English III

Course Description

  • In English III we will read the traditional genres of literature—novels, short stories, poems, essays—as well as important documents from the cultural history of the United States. At the same time, we will study a variety of ways of writing and explore methods of argument and persuasion. This course is designed to broaden your literary knowledge, deepen your thinking about important topics, develop your communication skills, and give you multiple opportunities to work with a variety of people on different tasks.
  • During your junior year, you will complete the ACT, On-Demand Writing, End of Course Exam, and the ASVAB.

• Note: Per Kentucky guidelines, if you can not reach benchmark on the ACT in any of the four content areas, you must take a transition course next your senior year. I have included the current ACT benchmark scores below.

• English- 18

• Reading- 21

• Math-22

• Science- 24

Required Materials

  • Pencils/Pens
  • Sturdy 3 ring binder
  • Dividers
  • Paper

Classroom Rules

  1. Be in your assigned seat and working on the bell ringer when the final bell rings.
  2. Be respectful to your teacher and your classmates.
  3. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking.
  4. No eating, drinking, chewing gum and grooming in our classroom.
  5. At the end of the period remain in your seat until you are dismissed. I DISMISS YOU!!! NOT THE BELL!!!
  6. Heads must remain off the desks at all times.

Academic Expectations

  • Classwork and Homework: I expect that you put your best, original work into each class assignment—no copying, or allowing someone to copy your work, or you will get a zero. If you’re working in a group, work time is not social time! 
  • Participation: I expect you to be actively involved in your own learning. YOU are the most important part of your success in the learning process. I expect you to be positive and attentive in class. Additionally, attendance to this class is vital.
  • Cheating and Plagiarism: Plagiarism is using phrases from someone else’s work without giving that person proper credit, cutting and pasting from the internet without citing sources, or turning in someone else’s work as your own. Be ETHICAL--Don’t Do It! You will  receive a zero for the assignment, and I will notify your parents/guardians.
  • Late Work: Work turned in late will be deducted 10 points every day it is late. I will only accept late work during the unit it was assigned. If you try to turn in work AFTER the unit test has been taken, I will not accept it. If you need to discuss make-up work with me, it is best to see me before or after school.
  • Formative/Summative Assessments and Projects: Every assignment given in this class is geared toward your success in the future. You will not be given a random assignment without a purpose. Please keep in mind that you will not do well on the final assessment (summative), if you have not made an effort with the class (formative) assessments.

50% - Tests, long writing assignments, projects, and outside reading

40% - Homework, quizzes, bell ringer/journal checks, grammar/vocabulary and other class activities

10%- Participation, discussion, and collaborative assignments.

Units of Study

• Fall Semester

  • Early American Literature
  • The Crucible by Arthur Miller
  • American Romanticism
  • Grammar/Usage/Writing

• Spring Semester

  • Persuasive Research Paper (APA)
  • (Film) The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Modern American Literature (short stories, poems, and essays)
  • Grammar/Usage/Writing
  • Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

 Introduction of Classmate Speech.doc.zip