Jennifer Adkins

Holloway High School

adkinsj@rcschools.net
(615) 890-6004
ENGLISH III & IV
Course Description:
English III
This course will focus on reading and comprehending a chronological survey of American Literature, including
fiction and literary nonfiction, in the grades 11-12 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed
at the high end of the range. Throughout the course students will write routinely over extended time frames for a
range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Attention will be given to accurately using general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the
college and career readiness level. Language and conventions will be taught throughout the course through
routine writing practice. Summer reading is determined at the school level. Students will take the English III TN
Ready Assessment upon completion of the course.
English IV
This course will focus on reading and comprehending British Literature, including fiction and literary
nonfiction, in the grades 11-12 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of
the range. Throughout the course students will write routinely over extended time frames for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audience, with a focus on a major research paper. Attention will be given
to accurately using general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing,
speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level.
Major Texts: The Great Gatsby (11th grade) & 1984 (12th grade)
Essential Learning Objectives:
1. Support analysis of a complex set of ideas or sequence of events through relevant textual evidence and
an objective summary.
2. Analyze multiple themes or central ideas of a text by synthesizing their development through the
authors' choices of literary elements.
3. Distinguish among authors' claims and rhetorical techniques to advance their purpose, especially texts of
historical significance.
4. Produce essays that follow the designated writing prompt with attention to appropriate format,
transitional words, grammar, and punctuation with emphasis on advanced sentence structures and
vocabulary usage.
Writing Objectives:
1. Following the conventions of standard grammar rules, students will be able to follow a guided format in
demonstrating the following writing types: narrative writing, expository writing, and argumentative
writing.

Supply List:
1. Loose-leaf notebook paper
2. Pencils or pens
3. An open heart AND an open mind
Behavior expectations:
Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Ready.
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5.

I will treat my classmates and teacher with dignity and respect.

Everything around me is of value and is to be treated respectfully.
I will try my best to make a positive difference in all that I do.
I will come to class on time and ready to learn.
In or out of the classroom, I will conduct my behavior in such a manner that I will be a positive
reflection of my teacher and my peers.
6. I will be responsible for my actions at all times. In turn, I will also be held accountable for my actions.
Discipline Consequences:
First offense Warning & conference with student
Second offense Call home
Third offense Refer student to administration to determine placement/consequence
Grades: Each assignment will be worth 100 points. These assignments will include, but are not limited to,
classwork, quizzes/tests, writing assignments, projects and modeling the concepts learned in class. Your grade
will be an average of all of these assignments.
Plagiarism: Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Anyone who copies another persons work or allows
someone to copy his/her work will receive a zero.
Important Dates:
Grading Periods
Quarter 1
08/08/16
to
09/30/16
Quarter 2
10/10/16
to
12/16/16

Progress Reports

Report Cards

CFAs Dates are subject to change

09/07/16

10/13/16

August 26th
September 16th

11/09/16

1/12/17

October 14th
November 4th

Attendance: Attendance is imperative. Instructional expertise and classroom collaboration cannot be

duplicated at home. If you work diligently to have no missing assignments, you will earn and enjoy a reward
day every 2 weeks.
School and County Policies: All school and county policies will be followed!

After reviewing the syllabus, please complete the following form and return it by Friday, August 12th.
I have read the above syllabus and understand the policies and procedures as they have been outlined. My
signature indicates that I will do my best to meet the instructors expectations in order to ensure my success.
Student Signature: __________________________________________________________
I have read the above syllabus and understand the policies and procedures as they have been outlined. My
signature indicates that I will do my best to hold my student accountable and help him/her succeed.
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Parent Phone Number:_________________________ Parent E-mail: _________________________________

After reviewing the syllabus, please complete the following form and return it by Friday, August 12th.
I have read the above syllabus and understand the policies and procedures as they have been outlined. My
signature indicates that I will do my best to meet the instructors expectations in order to ensure my success.
Student Signature: __________________________________________________________
I have read the above syllabus and understand the policies and procedures as they have been outlined. My
signature indicates that I will do my best to hold my student accountable and help him/her succeed.
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Parent Phone Number:_________________________ Parent E-mail: _________________________________

After reviewing the syllabus, please complete the following form and return it by Friday, August 12th.
I have read the above syllabus and understand the policies and procedures as they have been outlined. My
signature indicates that I will do my best to meet the instructors expectations in order to ensure my success.
Student Signature: __________________________________________________________
I have read the above syllabus and understand the policies and procedures as they have been outlined. My
signature indicates that I will do my best to hold my student accountable and help him/her succeed.
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Parent Phone Number:_________________________ Parent E-mail: _________________________________