English III Syllabus ~ Shannon King ~ Fall 2021
(This syllabus was handed out in class.)
Course Purpose
Over the course of the English III curriculum, students read and analyze a wide range of texts in genres including poetry, novels, plays, biographies, nonfiction narratives, speeches, and films. They also learn to write in forms including essays, personal narratives, argumentative texts such as editorials, and research papers.
Late Work Policy
This class requires a high level of self-management. Having your work done on time is imperative to your success. Late assignments will be accepted at 15% credit deduction for each day late up to 3 days after the due date. No exceptions.
Course Materials
You will need the following materials in class everyday:
•Earbuds (auxiliary plug only for our laptops as bluetooth often does not work)
•Pens, highlighters, and Post-it style notepads
•A binder with loose-leaf-paper and a pocket folder
*All reading material will be provided; no additional reading materials are required for purchase.
Cell Phone Policy
•My class is a yellow light zone!
•Cell phone, music, or electronic device
use in class will be instructed by me.
Students will:
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Read foundational U.S. documents such as Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address and the Declaration of Independence, essays by Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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Write an expository essay defining what it means to be an American.
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Write a synthesis essay that argues whether or not America still provides access to the American Dream.
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Write in a variety of modes and genres.
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Compare print and film versions of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.
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Create a news outlet based on real-world news organizations.