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ENGLISH 3 – American Literature                                                             

OBJECTIVE:

• To improve reading comprehension, writing skills and vocabulary through reading and analyzing a variety of American literature text, both fiction and nonfiction

• To successfully complete 11th grade English, to pass NJGPA,  to improve SAT skills, 
• To gain an appreciation for works written by American authors and an understanding of American culture.

OFFICE HOURS:

My main classroom is 219. 

I am usually available during my non-teaching periods 

I can be contacted at [email protected]

RULES/CLASSROOM POLICY:

Be polite           ( respect yourself and others)

Be prompt         ( less time = less learning)

Be productive   ( texting/listening to music, sleeping etc.  is not productive)

Be prepared     ( uniform, ID  and materials - chromebook, folder, pencil)

MAJOR COMPONENTS OF ENGLISH 3:

Literature

We will examine literature and informational text of the United States, discussing Puritans, Romantics, Transcendentalists, Realists, and Modernists. There will be  short stories, poems, essays, plays and novels. 

Writing

Remember the important traits of good writing: idea and content, word choice, voice, fluency.  Assignments include analytical responses to readings and creative responses to writing prompts among others. 

Vocabulary

Vocabulary is a major component of this class, both text-based and academic. We will be generating lists from the texts used in context. There will be an emphasis on using them in writing in order to increase verbal as well as written fluency.

Grammar, Punctuation, Mechanics

As always, the conventions of good writing apply. They will be reviewed as needed.