There is no official summer reading for On-Level English 3 - but feel free to spend your spare time reading a good book
Description
English III is a study of literature, poetry, plays, film, composition, research, grammar, and vocabulary. Selections are chosen from a broad base of American writers from several cultures. Students write a comprehensive research paper their junior year as well as several literary-based essays. Because English III builds upon skills attained in English II, the student is expected to have a proficiency in reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Critical thinking skills are utilized through student discussions known as Socratic seminars, literary analysis, cooperative learning projects, and advanced vocabulary development. The students utilize technology throughout the year.
Outside Work
Homework is assigned on a regular basis and is used to reinforce classroom activities. Because students will have novels assigned to them, reading is a major component of homework in English III.
Literature
Students read the following novels in English III: Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird and F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. They also complete two additional works of their choice.
Student Evaluation
Student performance is evaluated in a variety of ways including (but not limited to) objective tests, essays, literary compositions, Socratic seminars,creative projects, and new material analysis. Performance evaluations are utilized during each unit of study. (See below)
Grades
75% of a student's grade is achieved through major work such as quizzes, tests, compositions, and projects. The remaining 25% is earned through daily work and homework assignments. In addition, a comprehensive exam is administered at the end of each semester.
Prerequisite
English I, English II
