ࡱ > ; = : ] bjbj11 4 [,\[,\ . . . . . . . . $ N0 3 h ;. ;. P. . . -, - چ . , . f. 0 . , l3 l3 ( - l3 - h " ;. ;. j . l3 > Z : Mrs. Daltorio, Language Arts Phone - 724-378-8565, ext. 2201 Room 201 E-mail daltorion@hopewellarea.org Syllabus Composition General Objectives develop writing and research skills, read and study literature, build vocabulary Specific Objectives students will Display proficiency in standard written English. Demonstrate competency in using the writing process: prewriting, drafting, peer editing, revising, proofreading and publishing. Employ 5 paragraph essay model including introduction, idea development in 3 body paragraphs and conclusion. Formulate thesis in introductory paragraph. Develop topics through description, facts, reasons and examples, evidence, comparison, contrast, cause and effect, definition. Write essays of different styles: personal, formal, informal. Demonstrate awareness of audience, tone and purpose. Write critical papers on literary works. Write a 5-7 page research paper using proper MLA documentation with works cited. Use library resources and develop research skills. Use computer lab and improve computer skills. Build vocabulary for college preparation. Read and analyze appropriate grade level literature. Build literary knowledge for college preparation. Develop and display speaking and listening skills. Research Paper -REQUIRED You must complete a 5-7 page research paper. More details on the assignment will follow. Portfolio You will maintain a folder of your work in class. Keep all essays and writing assignments in this folder. You will submit a selection of your work in the form of a portfolio at the end of the year. You will provide a sample of your prewriting, drafts, essays, other various writing, projects and other accomplishments documenting your progress throughout the year. Therefore, it is critical to keep your work from early on. The items in the folder should be carefully selected to show improvement and demonstrate what you have learned. This folder is not to be used to keep material from other classes! Writing types Descriptive, Compare/contrast, problem/solution, definition, cause/effect, informational, persuasive, classification, narrative, creative, analysis, critique, outline, summary, editorial, timed, essay test, film review Film and Literature Topics Fiction and nonfiction; short stories; current events; American literature, film and culture; The Crucible Arthur Miller, Catcher in the Rye J.D Salinger Grammar Topics Commonly made mistakes, sentence completeness, run on sentences, sentence fragments, sentence variety, subject verb agreement, verb tense, active/passive voice of verbs, strong verbs, clauses and phrases, punctuation Other Group projects, speaking and listening skills & G O P \ w ֽufZNN? hXf h