English 1/2

“Opportunities are multiplied as they are seized.” – Sun Tzu

Course Overview:

English 1/2 in the Bridge Academy is designed as a combined course for students needing either Freshman or Sophomore English credit.  This full year, one credit course focuses on
developing critical and analytical thinking skills through examination and contemplation of various literary exemplars, as well as the development of core composition and language skills.

Course Syllabus:

SHS – Bridge Academy- English 1-2 Syllabus – 2011

Required Materials:

The required materials listed below will be an important part of the course, and students are expected to bring them class daily.  If you are unable to provide these materials due to financial hardship, please speak to me outside of class as the school may be able to provide them to you:

  • Agenda book or similar planning device
  • Valid library card
  • Binder (one inch) or sturdy 2-pocket folder
  • Lined paper or dedicated course notebook (college ruled)
  • Pens & Pencils (black or blue)
  • USB Flash Drive (highly recommended)

Assignments:

  1. SHS – Course Contract – 2011-2012
  2. Website Scavenger Hunt
  3. Bridge Academy – Summer Reading (projects due by October 13th)
  4. Episodic Notes – Handout
  5. A History of Slavery – Presentation
  6. History of Slavery – Notes to be completed in tandem with presentation

In-Class Journal:

  1. Journal Prompts – September 2011
  2. Journal Prompts – Second Quarter (rev. Dec 15)

Hemingway Quizzes:

Quiz Link

 

9 Responses to English 1/2

  1. Danny Moya says:

    My favorite book, is called Frindle.
    Author : Andrew Clements

  2. abdi says:

    My favorite book of all time is Contents Of A Dead Man’s Pocket.

    —abdullahi—

  3. Looking forward to hearing more about why you all LOVE these books so much. Hint. Hint. – Mr. Smith

  4. Josue Sanchez says:

    My favorite book of all time is Holes

  5. Barbara Bixby says:

    um hi (: so umm my favorite book is My sisters keeper.

  6. CHELSEA CORBETT says:

    MY FAVORITE BOOK IS TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD BY HARPER LEE
    -CHELSEA CORBETT

  7. Analia Rodriguez says:

    My favorite book is The Pact by Jodi Picoult

  8. Luis Melendez says:

    My favorite book of all times would have to be would have to be “The Series of Unfortunate Events” i read all the series.

  9. Jonae Texeira says:

    My favorite book of all time is, A Child Called IT.
    Author: David Pelzer
    -Jonae Texeira

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