E N G L I S H I I I C OU R S E S Y L L A B U S

Course Description
During first semester English III we will be investigating and engaging in the theme of journeys. We
will be reading "A Long Way Gone", writing a personal narrative, reading a variety of myths and
legends, and taking part in career exploration projects. We will also be looking at variety of genes
and major literary works, including short stories from the British canon.

Course Goals
In this course we will be reading increasingly complex texts, with the first term focused primarily on
"A Long Way Gone" by Ishmael Beah, myths and legends from around the globe, and short stories
and poetry from the British canon. This course will strengthen and develop skills in reading, writing,
listening, and speaking.

Daily Class Expectations

- complete the journal
- participate in readings and class discussions
- complete class assignments & projects to the best of your ability
-participate with a positive attitude in weekly activities, guest speakers, class trips, and class time

Point Breakdown for Specific Assignments

Daily participation in class discussions & readings = 10 pts
Daily journals = 10 pts
Study questions = 25 pts/ full week
Quizzes = 25 pts
In class assignments & activities = 25 pts
Final Exam= 50 pts
Book Project= 100 pts
Personal Narrative= 150 pts

Grading Policy
90-100% = A 80-89% = B
70-79%= C 60-69%= D
>60% = F
 DA I LY S C H E D U L E E N G L I S H I I I

Week/ Monday Wednesday

Day
Intro to course Reflections Background Ishmael Beah, Sierra Leone info,
1
8/31-9/2 Class Rules Get to Know You Questions mapping
Goal setting Website Set-up
2 No School- Labor Day Background info, personal narrative brainstorm
9/7-9/9
3 No School- Professional Development Present background info, brainstorm personal
9/14-9/16 narrative sheet due
4 Read “A Long Way Gone” Ch. 1, study Read Ch. 2-5, Study questions due
9/21-9/23 questions due
5 Read Ch. 6-8, Study Questions due, in class Quiz, read Ch. 9, study questions due
9/28-9/30 novel activity
6 No School- Professional Development Read Ch. 10, study questions due, in class activity
10/5-10/7
7 Read Ch. 11 &12, study questions due, in Read Ch. 13, 14 & 15, study questions due
10/12-
10/15 class activity presentations
8 Quiz, read Ch. 16, study questions due Read Ch. 17, study questions due
10/19-
10/21
9 Read Ch. 18 & 19, study questions due Read Ch. 20 & 21, study questions due
10/26-
10/28
10 Review for final exam “A Long Way Gone”, Final Exam “A Long Way Gone”
11/2-11/4 begin work on book projects
11 Film Critique No School- Veteran’s Day
11/9-11/11
12 Project work time Book project work time
11/16-
11/18
13 Book Project Presentations British Lit Unit
11/23-
11/25
14 Personal Narrative, British Lit Unit Personal Narrative- work on rough draft,
11/30-
12/2
15 Personal Narrative- writing groups Personal Narrative Rough Draft Due
12/7-12/9
16 Myths & Legends Myths & Legends
12/14-
12/16
17 Personal Narrative work time Myths & Legends
1/4-1/6
18 Personal Narrative Final Draft Due Myths & Legends
1/11-1/13
19 No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Portfolios & Course Evaluation
1/18-1/20

*The outline for the class is subject to change. Instructor will let students know if that should happen.