Syllabus

COURSE TITLE: Grade Nine-Literature Composition  DESCRIPTION: This course integrates the study of writing, grammar, and useage, literature, and speaking and listening. This course will emphasize both oral and written response to literature; along with helping students understand the distinguishing characteristics of the various genres. Regular vocabulary study is also emphaisized; SAT practices are required.  Students will study the following: __Romeo & Juliet__ - drama __To Kill A Mockingbird__ - novel __A Midsummer Night's Dream__ - drama BREAKDOWN: 40%: Tests/Quizzes 20%: Homework 20%: Research 10%: Final Exam MATERIALS: One 3-ring Binder One folder Pens & Pencils