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E3 Aligned Syllabus

This document is a syllabus for an 11th grade English course that will focus on American literature and developing skills aligned to Common Core standards. Over the course of two semesters, students will complete units on the American Dream, persuasive writing and speaking, American forums and journalism, and the Harlem Renaissance. Assessments will include essays, projects, presentations, and exams. The syllabus outlines grading policies like revision opportunities and late work acceptance.

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E3 Aligned Syllabus

This document is a syllabus for an 11th grade English course that will focus on American literature and developing skills aligned to Common Core standards. Over the course of two semesters, students will complete units on the American Dream, persuasive writing and speaking, American forums and journalism, and the Harlem Renaissance. Assessments will include essays, projects, presentations, and exams. The syllabus outlines grading policies like revision opportunities and late work acceptance.

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English 3 Course Syllabus

Course Description:
1 credit (2 semesters)
Fee: Cost of paperback books
2

Grade Level: 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of any tier of English

In this full-year junior-level English course, students will continue developing skills practiced in English 2.
This course is designed for students to meet the 11th grade Common Core State Standards for English
Language Arts and includes a study of American Literature.
Resources:
Textbook: Springboard English Language Arts, Grade 11 by CollegeBoard
Possible Supplementary Resources:
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Major Units & Assessments:


Unit 1: The American Dream
Writing a Definition Essay
Synthesizing the American Dream
Unit 2: The Power of Persuasion
Creating and Performing a Dramatic Scene
Writing and Presenting a Persuasive Speech
Unit 3: American Forums
Creating an Op-Ed News Project
Writing a Satirical Piece
Unit 4: The Pursuit of Happiness
Writing a Personal Essay
Creating a Multi-Genre Research Project
Unit 5: An American Journey
Presenting a Literary Movement: The Harlem Renaissance
Writing an Analytical Essay
Aligned Final Exams: Fall, Spring
Department Aligned Grading Practices:
Final Exams: The final exam will be weighted at 10% of the semester grade.
Extra Credit: Extra credit will not be offered in English courses. Students who wish to bolster their grades
should take advantage of revision opportunities.
Assessments and Assignment Use: A combination of skills-based formative and summative
assessments will be used to evaluate student proficiency.
Grades:
The English Department uses a total point system. The weight or value of many
assignments and several assessments will be flexible for teacher and student-need per
class.
Point weight on assignments will be determined by course teams and individual
classroom teachers. Major or summative assessments will be given the most points in a
unit; practice or formative assessments will have fewer points in a unit.
Assignment categories in Eschool will primarily be reflective of Common Core based
skills. Categories that will be used in various units include:
CCRI: Reading Informational Text, CCRL: Reading Literature, CCAW: Argumentative Writing, CCEW:
Expository Writing, CCNW: Narrative Writing, CCRW: Research & Research Writing, CCSP: Speaking &
Listening (Presentations), CCSC: Speaking & Listening (Collaborative Discussions), CCLA: Language

English 3 Course Syllabus


Additionally, some courses may also use assignments categories if the assessment includes multiple or a
different skill sets: CCRB: Responsible Behaviors, TST: Test, PRO: Project
Revision Practices: Major assessments initially earning a D or an F are eligible for revision. This
primarily applies to essays, but may not be limited to essays. Students who earn a D or F on a major
assessment (as identified in the course syllabus) will be provided one additional week after the time the
assignment is returned. To be eligible for the revision process, students must meet with the classroom
teacher to support the revision process. There is only one opportunity to revise each major assessment,
but the classroom teacher reserves the right to accept more attempts. Final exams and plagiarized essays
are not eligible for revision. Plagiarized essays will receive a zero, but must be revised for the students
learning experience.
Late Work: Late work will be accepted for feedback in learning, but it is at the teachers discretion to
determine if points will be awarded. Late work is handled on a case-by-case basis. Teachers may choose
to accept late work in individual cases for credit. District policies on absent work (and extenuating
circumstances like medical leaves, etc.) trump department practice.

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