This document outlines the requirements and materials for an English IV class in the first semester. It includes three units: 1) Real World Writing and Reading assignments from August to October, 2) Reading works by Southern writers from October to December, and 3) an ongoing Current Events journal from August to May. For the first unit, students will write four types of compositions and a blog, and analyze texts and answer questions. The second unit involves reading an assigned textbook on Southern writers and completing in-class assignments. For the third unit, students must keep a composition notebook with biweekly news articles, identification of authors, and reflections on how the events affect them and their classmates.

1. English IV Semester I
Materials Needed: Every day, you must bring a writing utensil, paper, and ANY notes from the previous days. You
must keep these things in a folder of your choosing. If you do not have a folder, I have plenty that I would be more than
happy to donate to you. Just ask.
Leaving the Classroom: Not only is it the school’s rule, but it is also my rule that NO ONE leave the class at any time
unless an emergency arises. To assure, that you do not leave more than 2 times per semester, I have created personalized
Hall Passes with your name and number on them. You have 2, and you may only use these 2 passes this semester. You
must use one to walk out the door, whether you are going to the restroom, to your locker, to visit the office, etc. In short,
once you enter, you may not exit until the bell rings. (Its only 45 minutes.)
Skipping Class/ Unexcused Absences: Again, I follow the school policy, and believe that you SHOULD NOT be able
to make up ANY work that you miss when you skip class, come in late, or are unexcused. Therefore, I will NOT allow
you to make up tests or any other assignment while you are “unexcused.” I will ALWAYS ask to see your admit slip
and I will write you up if you do not have one. I will also require you to go and get an admit slip from the counseling
office. If you skip class, then do not even THINK of asking me to make up something you missed.
Skipping Class: If for ANY reason (smoking, hanging in the hallway, helping another teacher/ administrator, etc.) you
are not in room 20 during your class period, you have skipped class.
1st Semester Requirements:
I Unit 1: Real World Writing August- October
You will be required to review grammar skills and writing skills and write to publish for the real world.
MATERIALS: Paper, pencil, Writer’s INC book
*You will write: 1 An opinionated Editorial
2 A persuasive speech
3 An informative article
4 A book/ movie review
*Each of these writings must consist of 5 organized, original paragraphs and be suitable to publish. Thus, you will be
required to revise and edit of these pieces.
*Finally, you will create a BLOG based upon one, two, three, or all of these original pieces.
Unit I: Real World Reading August- October
You will be required to analyze real world texts, answer questions, and reflect upon the work of famous writers.
MATERIALS: Paper, pencil, Blue Literature Book
ASSIGNMENTS:
PG # Description Due Date Points Possible
1 952-953 Apply the Reading Strategy 1-3 30
2 954 Apply the Reading Strategy a,b 40
Compare Literary Forms (p.202) a,b
3 955- 956 Apply the Reading Strategy 1-3 30
4 957- 958 Apply the Reading Strategy 1-3 50
Compare Literary Forms (p.367)
5 959- 960 Apply the Reading Strategy 1-3 30
6 961 Apply the Reading Strategy 1-2 20
7 962- 963 Apply the Reading Strategy 1-3 50
Compare Literary Forms (571)
8 570- 577 Critical Thinking 1-5 75
Reading for Success 1-2
Literary Focus 1-3
Build Grammar Skills 1-5
9 ALL Comprehension Test 150
II Unit 2: Southern Writers October- December
You will read and review the works of various Southern Writers & KY Authors. You will be assigned a TEXT book that
costs $20.00. If you loose or destroy this book, you must pay for the book to receive your diploma.
REQUIREMENTS:
1 You will be required to read ALL of this text.

2. 2 You will complete many IN-CLASS assignments. (Only READING will be done outside of class. No written
homework.)
3 You will watch the film, “Gone with the Wind”, in class and be required to write a historical review of the film for
your senior portfolio. (Rubric to follow.)
III Current Events On- going, August- May
This year, you will be required to keep a current event journal. You must have a composition notebook for this journal (I
sell them: $2 each).
*Every OTHER week, you will cut out an article of interest and paste it into your journal.
You will also do the following:
*Identify the AUTHOR:
Author’s Purpose and Tone (1 paragraph):
Publisher:
Date:
3 terms that are vital to the Main Idea of the article & define each:
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2
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*Reflect upon the article in one organized paragraph, explaining how the events reported in the article EFFECT you and
your classmates. ALWAYS be aware that these events will soon effect you as an ADULT and TAXPAYER.
*Keep ALL your articles and reflections in your Current Event Composition Notebook. I will grade them periodically,
asking you to share your findings, and by taking up your notebook. You will receive 200 points each semester for your
Current Event Notebook.