English Two - Mrs. Sharon Zuccarelli
Course Description
English II is a survey course of American Literature, beginning
with the study of early American Literature and taking the student
through the historical time periods, continuing up to and including
modern American Literature. Representative selections from various
genres in each time period are examined. Major work included is
The Great Gatsby. Grammar is emphasized within the framework of
composition. Vocabulary work is a continuation of the Houghton
Mifflin vocabulary series, in addition to the vocabulary from the
literary selections.
Summer Reading
 | Letter and Quotes on The Scarlet Letter |
| Test on Catcher in the Rye |
Course to consist of three components:
Vocabulary
Chapters 1-14
Literature
Periods to be discussed: Native Americanism, Puritanism,
Colonialism, Classicism, Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Realism,
Regionalism, Naturalism, Modernism, Modern American Fiction and
Non-Fiction (Selected pieces from each era culminating with the
reading of The Great Gatsby in the second semester).
Writing
To include portfolio and journal writing with an emphasis on
writing a 3-5 page term paper in the MLA format
Quizzes and Tests will be given at the discretion of the
instructor to assess student progress 
Grading Policy:
| Tests: 50% |
| Quizzes: 40% |
| Homework: 10% |
| Projects and Portfolio writing will be assigned a quiz or
test grade |
Classroom Policies
These policies are very important. Please pay close attention.
- All students are expected to come to class prepared. This
means books, binder or notebook and folder, journal, pens, and
all assigned work should be with you.
- You are expected to be in your seat when the bell rings.
Class begins promptly at the bell and ends with the instructor’s
dismissal.
- All assignments are due on their assigned due date. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
- If there is a problem keeping up with the assignments or the
readings, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the
instructor as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the end
of the quarter or semester. I may be contacted through my email
address; before or after class or by calling the main office and
leaving a message. Your best bet would be to email. I check my
email every day.
- Missed work is the responsibility of the student. It would be
advisable to obtain a classmate’s phone number or email address
or check Homework Live on a daily basis. I will make every
effort to post the week’s assignments by Monday afternoon. Test
and Quiz Make Ups should be made up within three (3) days of
your return to school; otherwise the grade becomes a zero.
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STUDENTS WILL BE TREATED IN AN APPROPRIATE AND RESPECTFUL
MANNER AND ARE EXPECTED TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES THE SAME. If there
is a problem at anytime, I will be available before and after
class, as well as after school. I will not discuss any
disagreement during class time. It is neither fair to take class
time away from the others nor appropriate to discuss any
disagreements in front of them. This respects your right to
privacy.
Teacher's Contact Information
| E-mail - szuccarelli@gchsrams.org |
| Phone - Call the main office (456-4400) and leave a message. |
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Assignments
