STUDENT __________________________________COURSE : BRITISH LITERATURE
I. Student Learning Outcomes
All Tamiscal courses share the purpose of helping the student read, write, speak,
and solve problems effectively. All courses within the English department are
designed to aid the student in developing to a higher level his skills in organizing
his ideas, interpreting and applying what he reads, and in choosing words, punctuation
and spellings that will allow him to explain to others his theories and ideas
about what he reads and about life.
Students will learn and practice the steps in the writing process. Students will develop vocabulary, identify details, central idea, infer and generalize in reading. Students will read and interpret and analyze works of fiction.
II. Activities
Students will read books, articles and stories from Great Britain.
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the diverse ways in which mankind
sees himself, his society and his world.
Students will explore the characteristics of British Literature.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the influence of historical events
on human thought and expression.
Students will write essays, informal papers, and various types of responses
that relate to this literature.
Students will compare and contrast beliefs and practices in British cultures.
III. Resources
In addition to the textbook, students are expected to utilize Tamiscal Homepage
links, the internet, Electric Library, District and County libraries, CDs, Videos,
and relevant media.
IV. Assessment
Assignments for this course will include preparation for meeting District Outcome
Assessments. For the purposes of evaluation and grading during the course, the
following methods may be used: weekly assignments; projects; laboratory work;
written reports; presentations; participation; quizzes and exams. Students will
be informed of the grading criteria at the beginning of each semester.
Students enrolled in this course will participate in all required District Assessments.
V. Duration
The agreement is effective until the end of the current semester.
VI. Progress Monitoring
Progress will be monitored at weekly meetings; therefore, attendance is required.
Missed appointments, tests, and assignments will result in partial course credits
and may result in required attendance to Supervised Independent Study (SIS).
Grades and credits will be reported at the quarter and end of the semester.
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I accept the terms of this agreement
Student ____________________________________ Date Started _________________
Staff ______________________________________ Date Completed ______________
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Parent _____________________________________ Credits Earned _______Grade________