English 4

Pace of Class

• High school senior level

Outside Work

• All novels will have reading days set aside for in class reading, but some reading will be done for homework.
• Students must add to their writer's notebooks on a weekly basis.

Textbook

• Novels
• Glencoe Literature

Skills

English IV is designed to meet the needs of reading and writing skills necessary for both college and life. The course objectives, design, and assignments will be similar to the expectations of both a college course and life's demands. Critical thinking, composition development, meaningful discussion, and textual analysis are cornerstones of the course. The purpose of this course is to help the student improve analytical, creative, and real-life writing skills.

Recommended Background

• English III

Differences in Weighting of Grades

• Teachers will assign various daily grade assignments.
• Major grades will be taken on tests, quizzes, essays and projects.

Overall Expectations

Students are expected to:

• be in their seats by the ring of the bell
• make good use of class time
• complete assignments on time
• come to class with necessary supplies