Dark Romantic and Gothic Literature

Senior English

Welcome Back!
How To Reach Your Teacher!
Instructor: Sarah Ochoa
Contact: sarahochoa22@gmail.com
Office Hours: M-F 8-8:45AM, M/W Lunch

Spring 2016
About Your Teacher
Hopefully by now you all know a bit
about me. However, I would like to give
you some more information about my
role in class this semester and why Im
here.
I have been a part of a graduate program
at The U of A called Teach Arizona since
May. One aspect of the program is to
facilitate a full school-year internship in
our desired subject area. Thats why Im
here!
This semester, as a part of my internship,
I will be acting as your primary
instructor. Dont worry, Slaughter will be
acting as a supervisor and will be in the
class with me everyday.
Lets have a GREAT semester!

There were a billion lights out there on the horizon and I knew that all
of them put together weren't enough to light the darkness in the hearts
of some men. M.C.
Semester Overview
So far in the course you have explored dark romantic and gothic
literature by asking yourselves questions like, What are the
consequences of loss? and What will people do to feel accepted and
societally connected?. This semester we will be focusing on the issue of
power. You will be reading stories by Nathanial Hawthorne, Mary
Shelley, and Robert Louis Stevenson and researching famous serial
killers and psychopaths like Jack the Ripper. You will also write fairy
tales inspired by the creepy tales by The Grimm Brothers. Finally, we
will finish the semester by sharing personal speeches.
Essential Questions
How much POWER is too much?
What is POWER?
Additional Inquiries
How is POWER obtained? Is it ever at a cost? Who decides the
amount of POWER that is appropriate? What happens when there is
an imbalance or abuse of POWER?

Semester Topics and Texts

The Birth Mark, Hawthorne

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson
Frankenstein, Shelley

Sociopathic Behaviors & Killer Profiles

Bonnie & Clyde
Vlad the Impaler
Al Capone
Jack the Ripper

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Ms. Ochoas Expectations

My Assumptions

Procedures

Consequences

This semester we will continue

abiding by the rules and
procedures put in place at the
beginning of the year. It is my
assumption that you are familiar
with these rules and will
continue respecting them this
semester with me as you did
with Slaughter.

Bellwork: will be your first task

Negative Consequences

everyday. It will be on the board

for you to start immediately.

1st Offense: Verbal Warning

Rules

pass.

Cell Phones: are allowed for

ACADEMIC purposes ONLY.
I will tell you when they can be
used.
Food and Beverages: are NOT
allowed.
Dress Code: NO BUBBLES,
NO CRACKS, and NO
TEENY-TINY STRAPS!

Signal: Please Stop and Focus

If you are tardy: use sign-in
sheet (do not interrupt class to
give me your pass)!
Leaving class: sign out and take
If you are absent: consult a
student from your class section
first, then Slaughter or me for
missed work. Turn in work to
the ABSENT box.
Late work: is not accepted. We
need to enter grades for you
guys ASAP to ensure you
graduate!

Grading Procedure
(A) (90-100%)
(B) (80-89%)
(C) (70-79%)
(D) (60-69%)
**Students receiving lower than 60% are FAILING the
course. If this is you, COME TO STUDY TABLE. There are
snacks!

2nd Offense: Referral

3rd Offense: Call Home
Positive Consequences
Throughout the semester, I will
be handing out golden tickets
when I see anything that I
believe is worth rewarding. You
will be able to use these tickets
to purchase prizes! The
student at the end of the
semester with the MOST tickets
will get an extra-super-special
prize!
*If you spend your tickets they
dont count at the end of the
year!

Tips for Success

BePolite
BePrompt
BeProductive
BeProactive
BePositive
BePrepared
BePurposeful