ENGLISH 11
COURSE INFORMATION
TEACHER/CONTACT
Ms. Hala Aphaivongs hala@isb.ac.th
EXPECTATIONS/PROCEDURES
− All books will be assigned by number. Students will have the option to purchase texts for their own. Books not purchased may not be marked in and, if damaged or lost, replacement charges will be charged.
− Required materials must be brought to each class period. No sharing or leaving the class to
go to lockers.
− Students should be prepared to turn in homework/projects at the beginning of class. Late work: Zero tolerance policy (with pre-arranged exceptions for major assignment and unforeseen circumstances).(English Dept. Policy)
− Students are responsible for contacting the teacher as soon as possible for any missed work and or assignments due to an absence (excused or not). No late work is allowed on unexcused tardies or absences. (Handbook pp.17-18)
− Any student who cheats, copies work or allows others to complete work will be disciplined
according to the student handbook p.53.
− Dress code will be enforced in the classroom. (Handbook pp.25-28)
− Mobile phones / iPods / Palms and similar devices are not allowed to be operated in the classroom. (Handbook pp.22)
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Students will
• communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations
• understand and use accurately oral and written forms of the language that are commonly encountered in a range of situations
• understand and use a range of vocabulary in common usage
• select a register that is generally appropriate to the situation
• express ideas with general clarity and some fluency
• structure arguments in a generally clear, coherent and convincing way
• understand and respond appropriately to written and spoken material of average difficulty
• assess some subtleties of the language in a range of forms, styles and registers
• show an awareness of, and sensitivity to, some elements of the culture(s) related to the language studied.
ASSESSMENTS
Written Commentary
Compare-Contrast Essay
Oral Commentary
Oral Presentation
Dramatization
Creative Writing
Tests and Quizzes
Annotation
Classroom Participation
TOPICS OF STUDY
Unit 1: Novel Study – The Good Earth (August/September)
Assessments: Annotation/Guided Commentary
Unit 2: Novel Study - Native Son (October/November)
Assessments: Dramatization/Commentary
Unit 3: Poetry – Langston Hughes (December/January)
Assessments: Creative Writing/Commentary
Semester Break
Unit 4: Novel - Fahrenheit 451 (February-March)
Assessments: Oral Commentary/Compare -Contrast Essay
Unit 5: Non Fiction – Media and Culture (April/May)
Focus: News /Opinion /Advertisements & Propaganda (April/May)
Assessments: Straight News article/ Editorial/Oral Presentation of Ads
