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    Grade 8 English Course Syllabus 2014-15 1

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    This document provides information about the Language and Literature III course. It introduces the instructor, Marieke van Lankvelt, and outlines course materials, assessments, units, and expectations. Key components include building on writing, reading, speaking and listening skills; readings from various genres and time periods; assignments such as narratives, essays, poetry, fiction, and a research paper; and formative and summative assessments recorded on Managebac. Students will need a MacBook and charger in class each day.

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    This document provides information about the Language and Literature III course. It introduces the instructor, Marieke van Lankvelt, and outlines course materials, assessments, units, and expectations. Key components include building on writing, reading, speaking and listening skills; readings from various genres and time periods; assignments such as narratives, essays, poetry, fiction, and a research paper; and formative and summative assessments recorded on Managebac. Students will need a MacBook and charger in class each day.

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    Language and Literature III

    Instructor: Marieke van Lankvelt


    E-Mail: mvanlankvelt@chadwickschool.org
    Room: B218
    Office hours: 3:30-4:00 Tue-Fri (Or by
    appointment)

    Course Overview

    Materials

    This high school prep course will build upon the writing, reading,
    speaking and listening components fundamental to middle school
    English. Our readings will include a variety of genres, time periods,
    authors and themes. You will write a personal narrative, the analytical
    TEA essay, creative poetry, fiction and a well-documented research
    paper. In addition to shorter and longer speaking assignments, you will
    regularly participate in Socratic Seminars, fishbowl discussions, speech
    clubs, and extensive group work.

    Students will need the following


    materials each day in class:

    Essential Agreements

    Follow the core values


    Actively participate in class
    Support classmates and ask for help when needed
    Dont be afraid to make mistakes
    Always bring a positive attitude and open mind to class
    Be a risk-taker, reflector, and a creator
    Read, read, and read some more

    Formative Assessment
    In class:
    You can expect comments on formative assessments, which include
    quizzes, journal entries, written activities, class discussions, writing
    conferences, and reading logs, and will be recorded every two weeks on
    Managebac.
    Homework:
    Students may receive up to 30 minutes of homework per night. If no
    homework has been assigned, students are required to read an English
    novel, short story, or poetry for at least 30 minutes.

    Summative Assessment
    You will be assessed using the language and literature assessment
    criteria at least once per unit. These tasks will be given to you in
    advance and will be recorded on Managebac.

    MYP Assessment Criteria


    Criterion A: Analysing Criterion B: Organizing
    Criterion C: Producing Text Criterion D: Using Language

    MacBook and charger

    Course Content
    Unit 1 - Perspective
    The Writing Process
    Short Fiction
    Grammar and Vocabulary (all
    year)
    Speech Club (all year)
    Unit 2 - Communications
    Nonfiction: Persepolis
    Graphic novel
    Research skills
    Unit 3 - Creativity
    Creative Writing
    Poetry/Drama
    Using the MLA style
    Building an effective thesis
    Unit 4 - Connections
    Fiction: Novel literature
    circles
    Literary Devices
    Reading Analysis

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