Mrs. Waldinger

Course Objectives Develop college readiness in reading and writing,

with an emphasis on nonfictionDevelop college readiness in researching and writing

a research term paperDevelop ability to write clear, well-organized,

correct, and sophisticated essays on demand (in-class essays)

Develop ability to write complex sentences in a variety of ways

Develop ability to read critically: draw inferences; analyze style ; recognize author’s purpose and theme

GRADING POLICYHomework: 10 ptsClasswork: 10 ptsQuizzes: 10- 30 ptsEssays: 100 ptsTests: 50 – 100 ptsResearch Paper: 200 – 300 ptsClasswork: 10% of grade up to 50 pts

maximum

Major Themes in American Lit

The physical journey to spiritual enlightenment

The role of the individual in societyThe American Dream

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COMMUNICATION WHS website updated dailyEmail: hwaldinger@conejo.k12.ca.usPhone: 805 497-6711 x.4208

TEXTSLiterature: Timeless Voices, Timeless

Themes. Prentice HallThe Crucible, Arthur MillerInto the Wild, Jon KrakauerIndividual novel by an American author