Stayton High School                                                                Course Syllabus

 

Course Title:  Adventure Literature                                                               Department:  Language Arts

Instructor:       Miss Salge                                                                                 Grade Level:  11-12

Prerequisite:   English III                                                                                 Units of Credit:  ½

 

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Course Overview:  In this course, students will explore the lives of young people who find themselves in unexpected adventures.  Students will write essays and create projects relevant to the genre of adventure literature.

 

Course Content/Goals:     

Become familiar with the characteristics of the adventure genre

Improve oral communication skills

Be able to write effectively in various modes:  expository, persuasive, narrative and imaginative

Learn and employ a multi-step process for writing

Improve reading skills by reading and analyzing a variety of literature

Increase vocabulary

Plan and execute independent projects

 

Student Material Requirements:  Students must come to each class with writing utensils, paper, binder, or notebook for daily notes and the current textbook.

 

Curriculum Resources: 

                Texts: 

Treasure Island (Stevenson)

                                After the First Death (Cormier)

                                Deathwatch (White)

 

                Videos may include:

                                Pirates of the Caribbean [PG-13]

                                Treasure Island

                                 

 

See me if parents object to topic of assignment or resource.

 

Assessment:

Grading Scale:  See Student Handbook.  I will provide you with your grade average every 1-2 weeks.  Any time you are concerned and would like a printout of your assignments or an updated average, just let me know.

 

                This is the approximate weight of each component of your grade:

                                Daily Work                            30%

                                Quizzes, tests, projects       30%

                                Writing assignments           30%       

                                Final Exam                             10%

Late work will be reduced in grade and generally may not be turned in for credit after one week, unless you have special permission. 

 

Major assignments: Essays and projects

 

Graduation Portfolio Work Samples available in this class:

                Speaking:  (informative, unrehearsed, persuasive)

                Writing:  at least 3 (narrative, imaginative, expository, persuasive)

 

Attendance/Tardies

See the Student Handbook for details.  When you have an excused absence, see me about make-up work.  You will usually need to make up quizzes and tests outside of class. See me to make arrangements.  You will have extra time to complete the assignments.  Work missed due to unexcused absences will not receive credit.  I will assign after-school detention for each tardy beginning with the fourth.

 

Class Rules:

                1)  Be respectful

                2)  Be responsible

                3)  No food or drinks (except water)

                4)  Keep hands and feet to self

                5)  Follow adult directions

                6)  Be there—be ready

 

               

Course Competencies

This course will cover common curriculum goals at the 12th grade benchmark in reading, literature, writing and speaking.  For more detailed information, see me.

 

Career Related Learning Standards (CRLS)

This course will address personal management, problem solving, communication and teamwork as career development skills.

 

Office Hours

I am available to you daily from 7:30 to 8:00 and 3:00 to 3:30 in room 121.  In addition, my preparation period is 2nd each day and I can be available during lunch if necessary.  If you need to see me at other times, we can make arrangements.

 

Note to parents:  We encourage your involvement and comments.  Please read and sign this for your student.  If you have any questions, please call me at 769-2171 Ext. 121 You may also send e-mails to me through our school website (). 

 

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