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THE CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

American Literature Credit Recovery

Course Syllabus

Instructor: D. Miller

Phone: 773-534-9710Email: [email protected]

Class Website: http://amlit.chiartsorp.wikispaces.net/

Availability: I will be available to answer any questions via email throughout the school week. I am also

available if you need to ask a question in person during study hall in room 207. Study sessions at ChiArts

will be held on April 9, April 17, and May 7 from 5:15-7:15 pm. Students are strongly encouraged to

attend all sessions, but must attend the session on April 9 plus one additional session in order to receive

credit for the course. Course Description:

This course is an abbreviated version of the American Literature course you have taken at ChiArts.

American Literature combines an in-depth study of themes that have shaped the American discourse

with critical reading of American literature and primary source documents. Rigorous Socratic discussion,

collaborative learning, and independent study provide opportunities for investigating and analyzing the

tensions and friction among different perspectives and interpretations of the American experience.

Students write to develop and expand their own ideas, to examine the work and ideas of published

authors and artists, and to craft well grounded arguments based on research. Students will utilize

foundational skills developed in previous English classes to engage in increasingly complex reading and

writing tasks. The summer course will emphasize digital learning skills and will incorporate use of visual

and video media, discussion boards, and online writing collaboration through TurnItIn.

Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Synthesize information from a variety of sources to make clear arguments verbally and in

writing

Read and interpret complex literature and primary documents

Revise and edit written work for clarity, logic, and effect

Examine American literature in the context of the larger themes of the American experience

and literary traditions

Instructional Materials:

Our textbook will be American Literature from McDougal Littell. Students will have access to the

textbook and other McDougal Littell resources on classzone.com. We will read two longer plays: A Raisin

in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and Biloxi Blues by Neil Simon, and draw on other literature such asshort stories and poem from the textbook. We will also use a variety of supplemental reading materials

including articles, handouts, and excerpts from other books, which will be available electronically on the

course wiki. Students will receive these supplemental materials on a regular basis and are responsible

for reading and completing coursework based on these materials.

mailto:[email protected]


http://amlit.chiartsorp.wikispaces.net/







Grading and Academic Policies:

The following is a breakdown of school wide grading categories and weighting:

Class activities/independent work 15%

GRASPS 40%

Quizzes and Critical Reading Journal Responses 30%

Final Exam 15%

Students are expected submit assignments on a regular basis and adhere to deadlines. Since this is an

online course, much of the work can be completed at an individual pace; however, students will be

provided with deadlines to ensure that they complete the work in a timely manner. Students enrolled in

this course are expected to have consistent internet access and be proficient in internet technology.

It is the student’s responsibility to check that all work has been properly submitted and to contact

the teacher if he/she experiences difficulties with technology.

All independent work must be completed by the end of the week in which it is assigned for full credit.

Late work will be accepted for up to one additional week at 50% credit. Major projects and essays will

be accepted for two days after the due date with a letter grade deducted each day. Any major projects

submitted after that point that meet the project requirements will receive 50% credit. Students may

revise major projects and essays within two weeks of the original due date only if the student submitted

the essay or project on time. Students who earn a D or F on a unit test or GRASPS may retake or revise

within two weeks of the original date.

School wide grading scale:

A+ 100-98

A 97-95

A- 94-92

B+ 91-89

B 88-86

B- 85-83

C+ 82-80

C 79-77

C- 76 - 74

D+ 73 - 71

D 70 - 68

D- 67 - 65

F 64 and below

Materials and Supplies:

The following materials and supplies will be needed daily:

Computer with internet access

Flash drive to save your work

Textbook



SCHOOL WIDE EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS:

Places—Be on time to school and to class; come prepared with all materials, supplies, appropriate dress

and attitude.

Harmony—Respect each other and work together.

Collage—Seek and receive wisdom; all voices complete the picture.

Direction—Be willing to lead and follow.

Arrangement—Consider the shared space. Leave things better than you found them.

Please see 2011-12 Parent-Student Handbook for other school policies and more information.

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:

Unit Theme(s) Essential Questions Literature Focus Major Assessments

American Freedoms:

Equity in our Past and

Present

How does where I’m from

shape who I am?

Can America ever achieve

“liberty and justice” for

all?

o A Raisin in the Sun by

Lorraine Hansbury

o Primary documents from the

Civil Rights Movement

o Current Events Articles

o Supplemental short stories

and non-fiction

Research Paper

Critical Reading Journals

Quizzes

American Conflicts:

Shaping the Individual

and the World

Are we responsible for the

whole world?

How does the American

relationship with the

international community

shape us as individuals?

o Biloxi Blues by Neil Simon

o Short fiction and poetry by

Kurt Vonnegaut, Tim O’Brien,

and Ranell Jarrell

o Non-fiction by John

Steinbeck, Primo Levi, and

other authors

o Current Events Articles

College Essay GRASPS

Critical reading journals

Quizzes

American Mosaic:

Many Voices, Many

Visions

How do I reflect America’s

“melting pot?

o Short fiction and poetry from

authors reflecting America’s

diverse heritage

o Book of Choice

Independent Reading

GRASPS

Quizzes

FINAL EXAM



SCHOOL WIDE PLAGIARISM POLICY

Rationale

The faculty at ChiArts is committed to teaching students to become ethical users of information and

ideas. It is our responsibility not only to educate students in the research process of writing and proper

documenting, but also to hold students accountable for submitting original work. Whether anassignment is in a visual, written, or spoken format, students are expected to accurately reference all

sources of information consulted for the project. Plagiarism is regarded as a serious offense and will not

be tolerated by ChiArts or by any institution of higher learning. All departments must enforce and

students must adhere to this policy.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as:

Copying of another person’s ideas and/or works, whether intentional or not, in whole or in part,

from a print or non-print source and using those ideas or works as one’s own.

Deliberate and/or inconsistent lack of proper documentation and citation in the project or

paper.

In-text documentation that is not reflected in the Works Cited page.

Student Responsibilities

Submit authentic work

Follow the MLA style or APA style guide

Cite in-text or paraphrased sources correctly and accurately

Format Works Cited pages correctly and accurately

Consequences of Plagiarism

Whenever a teacher reasonably believes, based upon significant evidence, that a student has plagiarizedpart or all of an assignment or infringed upon copyright protection, or whenever a teacher reasonably

believes, based upon significant evidence, that a student has knowingly assisted another student to

plagiarize part or all of an assignment, the teacher shall evaluate the nature and extent of the assistance

lent to the student who plagiarized, remind the student of the existence of this rule, and warn the

student that he/she is, or may be, subject to the following penalties.

Conference between the teacher and the student about honest authorship

Conference between the teacher and parent/guardian regarding the offense

Reduced credit for the assignment

Refusal to give the student any credit for the assignment

Require the student to rework the assignment entirely using his/her own ideas and style

Refer the student to the proper school authority for any additional counseling or discipline

consistent with any other policy of ChiArts

Failure of the entire semester that the plagiarism occurred in

Removal from the school for repeated offenses in spite of intervention

E. Kavanagh , High School Plagiarism Policy , September 2009

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