Survey of Literature - English I
Ms. Cotan – Periods 1 & 8 room 202
Periods 3,4, & 5 room 242
The aim of this course is to study various pieces of literature while incorporating essential writing practices. There will be a focus on a person's identity. This will range from individual identity to global identity.
Quarter 1: Individual Identity
Hercules from Mythology and You
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by M. Haddon
Poetry
Quarter 2: Community Identity
The Lottery by S. Jackson
Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet
Poetry
Quarter 3: Societal Identity
Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck
A Good Man is Hard to find by Flannery O’Connor
A&P by Updike
Poetry
Quarter 4: Global Identity
Zeitoun by Eggers
Nelson Mandela Speech
Poetry
Welcome to the Lane Tech community! I am looking forward to a great year filled with great literature and significant writing. In order for the class to run smoothly, there are several steps that must take place. First and foremost, the students are aware of my expectations of respect. They understand that it begins with the individual. Each person in the classroom must respect themselves, their classmates, and the teacher. I believe that respect is not only given to the students, but the teacher must respect each student as well. The students must follow the following policies for the class to be successful.
Supplies:
three subject notebook
pens and pencils
highlighters
Lane Tech planner
Workload:
reading (silently and orally)
class and homework assignments
vocabulary, literary terms, and grammar
formal and informal writing
annotations and notetaking
Participation:
classroom discussions
group discussions
presentations
Grade System:
homework:15%
in-class assignments: 10%
projects: 25%
exams: 25%
quizzes: 15%
participation: 10%
Late Work:
Students have a three-day grace period. For every day that it is late, 10% will be deducted from the assignment. After three days, the assignment will not be collected.
Grade Scale
100-90 → A
89-80 → B
79-70 → C
69-60 → D
59-0 → F
Contact information:
If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Email: [email protected]
Google Classroom:
Every student should be entered into our Google Classroom. This is a great resource for them. It is updated regularly with assignments, due dates, and reminders.
Ms. Cotan – Periods 1 & 8 room 202
Periods 3,4, & 5 room 242
The aim of this course is to study various pieces of literature while incorporating essential writing practices. There will be a focus on a person's identity. This will range from individual identity to global identity.
Quarter 1: Individual Identity
Hercules from Mythology and You
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by M. Haddon
Poetry
Quarter 2: Community Identity
The Lottery by S. Jackson
Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet
Poetry
Quarter 3: Societal Identity
Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck
A Good Man is Hard to find by Flannery O’Connor
A&P by Updike
Poetry
Quarter 4: Global Identity
Zeitoun by Eggers
Nelson Mandela Speech
Poetry
Welcome to the Lane Tech community! I am looking forward to a great year filled with great literature and significant writing. In order for the class to run smoothly, there are several steps that must take place. First and foremost, the students are aware of my expectations of respect. They understand that it begins with the individual. Each person in the classroom must respect themselves, their classmates, and the teacher. I believe that respect is not only given to the students, but the teacher must respect each student as well. The students must follow the following policies for the class to be successful.
Supplies:
three subject notebook
pens and pencils
highlighters
Lane Tech planner
Workload:
reading (silently and orally)
class and homework assignments
vocabulary, literary terms, and grammar
formal and informal writing
annotations and notetaking
Participation:
classroom discussions
group discussions
presentations
Grade System:
homework:15%
in-class assignments: 10%
projects: 25%
exams: 25%
quizzes: 15%
participation: 10%
Late Work:
Students have a three-day grace period. For every day that it is late, 10% will be deducted from the assignment. After three days, the assignment will not be collected.
Grade Scale
100-90 → A
89-80 → B
79-70 → C
69-60 → D
59-0 → F
Contact information:
If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Email: [email protected]
Google Classroom:
Every student should be entered into our Google Classroom. This is a great resource for them. It is updated regularly with assignments, due dates, and reminders.