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).
Course Summary:
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