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English 10 Honors

This page is dedicated to the curriculum units and resources for English 10 honors students.

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The eleventh commandment for AP students is this:
Thou shalt not see the movie until thou hast read the book.
(Amsco’s AP Literature and Composition 2015)

Google Classroom
Google Classroom Codes
English 10 H - Fall 2015 [81nwsx]
English 10 H - Block 1 Semester 2 [ko14w0]
English 10 H - Block 3 Semester 2 [jxtuym]

Summer Assignment 
Due First Day of School 
via Google Classroom
(regardless of the semester you are assigned English 10 Honors)

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT
Remind System SENT Messages
SRI Test - By Teacher Instruction Only

FIRST DAY HOMEWORK

Welcome to English 10 Honors. I'm delighted to have you in the class. Below are the items that you need to complete for tomorrow's class.
Note: All summer assignments are due to me no later than Friday, September 4, 2015. The assignments are to be uploaded into the respective Google Classroom.
Remind - Fall15 - English 10 Honors
Remind - Spring16 - English 10 Honors
Technology Letter - open and review this letter regarding the use of Google Apps in the classroom. Bring any questions to class. Remember to put a photo on your BASD Google Account.
Yes! I understand PLAGIARISM!
Final Exam Study Guide


Calendar
Syllabus
Banned Book Unit
Fiction Unit
Poetry Unit
Human Rights Unit
Non-Fiction & Othello
Greek Mythology
Class Blog
Vocabulary
Grammar
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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10% Responsibility (includes but not limited to: returning paperwork, preparedness for class, submitting assignments on time, etc.)
10% Homework (includes but not limited to: vocabulary packets and vocabulary writing)
20% Classwork (includes but not limited to: PSSA practice packets, grammar assignments, quizzes/formative assessments, rough drafts of writing assignments)
25% Tests/Quizzes Assessments (includes but not limited to: vocabulary and grammar tests; unit assessments; summative assessments)
35% 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 Lists 1-4
Vocabulary Stories 1-4
Summer Reading Assignments

Activities:
Keystone Practice and SAT Practice - Pre-test, Context Clues, Synonyms/Antonyms, Roots/Affixes, Inferences/Conclusions, Main Idea/Supporting Details, Summarization, Author's Purpose, and Characters
Pre-AP Lessons/Practice
Literary Terms Worksheet/Definitions
Grammar Worksheets and Formative Assessments
Grammar Diagnostic
Argument Essay Pre-Writing and Drafts
Reading Comprehension Formative Assessments
Short Story Unit

Tests/Major Assessments:
Open-Ended Writing Prompt/Diagnostic Writing
Banned Book Novel Unit 
[journal entries, oral presentation, argument essay]
Vocabulary Tests 1-4
Grammar Assessments
 - Parts of Speech; Prepositional, Appositive, Gerund, and Infinitive Phrases; Subject/Verb Agreement; Pronoun Antecedent Agreement; Sentence Patterns; Other Grammatical Skills
Greek Root Tests
Mythology Project (optional as per teacher)


2nd Marking Period

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Homework Assignments:
Vocabulary Lists 5-8
Vocabulary Stories 5-8


Activities:
Keystone Practice and SAT Practice - Pre-test, Context Clues, Synonyms/Antonyms, Roots/Affixes, and Inferences/Conclusions
Pre-AP Lessons/Practice
Literary Terms Worksheet/Definitions
Grammar Worksheets and Formative Assessments
Research Paper Pre-Writing and Drafts
Literary Analysis Pre-Writing and Drafts

Tests/Major Assessments:
Othello Drama Unit
During Reading Packet
Drama Summative Assessment
Vocabulary Tests 5-8
Grammar Assessments
Human Rights Research Paper
Poetry Unit
Greek Root Tests
Grammar Assessments
 - Participial Phrases; Sentence Structures; Other Grammatical Skills
Literary Analysis [Poetry] Paper

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