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Course Calendar
Course Syllabus
Vocabulary
Grammar
Literature
Writing

Grade 10 English Course

Items Needed for Class

  • 3-Ring Binder with Dividers
  • Spiral Notebook (size 8 1/2" x 11)
  • Pens and Pencils

Grading

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15% Homework (includes but not limited to: vocabulary packets and vocabulary writing)
25% Classwork (includes but not limited to: PSSA practice packets, grammar assignments, quizzes/formative assessments, rough drafts of writing assignments)
30% Tests/Quizzes Assessments (includes but not limited to: vocabulary and grammar tests; unit assessments; summative assessments)
30% Writing (includes but not limited to: major writing assignments; open-ended writing; creative writing)

Marking Period Assignment Outline

Disclaimer: The information below is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher based upon scheduling and student readiness.

1st Marking Period

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Homework
Assignments:
Vocabulary Packets 1-8
Vocabulary Stories 1-8
Classwork:
Keystone Practice - Pre-test, Context Clues, Synonyms/Antonyms, Roots/Affixes, Inferences/Conclusions, Main Idea/Supporting Details, Summarization, Author's Purpose, and Characters
Literary Terms Worksheet/Definitions
Grammar Worksheets and Formative Assessments
Grammar Diagnostic
Paragraph Writing Diagnostic
Persuasive Essay Rough Draft
Reading Comprehension Formative Assessments
Video Worksheets
Tests/Major Assessments:
Independent Novel Unit
Literary Terms Journal
Vocabulary Tests1-8
Grammar Assessments
Greek Root Project
Tuesdays with Morrie Novel Unit
During Reading Packet
Disease Research Project and Oral Presentation
Open-Ended Writing Prompt/Diagnostic Writing
Persuasive Essay

2nd Marking Period

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Homework Assignments:
Vocabulary Packets 9-16
Vocabulary Stories 9-16
Classwork:
Keystone Practice - Pre-test, Context Clues, Synonyms/Antonyms, Roots/Affixes, and Inferences/Conclusions
Literary Terms Worksheet/Definitions
Grammar Worksheets and Formative Assessments

Tests/Major Assessments:
Othello Drama Unit
During Reading Packet
Drama Summative Assessment
Vocabulary Tests 9-16
Grammar Assessments
Disease Research Paper
Poetry Unit
Short Story Unit
Greek Root Project
Greek Root Test
Grammar Assessments
Literary Analysis Paper

Writer

Karla Lee Erdman

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