10th Grade World Literature

Syllabus
Teacher Contact Information:
Carlie Thompson
carlie.thompson@sccpss.com
912.395.6789 (room 1120)
mrscthompson.weebly.com class website
Remind: see instructions on Signature page
Best contact method: email
Course Overview:
This course focuses on the study of world literature, writing modes and genres, and essential conventions for
reading, writing, and speaking. Students will read and carefully analyze a broad and challenging range of literature,
expanding their awareness of world literature, history, and effective writing strategies. Through thoughtful reflection
and discussion, students will be able to analyze, deconstruct, and better understand world literature in a variety of
genres. Students will read modern essays as well as selections from world literature. Course readings feature fiction,
nonfiction, prose, and poetry from a variety of authors throughout the world. General topics and overarching themes
include, but are not limited to:
Alienation
Loyalty
Courage
Morality
Equality
Myths
Heroes
Necessity for change
Human rights

Objectives:
Strong emphasis is also placed on academic, creative, and technical writing skills necessary for college and careers.
Students will keep an online writing portfolio of all writing assignments. Students are expected to show growth in all
forms of writing as well as vocabulary usage.
In order to prepare students for the increasing technical demands of college and careers as well to help students
develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, technology will be used in many aspects of learning. Most
assignments will be completed and submitted electronically. Accommodations will be made for students who do not
have access to technology requirements at home (see accommodation form attached to this syllabus).
At the end of this course, you will

Demonstrate knowledge of the major authors, works, and themes of world literature
Demonstrate comprehension by identifying evidence (diction, imagery, point of view, figurative
language, symbolism, plot events) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (poetry,
prose/short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography, drama) and using this evidence as the basis for
interpretation.
Understand and acquire new vocabulary and use it correctly in reading and writing. Vocabulary to
include SAT words.
Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the
reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals closure.

Practice both timed and process writing and use the writing process to develop, revise and evaluate
writing.
Use research and technology to support writing.
Write in various modes: narrative, expository/informational, persuasive and technical.
Participate in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and group verbal interactions.
Deliver focused, coherent, and polished presentations that convey a clear and distinct perspective.
Review and demonstrate mastery of grammar usage through pretest and post test of basic grammar
skills.

Required Materials
To successfully complete this course, you will need

Black/blue ink pens and/or No. 2 pencils

Three ring binder with dividers (may be shared with other courses)
Loose leaf notebook paper
Spiral notebook or composition notebook for daily journals (only to be used for journals)
A computer or web-browsing device (tablet) with internet connection for at-home use (accommodations
will be made for students who do not have access to needed technology at home)

Additional Print Resources

Students will have access to a class set of these books in school; however, students will need to read the majority of
the books at home in order for class time to be spent discussing the texts and working on projects related to the
texts. Purchasing the following books will benefit students in this course. They also are excellent books that will be
useful later in college and are enjoyable reading material for other family members.

Antigone by Sophocles (available in textbook and e-textbook)

Night by Elie Wiesel
In the Time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (available in textbook and e-textbook)

Textbook
All students will have access to a print textbook in class. Students also have access to an electronic textbook, which
can be accessed via computer or an Apple or Android tablet. Accommodations will be made for students without
internet access at home.
Pearson Common Core Literature: Grade 10
Online Resources
usatestprep.com
drive.google.com
weebly.com

dictionary.com
easybib.com
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Class Rules
1. Respect the teacher, the classroom, and your peers. It is imperative that students respect the
rights of the teacher to teach and other students to learn. I will not tolerate talking during
instruction, foul language, direct disrespect or disobedience, refusal to complete assignments
during class, any anything I deem to be misbehavior during class. All students have the right to
feel valued and respected in the classroom. To accomplish this, all students must show respect for
one another by respecting diverse values and points of view. Own your own learning and
encourage others. Show maturity during discussions of controversial issues if you disagree with

others. Freedom of expression is valued in my classroom; however, it is understood that certain

words constitute hate speech and have no place in an educational environment. Any language
that creates a hostile learning environment for any student, or impede the ability of the teacher to
teach or students to learn, will not be tolerated and will result in an immediate referral to
administration. Additionally, take care of shared materials and resources in class, including
textbooks, desks, and other materials provided by the teacher or brought to class by others. All
students deserve an equal opportunity to benefit from these resources. Do not vandalize the
classroom in any way (writing on desks or walls, putting gum under desks/chairs, destroying or
damaging materials, removing materials from walls). To do so will result in a referral.
2. Be responsible for your own learning. Plagiarism is defined as using another persons thoughts
and accomplishments without proper acknowledgement and documentation. This also includes
unauthorized collaboration with another student in which you both submit the same or similar
document. It is an unacceptable offense and a serious breach of honor. Students will receive a
zero for the plagiarized work, which will not be able to made up at a later time. It should be
assumed that all assignments are independent unless specifically stated by the instructor.
3. Follow all school rules. This includes: arriving to class on time and in dress code, and
keeping electronics put away. School tardy policy is followed per handbook. Third tardy
results in detention; fourth, referral. Take care of your business between classes use the
restroom, visit your locker, etc. The instructor will specify if it is time to use technology for
educational purposes, such as research, typing, or the only textbook. This is at the instructors
discretion. Devices are never to be used for off-task communication, entertainment, gaming,
texting, social media, or other unnecessary distractions.

