Course Syllabus

Honors English I Syllabus – Mrs. Blythe – Fall 2018

*The order of the units may change

Unit 1: Home and Family

Anchor Test – The Odyssey

Supplemental Texts – Book Club selections (chosen on an individual basis)

Major Assessment – Argumentative Essay

Unit 2: Identity and Culture

Anchor text – A Raisin in the Sun

Supplemental Texts – Related nonfiction essays and articles

Major Assessment – Project (PBL) – My Identity and Culture

Unit 3: Conformity and Rebellion

Anchor Text – Romeo and Juliet

Supplemental Texts – Book Club selections (chosen on an individual basis)

Major Assessment – Literary Analysis Essay

Unit 4: Tradition and Progress

Anchor Test – To Kill a Mockingbird

Supplemental Texts – Related poetry, songs, and editorials

Major Assessment – Project (PBL) – Modern Controversial Court Cases

*Please also note that the JOURNAL counts each QUARTER as a major assessment grade.

The journal each quarter consists of 10 in-class timed writings. Prompts are given in class, and students have 15-20 minutes to write each response (depending on the nature of the question).