This course in American literature prepares students for college by developing language skills through grammar review, composition , vocabulary, and the reading and analyses of core selections from American literature.  A course requirement is completion (with revisions if necessary) of a formal literary research paper that meets departmental standards.

Prerequisites:  Successful completion of English II and teacher recommendation for the A1 level.

Texts:   Adventures in American Literature: Athena Edition

                                  Holt, Rinehart & Winston              

                

                 Modern Language Handbook                     

                 Holt Handbook: Language & Sentence Skills Practice  6th Edition

                                  Holt, Rinehart & Winston              

 

                 Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary                            

                                  Workshop: Level G

 

Grading Policy:

· Tests and Compositions = 65%

· Vocabulary Quizzes 10%   ( The one lowest is dropped.)

· Other Quizzes 15%  (None dropped)

· Dailies = 10%       ( The one lowest is dropped.)

Junior A1:  American Literature

Make-up Tests

These are administered on WEDNESDAY.  Your name on the board indicates you have something to makeup. Please be prompt, so we can finish on time.

Extra Help

Help is given on MONDAYS after school.  Lunch times and before school times can also be arranged.  Please come with a specific area of concern to work on.  Participation in a sport does not preclude your being able to come. Don’t forget to sign in at log book!

Syllabi

Students receive a yearly syllabus at the outset of each year. Monthly syllabi are also distributed.  Multiple copies are available upon request.