Senior English
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Sophomore English
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General information for ALL students is listed below the Senior information in this column.
(1) Literature- selections from the school textbook and the novels, Pride and Prejudice and Night in the second semester. We will discuss the literary merit of each and conduct research on their themes, plots, and backgrounds.
(2) Writing each week- Writings will cover a number of topics and types. Students will conduct research as well.
(3)Weekly Vocabulary development for the purpose of using vocabulary in compositions.
(4) Senior Project- a product, a portfolio, and a presentation will be expected this semester
Grading will consist of 25% for each of the four following elements: (1) composition, (2)reading, (3) conventions/vocabulary, (4) listening/viewing
The information below is applicable to both seniors and sophomores.
Daily Supplies
two ballpoint pens (blue or black), loose-leaf notebook paper, notebook, jump drive, textbook when assigned and/or novel when assigned
Rules
1. Be polite
2. Bring daily materials
3. Be on time
4. Follow school rules
5. Be prepared
6. Pay attention
7. Be honest
8. No eating or drinking
9. Strive to act in a mature manner
I am available immediately after school each day, except when the school is having faculty meetings. Call LHS to make an appointment.
706-863-0027, ext. 384
or email me at larry.bagwell@ccboe.net
My cell number is 803-634-7465
The quickest means to contact me is the above-listed email address. I check it all the time and pride myself in quick response.
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(1) Literature- The discussion of universal themes from textbook selections and the novels, Animal Farm, A Separate Peace and one other which will be student-selected from a list of five possibilities. We will also read and discuss pieces of non-fiction from a number of sources.
(2) Writing each week- Focus will be placed not only on four traditional approaches (rewriting, research, learning to use both MLA and APA, and grammar exercises), but also on helping students to come to a personal understanding of what constitutes effective writing and how they can best improve. Writings will cover a number of topics and types, but most often they will be persuasive in nature. Students will be expected to include a strong counter-argument in each of their persuasive essays.
(3)Weekly Vocabulary development for the purpose of using vocabulary in compositions.
Grading will consist of 25% for each of the four following elements: (1) composition, (2)reading, (3) conventions/vocabulary, (4) listening/viewing
STRONG RECOMMENDATION: Because I only have one class set of vocabulary booklets, access is highly restricted. In order for you to have the text at your own convenience for study and review, I recommend you buy a personal copy of the Sadlier-Oxford Level E book. You can find it online at Sadlier-Oxford.
Be sure to look at the bottom of the column on the left for general information that applies to all my students. |
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