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Academic Language and Literature III
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Dr. Kathalyn Messano
Room 515
[email protected]
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Course Description: Language and Literature III applies the use of language as a tool for exploring the world actively, communicating effectively and growing intellectually through the study of British literature. Reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and critical thinking are addressed creatively, critically, and strategically.
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Essential Question: How does experiencing adversity affect one’s maturation?
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Schedule of Topics/Units Covered:
- Reading - Literature:
- Reading - Informational Texts:
- Writing: Narrative, Literary Analysis, Argument
- Formal Writing Rules:
- Writing Portfolio:
- Vocabulary Acquisition:
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon(or The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows)
- Additional novels and stories from approved list
- Poetry
- Non-fiction texts/passages
- PARCC related reading texts/passages
- Supplemental media
- Marking period reflections
- Samples of writing pieces
- Junior level domain-specific language
- Vocabulary in context
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Common Assessments:
- Midterm Exam
- Final Exam
- Benchmark Assessments
- Unit Based Literature Assessments
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Grading Standards:
- Tests/Essays/Projects: 35%
- Quizzes/Short written assignments: 30%
- Class Work: 15%
- Homework: 20%
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