NOTE: Any refusal to hand over electronic devices or headphones to

the teacher will result in an automatic office referral.
4. Clean up after yourself. Do not eat, drink, or chew gum in class. Keep the classroom neat and
tidy. If you have trash, ensure that it is in the trash can before you leave the classroom. Put desks
back in their original position by the time class has ended. You are young adults, and I should not
have to tell you how to clean up after yourselves.

Consequences
1.
2.
3.
4.

Warning
Parent Contact
Detention
Office Referral

Grading Policies:
Make Up Assignments
Excused Absences Students are permitted to make up work missed during absences for any of the
following reasons: participation in a school-sponsored activities, personal illness, medical requirements,
family illness, death of a family member, observance of a religious holiday, orders of government agencies,
hazardous conditions, or suspension. Students must complete any missed homework, tests, or assessments
within THREE school days after the student returns to school. Any assignments or projects given prior to
days of absence are due immediately upon the first day a student returns with the exception of
electronically submitted assignments. Unless approved by the teacher, electronically submitted assignments
should still be submitted when assigned prior to the students absence.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING OUT WHAT ASSIGNMENTS YOU MISSED AND
SUBMITTING YOUR WORK WITHIN THREE DAYS. CHECK THE ABSENT BIN THE DAY
YOU RETURN AND COMPLETE ANY MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.
If you missed a test, you must make arrangements with the instructor on the day you return to take
the test. Most test retakes will occur after school.
Late Submissions Late work will be accepted within FIVE school days FOR MAJOR PROJECTS AND
ESSAYS ONLY; however, students will incur the following penalties (if assignment is not worth 100
points, equal percentage will be deducted, for example, 2 days late, 20% grade reduction):
o One day ten points off grade
o Two days twenty points off grade
o Three days thirty points off grade
o Four or more days forty points off grade
o Five or more days assignment will not be accepted; students will receive a zero.
CLASSWORK, HOMEWORK, AND OTHER DAILY ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE.
YOU MUST TURN THESE ASSIGNMENTS IN ON TIME IF YOU EXPECT A GRADE FOR THEM.

Flipped Classroom Assignments Some homework assignments are assigned for the purpose of
preparing students for a class activity the next day. This teaching method, known as the flipped
classroom method requires students to read or study at home so that more time is available in class for
project-based learning. Accepting these assignments late defeats the purpose of the assignment; therefore,
any assignment of this nature (indicated with an FC in the grade book) will not be accepted late. Students
will receive a zero for these assignments if they are not submitted on time.
Resubmitted Assignments and Assessments If students submit an assignment on time, but are not
content with the grade they earn, any student may resubmit the assignments by either attending tutorial or
completing a remediation assignment.
Extra Credit Students who have worked hard and done the usual, expected, and necessary work, but
who still need additional help to pull up their grade may be given extra credit assignments to raise their
grade (at the teachers discretion). Students whose grade is suffering because they have missed
assignments, however, will not be given the opportunity to raise their grade through extra credit
assignments.

Assessments (60% of grade)

Tests, Essays, Projects 60%
Other Assignments (40% of grade)
Classwork, Homework 30%
Quizzes 10%

Grading Scale:
A 90-100
B 80- 89
C 70- 79
F 0-69

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tutorial will be offered on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00. Students must clearly

indicate their objective for the tutorial (name of assignment, quiz, test). Students must pre-register by going
to the link on the class website or signing up in class on a designated sheet. In order to attend tutorial,
students (or parents) must sign up by Tuesday evening in order to allow the teacher time to prepare the
needed instruction and assignments for tutorial.
Students may attend tutorial to get extra help and to earn a higher grade on assignments that they completed
on time. Students may not complete work in tutorial that they did not complete by the due date.
Tutorial during weeks 8 and 9 of each marking period is reserved only for students who have attended
tutorial at least once during weeks 1-7.

I recommend that all parents and students sign up for Remind reminders.

Signing Up for Remind

What is Remind?
Remind is a service that allows the teacher to
communicate easily with parents and students about
things that involve the entire class. Information that
relates to specific students will never be sent out
using Remind. Messages will be limited to due dates
for major assignments and dates that progress reports
are being issued and are sent out usually no more
than twice per week. (I will not blow up your phone.
I promise!)
You can also send me message via this service. This
can be helpful for students who are not comfortable
asking questions during class, or who have questions

outside of class. Please note that these messages are

sent to my email, so I may not receive them outside
of school hours.

How do I sign up?

Via text: Send a text to this

number: 81010 with this message:
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Thank you!