10h Grade Honors English SYLLABUS

Ms. Caroline Rhude

Room: B-2
Email: caroline.rhude@gmail.com
Website: www.crhude.com
COURSE OVERVIEW
World Literature is a comprehensive, one-year survey of authors from Medieval England to 20th century World
Literature. The major emphasis of Honors 10th grade English explores the symbols and themes common to a variety
of texts, spanning both genres and eras for the social and cultural identity. By analyzing the various techniques the
writers employ, students should gain a keen understanding of the elements of literature. In addition, students will be
asked to read non fiction, write with journalistic techniques and take the first steps into academic research. The
course will include writing workshops and peer editing to help students cultivate the thematic unity and clear voice
essential to formal essays.
REQUIRED TEXTS*
Geoffrey Chaucers Selected Canterbury Tales (The General Prologue, The Reevess Tale, The Wyf of Baths
Prologue and Tale) in Middle English (available through the 12th Grade British Textbook)
Shakespeares Merchant of Venice/ A Midsummer Nights Dream/ Comedy of Errors/ Othello/ Macbeth (comedy
and a tragedy)
Mary Shelleys Frankenstein
Gabriel Garca Mrquezs Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Eric Schlossers Fast Food Nation
Ishmael Beahs A Long Way Gone
Marjane Satrapis Persepolis
Art Spiegelmans Maus: Volume I
Philip K. Dicks Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
* Titles are subject to change at teachers discretion

ATTENDANCE
I. Attendance means each student is in their seats, working on the daily task, with all their materials before
the bell rings. A student not in their seats and not on task by the time the bell rings is equivalent to a tardy.
II. Two or more unexcused tardies and/or absences will result in a U in work habits.
III. Students who are chronically tardy or absent (unexcused) face additional repercussions.
ABSENCES
I.
Students are expected to make up all absent work. It is their responsibility to know what assignments
they missed and their responsibility to turn it in the next day.
II.
They will have as many days to turn in absent assignments according to the number of days they were
absent. However, long-term assignments whose due dates fall during an absence are due the day
students return to class.
III.
Students with unexcused absences may not make up missed work or texts.
IV.
Extended absence, such as an illness or an emergency trip, must be notified to students teachers as
soon as possible. Alternative assignments will be given to cover the work missed during their absence.
GRADING POLICY
I. Classwork/ Homework Policy
o Assignments are due on time, before the bell rings in the proper IN shelf.
o NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED
o Assignments turned in one day late will be given no more than half credit
o Header on all assignments unless otherwise noted
On the top left hand corner:
Last name, First name
Example: Smith, John
Name of teacher
Ms. Rhude
Class, Period
H English 11, Period 2
Date Month Year
13 September 2014
Assignment Title
Vocabulary Essay #10

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Many assignments will be given with a three day to three week due date. It is the students
responsibility to work on these assignments consistently to avoid an inordinate amount of time
needed to be spent completing the assignment the night before its due.
You can expect to see major projects such as a portfolio, research papers and presentations
assigned through the course of the year.
All papers and written assignments must be done in blue or black ink or typed according to MLA
guidelines unless specified otherwise.
NO MAJOR ESSAY CAN BE SUBMITTED WITHOUT A HAND WRITTEN DRAFT
The students academic grade will be determined as follows:
A = 90.0 %- 100%
B = 80.0% - 89.99%
C = 70.0 % - 79.99%
D = 60.00% - 69.99%
F = 0/ INCOMPLETE 59.99%

II. All assignments will be accessible through www.crhude.com

MATERIALS
I.
Required materials include: a college-ruled notebook for class notes and vocabulary, 3-ring binder with
loose leaf collegiate lined paper, blue or black pens, flash drive, Internet connection or access, and
personal dictionary
II.
All assignments and current text brought to class each day
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
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All students are required to do their own work. This includes written and oral work.
If students are believed to plagiarize work, meaning without proper citation or credit, they will receive
no credit for that assignment, parent or guardian will be notified and the student will not receive a
letter of recommendation from me.
Students who are found to have plagiarized or are caught cheating more than once will face additional
consequences
All students are expected to be people of integrity and this requires honesty and good citizenship.

FILM/MEDIA
I.
All films and websites will be relevant to the curriculum and will be studied. A film rated R may be
viewed with parent approval. Parent signature on this letter indicates that parents/guardians are
apprised of this possibility. If parents/guardians do NOT wish their child to view a R film, please
make a notation after you sign. An alternative assignment will be provided for students not viewing the
film
COURSE OUTLINE*
FALL
Canterbury Tales
Shakespearean play
Frankenstein
Latin/Greek Roots

SPRING
Chronicles of a Death Foretold
Fast Food Nation
A Long Way Gone
Persepolis
Maus
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
PSAT vocabulary

During each semester students will work toward completing one major project in addition to daily course work.
These projects will require students to research, collaborate, analyze, and present. The explanations and rubrics for
each project will be posted on my website. Students will also be required to read an assigned novel in addition to
textbook readings during the year. Students may decide to purchase the assigned novels or acquire a library copy.
*Titles subject to change at teachers discretion

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