Welcome to Mrs. Pierce’s English Class! English III - 11 th Grade

Introduction What is in a name, you say?? Well a lot in my opinion. Names, words and phrases are all apart of my passion....the written word. I look forward to taking my students on an amazing trip through American Literature. Everybody buckle up....and let the fun begin!

What is in a name, you say?? Well a lot in

my opinion. Names, words and phrases are

all apart of my passion....the written word. I

look forward to taking my students on an

amazing trip through American

Literature. Everybody buckle up....and let the

fun begin!

Meet Your Teacher The 411: I was born and raised in Memphis, TN and am a proud graduate of the Shelby County School system. I also graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Memphis (Go TIGERS!). I received my BA in Psychology with a minor in English. I live in Bartlett with my wonderful husband, John, whom I married in 2007. We do not have any children yet or pets....but we have lots of plants. That’s enough for us right now. Hobbies: 1.) Gardening 2.) Cooking 3.) Learning new things

The 411:

I was born and raised in Memphis, TN and am a proud graduate of the Shelby County School system. I also graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Memphis (Go TIGERS!). I received my BA in Psychology with a minor in English.

I live in Bartlett with my wonderful husband, John, whom I married in 2007. We do not have any children yet or pets....but we have lots of plants. That’s enough for us right now.

Hobbies:

1.) Gardening

2.) Cooking

3.) Learning new things

Contact Information Angie Pierce Room # 103 School phone #: 901-867-1541 School Website: http://www.scsk12.org/SCS/high/ arlington /default.html Teacher email address: apierce @scsk12.org

Angie Pierce

Room # 103

School phone #: 901-867-1541

School Website: http://www.scsk12.org/SCS/high/ arlington /default.html

Teacher email address: apierce @scsk12.org

What’s Going On In The Classroom? Classroom Rules, Objectives, Procedures, Materials Required, and Syllabus

Mrs. Pierce’s Classroom Rules : 1. MUTUAL RESPECT : We will respect each other in all that we do. I will respect you the student and you will respect me the teacher We will respect the ideas and opinions of others 2. No violence 3. No cheating 4. Come to class prepared and ready to learn!

1. MUTUAL RESPECT : We will respect each other in all that we do.

I will respect you the student and you will respect me the teacher

We will respect the ideas and opinions of others

2. No violence

3. No cheating

4. Come to class prepared and ready to learn!

Mrs. Pierce’s Classroom Objectives Objectives: Develop an understanding and appreciation of American literature. Develop an understanding and mastery of writing skills, composition, and vocabulary growth with a special emphasis on research techniques. Develop an understanding of oral communication, public speaking, and communication as a whole. Promote critical thinking in regards to the work force, university life and how English relates to these topics. Develop an overall appreciation for the written word and how it can benefit you.

Objectives:

Develop an understanding and appreciation of American literature.

Develop an understanding and mastery of writing skills, composition, and vocabulary growth with a special emphasis on research techniques.

Develop an understanding of oral communication, public speaking, and communication as a whole.

Promote critical thinking in regards to the work force, university life and how English relates to these topics.

Develop an overall appreciation for the written word and how it can benefit you.

Mrs. Pierce’s Classroom Procedures Grades Grades will be determined by daily assignments, class participation, quizzes, tests and comprehensive projects. Grades will be based on a total point system. At the end of the of the term the total points earned by the student will be divided by the total points possible to determine the nine-week average. Not all homework or class work will be checked for accuracy and sometimes students may be given completion credit. Conduct : Students are expected to be in their seat when the bell rings. The daily bell work assignment will be posted and the student is expected to begin work without talking or instruction. The class rules are to be followed at all times and are set forth to promote a positive learning environment.

Grades

Grades will be determined by daily assignments, class participation, quizzes, tests

and comprehensive projects. Grades will be based on a total point system. At the

end of the of the term the total points earned by the student will be divided by the

total points possible to determine the nine-week average. Not all homework or

class work will be checked for accuracy and sometimes students may be given

completion credit.

Conduct :

Students are expected to be in their seat when the bell rings. The daily bell work

assignment will be posted and the student is expected to begin work without

talking or instruction. The class rules are to be followed at all times and are set

forth to promote a positive learning environment.

Materials Required The following materials are required every time you come to my class. Elements of Literature textbook Vocabulary Notebook English ONLY binder (1 to 1 1/2 inch) One set of 5 dividers with tabs & with pockets labeled with the following sections: Daily Assignments Vocabulary Literature Writing Grammar Gateway Plenty of WHITE lined, loose-leaf notebook paper (college or regular rule) Blue or black ink pen, pencil, highlighter, white-out * Items other than those listed above are NOT allowed out or on your desk. Any items that I find that are not on the allowed list will be confiscated. Further action regarding these items will be determined based on the offense.

The following materials are required every time you come to my class.

Elements of Literature textbook

Vocabulary Notebook

English ONLY binder (1 to 1 1/2 inch)

One set of 5 dividers with tabs & with pockets labeled with the following sections:

Daily Assignments

Vocabulary

Literature

Writing

Grammar

Gateway

Plenty of WHITE lined, loose-leaf notebook paper (college or regular rule)

Blue or black ink pen, pencil, highlighter, white-out

* Items other than those listed above are NOT allowed out or on your desk. Any items

that I find that are not on the allowed list will be confiscated. Further action regarding

these items will be determined based on the offense.

Syllabus First Semester First Nine Weeks Beginnings of American literature to 1800 -- Early Colonial literature The Crucible by Arthur Miller (Historical drama)--this play is in our textbook American Romanticism and Transcendentalism (1800-1860) Second Nine Weeks American Renaissance (1840-1886) The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Fiction) – to be obtained by the students The dark side of Romanticism--Poe, Melville, Hawthorne

First Semester

First Nine Weeks

Beginnings of American literature to 1800 -- Early Colonial literature

The Crucible by Arthur Miller (Historical drama)--this play is in our textbook

American Romanticism and Transcendentalism (1800-1860)

Second Nine Weeks

American Renaissance (1840-1886)

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Fiction) – to be obtained by the students

The dark side of Romanticism--Poe, Melville, Hawthorne

Syllabus (Continued) Second Semester Third Nine Weeks The Rise of Realism (1850-1900) TCAP State Writing Assessment The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (Fiction) Research paper Fourth Nine Weeks The Moderns (1900-1950) The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Fiction) Contemporary Literature(1950-present

Second Semester

Third Nine Weeks

The Rise of Realism (1850-1900)

TCAP State Writing Assessment

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (Fiction)

Research paper

Fourth Nine Weeks

The Moderns (1900-1950)

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Fiction)

Contemporary Literature(1950-present

Let’s Get Ready To Learn! “ Those of us who have been readers all of our lives seldom realize the enormous extension of our being which we owe to authors.... In reading great literature, I become a thousand men and yet remain myself." --C. S. Lewis