NC$ = (Book missing or Fees due)
I have read and understand the expectations, objectives, responsibilities and grading for this class.
Student Name : ___________________________ Student Signature: ____________________________
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Parent Signature: __________________________ Date:_______________________________________