An Exploration of Our Nation's Rich Literary Tradition
Course Description:
English III builds on the structures of reading and writing, using a variety of materials representing different literary forms and authors. An emphasis on American literature through a global perspective will support critical analysis of author's style, character motivation, point of view, mood, and tone. Composition will focus on synthesizing new understandings with background knowledge and gain insight into the author's craft while adhering to conventions generally established in conventions, usage, syntax, and style.
Curriculum Materials:
The complete English III curriculum guide is located at the link below. Tiered assessments for English III are also housed in this section. As you continue down the page, additional resources gathered by the district PLC will be presented.
English III builds on the structures of reading and writing, using a variety of materials representing different literary forms and authors. An emphasis on American literature through a global perspective will support critical analysis of author's style, character motivation, point of view, mood, and tone. Composition will focus on synthesizing new understandings with background knowledge and gain insight into the author's craft while adhering to conventions generally established in conventions, usage, syntax, and style.
Curriculum Materials:
The complete English III curriculum guide is located at the link below. Tiered assessments for English III are also housed in this section. As you continue down the page, additional resources gathered by the district PLC will be presented.
Writing Genre Focus: ArgumentativeIn each year of the seven-year progression through Secondary Literacy, a specific genre of writing is focused upon in both practice and assessment. As students advance through English III, they are assessed on their skills in working with argumentative writing. Additionally, English III focuses upon literary analysis as a secondary writing emphasis.
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Additional Resources
English III is primarily supported by the 2005 Prentice Hall Literature: The American Experience textbook. Additional resources, as compiled by DMPS teachers, are listed below.
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