Course+Outline

Barbara Henriques Room 4208 bhenriques@aisk.com

English 10

The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the full range of language skills over the course of one year. They will read a variety of materials and analyze and evaluate the language that has been used by the author. They will look at how writers achieve effects, selecting examples to support their arguments. Students will also be assessed on their own written skills in a variety of forms and styles. They will learn how to articulate their experiences and express clearly what is thought, felt and imagined. They will also learn to present more factual material using appropriate language and linguistic techniques. In their writing, students will be assessed on their accurate and effective use of grammar, spelling and punctuation.


 * __ Subject Content __**

Students will read a range of texts and learn how to analyze and evaluate this material. They will be required to select evidence in support of their answers.
 * Reading **

Students will learn to write in a range of styles, presenting facts, opinions and arguments as well as articulating more descriptive or personal experiences. In particular, they will learn to use the appropriate language for a given task.
 * Writing **


 * Speaking & Listening **

Throughout the course students will be expected to develop their ability to communicate verbally as an individual and as a member of a small group, assuming specific roles and responsibilities within class discussion.

Students will consider a variety of materials and be encouraged to explore language in a range of form and style.
 * Resources and Texts **

Students will be confronted with a range of projects and assignments throughout the course in order to prepare them for the rigors of IB. This will necessarily include test essays under timed conditions. (see the AISK Grade Descriptors)
 * Assessment **

Students will study a range of texts. These will include the following:
 * Subject Content **


 * __ Quarter 1 Non Fiction __**

Night by Elie Wiesel Dust Tracks On A Road by Zora Neale Hurston


 * __ Quarter 2 Novels __**

Fiela’s Child by Dalene Matthee Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens


 * __ Quarter 3 Detailed Studies __**

101 Great American Poems The American Poetry & Literacy Project

The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare


 * __ Quarter 4 Genre Drama __**

Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller The Wedding - a one act comic play by Anton Chekhov

__**Turn it In details:**__

English 10 Class ID: 4249582 Password: Gamma

__ AISK MS/HS Grade Descriptors __


 * A

90 to 100% || - **Maintains** and **exceeds** AISK curriculum standards - Provides evidence of a **high** level of critical thinking and application of knowledge in a variety of tasks - Provides evidence of a **high** level of creative and/or innovative learning or understanding - **Highly** motivated and works independently ||
 * B

80 to 89% || - **Maintains** and **meets** AISK curriculum standards - Provides evidence of a **good** level of critical thinking and application of knowledge in a variety of tasks - Provides evidence of a **good** level of creative and/or innovative learning or understanding - **Usually** motivated and works independently **with occasional assistance** ||
 * C

70 to 79% || - **Meets** **most** AISK curriculum standards - Provides evidence of a **moderate** level of critical thinking and application of knowledge in a variety of tasks - Provides evidence of a **moderate** level of creative and/or innovative learning or understanding - **Sometimes** motivated and works independently **with some assistance** ||
 * D

60 to 69% || - **Meets** level of **some** AISK curriculum standards - Provides **minimal** evidence of critical thinking and application of knowledge in a variety of tasks - Provides **minimal** evidence of creative and/or innovative learning or understanding - **Little** motivation and works independently **with assistance** ||
 * F

55 to 59% || - **Does not meet** AISK curriculum standards - Provides **insufficient** evidence of critical thinking and application of knowledge in a variety of tasks - Provides **insufficient** evidence of creative and/or innovative learning or understanding - **Not** motivated and **does not** work independently ||