Course Information
English III Syllabus
In English III, the literature selections aid understanding and appreciation of the development of literature through the study of multiple writings, spanning several centuries. In addition to the fictional and nonfictional literature covered, mechanical, rhetorical, and MLA formatting skills will also be reviewed. Completion of an analysis and argument paper is a requirement for the course. Along with the aforementioned selections, state test preparation will be component of the course throughout the year. This course fulfills one year of the State of Illinois’ “writing intensive” requirement.
Units we cover
Identity
Truth
Relationships
Classroom and School Policies
Academic Dishonesty:
As stated in the handbook, all work is individual work unless otherwise stated by the teacher. The MCHS handbook clearly defines cheating as "to steal, provide, receive or plagiarize information, knowledge, or work from another and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores." If you are caught being academically dishonest in class, you will receive 1) a zero on the assignment, and 2) a dean's referral.
Avoiding Plagiarism:
I do not take plagiarism lightly, and I follow the handbook guidelines when dealing with plagiarism.
Are you unsure what plagiarism is? Here is a great source that explains the many different types of plagiarism: Harvard Guide to Using Sources
Late work:
It is your responsibility to pick up any missed work by the end of the first day you return to class.
Per the MCHS handbook:
If a student is aware of an assignment, including quizzes, tests, review material and finals, being due on the day he/she is absent, then the assignment is due the first day that the student returns.
If the student is absent or suspended on the day the assignment is given, then the student has the day he/she returns (to get the assignment) and the assignment is due during the next scheduled meeting time for that class.
Units we cover
Identity
Truth
Relationships
Classroom and School Policies
Academic Dishonesty:
As stated in the handbook, all work is individual work unless otherwise stated by the teacher. The MCHS handbook clearly defines cheating as "to steal, provide, receive or plagiarize information, knowledge, or work from another and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores." If you are caught being academically dishonest in class, you will receive 1) a zero on the assignment, and 2) a dean's referral.
Avoiding Plagiarism:
I do not take plagiarism lightly, and I follow the handbook guidelines when dealing with plagiarism.
Are you unsure what plagiarism is? Here is a great source that explains the many different types of plagiarism: Harvard Guide to Using Sources
Late work:
It is your responsibility to pick up any missed work by the end of the first day you return to class.
Per the MCHS handbook:
If a student is aware of an assignment, including quizzes, tests, review material and finals, being due on the day he/she is absent, then the assignment is due the first day that the student returns.
If the student is absent or suspended on the day the assignment is given, then the student has the day he/she returns (to get the assignment) and the assignment is due during the next scheduled meeting time for that class.
SAT
Daily SAT Prep app: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/daily-practice-app
SAT Vocabulary
Info: Linking Khan Academy and College Board accounts
Khan Academy: Tips & Strategies
Khan Academy Essay Video
Khan Academy Sample Medium-Scoring Essay
Khan Academy Sample High-Scoring Essay
Khan Academy Practice Essay Prompts
SAT Vocabulary
Info: Linking Khan Academy and College Board accounts
Khan Academy: Tips & Strategies
Khan Academy Essay Video
Khan Academy Sample Medium-Scoring Essay
Khan Academy Sample High-Scoring Essay
Khan Academy Practice Essay Prompts
Grammar
Writing
MLA Guide, 8th Edition
Understanding MLA Works Cited, 8th Edition
MLA help: owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Boost your vocabulary while helping to end hunger: www.freerice.com
Understanding MLA Works Cited, 8th Edition
MLA help: owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Boost your vocabulary while helping to end hunger: www.freerice.com
Heroic Journey Unit
"A Worn Path" audio
"A Worn Path" online text
"A Mystery of Heroism" audio
"A Mystery of Heroism" online text
Search Builder link for nonfiction
"A Worn Path" online text
"A Mystery of Heroism" audio
"A Mystery of Heroism" online text
Search Builder link for nonfiction
Gothic Literature Unit
Poe Death Theories link
"The Raven" audio
"The Raven" online text
"The Fall of the House of Usher" audio
"The Fall of the House of Usher" online text
Animation of "Usher"
"The Black Cat" audio
"The Black Cat" online text
"A Rose for Emily" audio
"A Rose for Emily" online text
"Richard Cory" audio
"Richard Cory" online text
"The Raven" audio
"The Raven" online text
"The Fall of the House of Usher" audio
"The Fall of the House of Usher" online text
Animation of "Usher"
"The Black Cat" audio
"The Black Cat" online text
"A Rose for Emily" audio
"A Rose for Emily" online text
"Richard Cory" audio
"Richard Cory" online text
The Great Gatsby
The Crucible
Online text
Audio of the play
Salem Witch Hunts - interactive hysteria
Persuasion in The Crucible - Rhetorical skills presentation
Audio of the play
Salem Witch Hunts - interactive hysteria
Persuasion in The Crucible - Rhetorical skills presentation