Questions and Answers
What is the primary objective of the English 4 course?
To help students take their reading and writing skills to the next level of sophistication while challenging their own assumptions about themselves.
The course aims to cultivate your ________ through various activities.
compassion
Which of the following is one of the course goals?
What percentage of the grade is based on Writing?
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An A+ begins at 96.99% in the grading system.
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What kind of materials are required for the class?
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Match the following course texts with their assignments:
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Study Notes
General Course Information
- Self-discovery opportunity through challenging conventions in reading, writing, and critical thinking.
- Aims to enhance reading and writing sophistication while questioning personal learning assumptions.
Course Goals/Objectives
- Cultivate compassion through various communicative approaches (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
- Explore diverse voices and styles, critically analyzing how authors challenge conventions.
- Reflect on personal identity, learning processes, and reactions to texts.
- Develop logical argument organization and strong writing and speaking voices.
- Focus on constructive feedback practices and revision in thinking, writing, and speaking.
- Foster critical thinking skills including truth-seeking, judiciousness, inquisitiveness, confident reasoning, and open-mindedness.
- Enhance creativity in expression.
Evaluation
- Summative Assessments:
- Writing: 35%
- Speaking/Performing/Presenting: 25%
- Projects/Creative Work: 30%
- Formative Assessments:
- Other (quizzes, revisions, etc.): 10%
Grading Scale in the English Department
- A scale ranging from A+ (97 and above) to F (below 59.5).
- Rounding policy applies, with specific criteria for A- and A+ distinctions.
Required Materials
- Chromebook or laptop for digital access to course materials; organization of digital folders is important.
- A curious and open mind is essential for engagement in the course.
Course Texts
Semester 1 Units
- Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel: Major assignments include quiz, in-class essay, and presentation.
- Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell: Major assignments include essay and passion project.
- Speakers’ Forum: Focused on interpretive public reading.
- Poetry: Various poetry provided; major assignments include an in-class essay and creative writing.
Semester 2 Units
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare: Major assignments include in-class analysis, adapted screenplay, and Harkness discussion.
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Major assignments include Harkness discussion and essay.
- There There by Tommy Orange: Major assignments include presentation and essay.
Instructor Expectations
- Openness to student ideas and opinions regarding texts and the course overall.
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Description
Explore the themes of self-discovery and critical thinking in Ms. Moriarty's English 4 class. This course invites students to challenge conventions through diverse texts and innovative writing assignments, fostering both creativity and analytical skills.
