ENGLISH 10C SYLLABUS, 2013-2014
Mrs. Elizabeth Turner
erturner@henrico.k12.va.us
http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/erturner/
Godwin High School, Henrico County Public Schools
Course Description
English 10C is a college preparatory class at Godwin High School that follows Virginia’s
Standards of Learning for English Language Arts. The class will incorporate reading
comprehension, critical thinking, writing, listening, speaking, and vocabulary through activities
such as discussions, group work, oral presentations, and writing assignments. In order to be
successful, students should be engaged and motivated learners. With an emphasis on World
Literature, this course is designed to strengthen students’ skills in grammar/usage and various
modes of writing in preparation for the End of Course Writing SOL in March of 2014. By
passing the SOL, students may receive final exam exemption. In addition, students will write an
extended literary analysis research paper during the second semester.
Course Overview
Semester One
Review of literary analysis
Myths and legends including King Arthur
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Night by Elie Wiesel
Grammar usage review
Persuasive writing
Semester Two:
SOL review
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
The Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemingway
Ancient Greek theatre including Antigone by Sophocles
Shakespearean theatre including Julius Caesar
Advanced grammar studies
Extended literary analysis research paper
Materials
1. Three ring binder with paper and dividers for literature, writing/grammar, and vocab
2. Pencils, blue or black ink pen, colored pen, and highlighter
3. Composition book
4. Laptop with English 10 folder
5. Textbook and/or individual novels when needed
Textbook
The textbooks for this class are: Prentice Hall: Platinum and Elements of Writing: 4th Course
The website for this class is: http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/erturner/
Grading
The grades in this class are categorized. Each category represents a percentage of your grade.
