English IV

September 27, 2008

What We're Doing . . .

Unit 1 - Exploring British literature *Tasks

Unit 2A - Evaluating Poetry Across Time *Tasks

Unit 2B - Evaluating Drama Across Time *Tasks

Unit 3 - Analyzing Techniques in Literary Nonfiction *Tasks

Unit 4 - Gathering Information to Support Ideas *Tasks

Unit 5 - Evaluating Merits of Argument *Tasks

Unit 6 - Inquiry & Synthesis (Research) *Tasks

Accelerated Reader (AR) . . . *OPTIONAL*

Due the last day of each six weeks

AR is strictly extra credit for seniors.
Your score will replace one test grade.
I will calculate your score by averaging your AR points grade with your AR test grade.
Only one AR test per six weeks is allowed for extra credit.

POINTS

5 = 100

4 = 80

3 = 60

2 = 40

1 = 20

Scrapbooks . . .

Scrapbooks are due once per six weeks. They are due on the Wednesday of the last week of each six weeks. More information follows:

Minimum 5 entries per six weeks. An entry consists of a memento, along with a write-up.
Write-ups must be at least 100 words.
First six weeks you may include up to 3 entries about your summer.
Scrapbooks will not be accepted late. They should be a work-in-progress that you complete throughout the six weeks.
You will be given one class-day a week to work on scrapbooks.
Mementos are small keepsakes that serve as reminders of the event you write about. Examples are photos, receipts, menus, cards, invitations, tickets, programs, awards, song lyrics, etc.
Scrapbooks count as two test grades