Honors English Two - Mrs. Sharon Zuccarelli
Course Description:
Students who are in this accelerated course are highly motivated and have well-developed writing and critical-thinking skills. Students must be able to work independently, and possess a spirit of inquiry as they are expected to raise, as well as respond to, literary questions. The ability to read both literally and inferentially is essential. Critical reading and writing skills should be superior. This course will go beyond the standard American Literature curriculum, and will require more outside readings, more challenging vocabulary study, more self-directed writing assignments, and a more in-depth discussion of American Literature. Major work included is The Great Gatsby. A term paper is required.
Summer Reading:
 | Letters and Quotes on The Scarlet Letter |
| Test on Catcher in the Rye |
| Third Book - Literary Resume for one of the main characters |
Course to consist of three components:
Vocabulary: Units 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 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
