English II Level 1

Some Thoughts on College Preparatory English in the Second Year

First of all, let me congratulate you on the fine work you did last year. I am looking forward to our journey in literature and other activities together. Below are some thoughts I want to share with you. Summer Reading Please complete the in class reading test or pass in your reading journal for a test grade. See the course calendar for the test date. Heads Up!! You will be reading, discussing and writing a lot. A lot means at least one paper a week; At least one book every 4 - 5 weeks. The point is to learn stuff and to have some fun doing it. This course a cut above the rest. It requires a commitment to set aside the time to do the work. It will be difficult at times. If its difficult all the time, it could be possible you have taken too big a bite of academia. If you believe thats the case. SEE ME AS SOON AS YOU ARE GETTING BEHIND --- NOT WHEN YOURE DROWNING. We can work it out together. Ask Questions and Discuss Openly and Respectfully

Plagiarism: It is perfectly legal to directly quote from any source when you are producing a document and declaring that the document is your work AS LONG AS YOU

CITE THE SOURCES CORRECTLY. If you dont, you will have committed plagiarism and will receive an F for the Semester. Please ask
questions about this issue at this time or at any other time. Grading: Tests includes papers: Quizzes Class Participation Overall Effort 40% 20% 15% 25%

Tentative Course Outline First Semester: o MLA Handbook Writing and Intellectual Theft
o World Lit Biblical Reference

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Gilgamesh The Body of Christopher Creed Genesis Exodus Gospel of Matthew

Speech Competition
Mr. De Vito September, 2011

English II Level 1
Second Semester

Research Paper Subject and Specifications Elements of Fiction

Julius Caesar Siddhartha

Contact Me Let Me Count the Ways! Office: Chase House - Room 4 (Basement Next to Mrs. Johnsons Classroom) o Stop in or make an appointment to see me. Generally, I am there by 7:15 AM until 4:30 PM after school.

e-Mail: jdevito@fryebergacademy.org The preferred way! Telephone: 935-2001 Ext. 3333

Mr. De Vito September, 2011