World Literature 2013-2014
Mrs. Goff, Room 215
Contact information: 635-4477(call or text); [email protected] (email)
Website: goff215.weebly.com
Blog: http://wl215.wordpress.com
World Literature Textbook Online: http://www.glencoe.com/ose/showbook.php Code= C31A980325
Course Description
Welcome to a year of World Literature. This course will cover reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking. Each quarter is divided into units of study; each unit is focused around essential questions to help us explore the material at hand. One of my goals for the year is to enhance your literary experience through technology. To do this, computer access is important. If this is an issue, please let me know so I can make accommodations. The following information is the course overview in a nutshell. It is to be understood that the work listed below will be supplemented by in class writing, reading, quizzes, and other related activities. Also, it may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances and/or the nature of the class.
First Quarter: August 28-November 5 (Greek Drama)
Focus: The Tragic Vision
Core text: Oedipus, a play by Sophocles
Summative assessment: interpret a “scene” from Oedipus (memorization)
Writing: expository essay on Oedipus; topic options TBA
Second Quarter: November 6-January 24 (African Literature)
Focus: Traditional vs. Modern Values
Core text: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Summative assessment: deliver a persuasive speech
Writing: persuasive essay on Things Fall Apart; topic options TBA
Third Quarter: January 27- April 4 (Afghani Literature)
Focus: Human Rights
Core Text- The Kite Runner, a novel by Khaled Hosseini
Summative assessment: create a Power Point presentation to convince the audience that a specific human rights violation must be addressed by the United Nations.
Writing: literary analytical essay based on a theme in the novel
Fourth Quarter: April 7-June 18 (Haitian Literature, Shakespearean play)
Focus: Survival in the Face of Adversity
Core Text: Krik? Krak! a series of short stories by Edwidge Danticat
Writing: narrative essay that mimics the writing structure of “Epilogue, Women Like Us.”
Summative Assessment: Your final assessment for the year will be your work on a Shakespeare play. We will work with Trinity Repertory Company. To date, we have not chosen the play. Stay tuned.
Grading Policy
Graded work will fall under one of the following four categories: 10%, 20%, 30%, or 40%. You will know ahead of time the grade value for each assignment. You will submit some assignments to www.turnitin.com. This is not optional; please record your class ID number and password.
Period 1: class ID- 6652424 password- purple
Period 5: class ID- 6652429 password- purple
Period 6: class ID- 6652417 password- purple
Class Expectations
c. Excused absence with note = see me on the day you return. We will decide on an appropriate due date. If you do not see me, you may not make up the
missed work and any missed assignment will = 0.
5. No food, cell phones, head phones, or hats allowed during class. I will confiscate your cell phone and give it to the appropriate administrator. He/she will determine the necessary consequence. I will take your hat for the day; any repeated offenses will be turned over to the appropriate administrator. These rules begin today. Drinks are acceptable.
Mrs. Goff, Room 215
Contact information: 635-4477(call or text); [email protected] (email)
Website: goff215.weebly.com
Blog: http://wl215.wordpress.com
World Literature Textbook Online: http://www.glencoe.com/ose/showbook.php Code= C31A980325
Course Description
Welcome to a year of World Literature. This course will cover reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking. Each quarter is divided into units of study; each unit is focused around essential questions to help us explore the material at hand. One of my goals for the year is to enhance your literary experience through technology. To do this, computer access is important. If this is an issue, please let me know so I can make accommodations. The following information is the course overview in a nutshell. It is to be understood that the work listed below will be supplemented by in class writing, reading, quizzes, and other related activities. Also, it may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances and/or the nature of the class.
First Quarter: August 28-November 5 (Greek Drama)
Focus: The Tragic Vision
Core text: Oedipus, a play by Sophocles
Summative assessment: interpret a “scene” from Oedipus (memorization)
Writing: expository essay on Oedipus; topic options TBA
Second Quarter: November 6-January 24 (African Literature)
Focus: Traditional vs. Modern Values
Core text: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Summative assessment: deliver a persuasive speech
Writing: persuasive essay on Things Fall Apart; topic options TBA
Third Quarter: January 27- April 4 (Afghani Literature)
Focus: Human Rights
Core Text- The Kite Runner, a novel by Khaled Hosseini
Summative assessment: create a Power Point presentation to convince the audience that a specific human rights violation must be addressed by the United Nations.
Writing: literary analytical essay based on a theme in the novel
Fourth Quarter: April 7-June 18 (Haitian Literature, Shakespearean play)
Focus: Survival in the Face of Adversity
Core Text: Krik? Krak! a series of short stories by Edwidge Danticat
Writing: narrative essay that mimics the writing structure of “Epilogue, Women Like Us.”
Summative Assessment: Your final assessment for the year will be your work on a Shakespeare play. We will work with Trinity Repertory Company. To date, we have not chosen the play. Stay tuned.
Grading Policy
Graded work will fall under one of the following four categories: 10%, 20%, 30%, or 40%. You will know ahead of time the grade value for each assignment. You will submit some assignments to www.turnitin.com. This is not optional; please record your class ID number and password.
Period 1: class ID- 6652424 password- purple
Period 5: class ID- 6652429 password- purple
Period 6: class ID- 6652417 password- purple
Class Expectations
- Be on time to class. Each lateness without a pass= 0 on a 10% assignment. If there’s not a 10% assignment due on the day you’re late, I will change a previous 10% assignment to a 0.
- Come prepared to work every day in class.
- Hand in work on time. Late work = 0. No excuses; it is non negotiable. If you have an unforeseeable circumstance, please call or text me at 635-4477 and leave an explanatory message. If I do not receive a message and you do not have your work, it is a 0. This class is not only about enhancing your intellectual capabilities but it is about honing your skills in ownership and responsibility as well.
- a. All work is due at the beginning of class unless noted. This means that you may NOT go to the library to print your work unless you’ve spoken or emailed me ahead of time. Please anticipate printing problems ahead of time; the library may be closed the day an assignment is due.
c. Excused absence with note = see me on the day you return. We will decide on an appropriate due date. If you do not see me, you may not make up the
missed work and any missed assignment will = 0.
5. No food, cell phones, head phones, or hats allowed during class. I will confiscate your cell phone and give it to the appropriate administrator. He/she will determine the necessary consequence. I will take your hat for the day; any repeated offenses will be turned over to the appropriate administrator. These rules begin today. Drinks are acceptable.