Course Syllabus

Obtaining Textbooks

The following text is required for this course:

McDougal Littell. Indiana McDougal Littell Literature. Evanston, Illinois: McDougal Littell. 2008. ISBN 13: 978-0-618-90185-2

How to obtain your textbook.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Objectives
Grammar: Noun Types Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Composition: Controlling Purpose and Choosing a Topic Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Vocabulary: Vocabulary Study and Word Usage Overview | Vocabulary | Written Assignment Instructions
Literature: Narration, Plot, and Internal/External Conflict Introduction | Reading Assignment | Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Lesson 1 Written Assignment

Lesson 2: Objectives
Grammar: Noun Case and Number Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Composition: Narrowing Topic Choice Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Vocabulary: Vocabulary Study and Word Usage Overview | Vocabulary | Written Assignment Instructions
Literature: Narration, Plot, and Internal/External Conflict Introduction | Reading Assignment | Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Lesson 2 Written Assignment

Lesson 3: Objectives
Grammar: Identification of Pronouns and Their Antecedents Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Composition: Effective Topic Sentence, Controlling Purpose, Supportive Details Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Vocabulary: Vocabulary Study and Word Usage Overview | Vocabulary | Written Assignment Instructions
Literature: Techniques of Character Development Introduction | Reading Assignment | Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Lesson 3 Written Assignment

Lesson 4: Objectives
Grammar: Pronoun Types Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Composition: Paragraph of Description Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Vocabulary: Vocabulary Study and Word Usage Overview | Vocabulary | Written Assignment Instructions
Literature: Static/Dynamic Characters and Point of View Introduction | Reading Assignment | Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Lesson 4 Written Assignment

Lesson 5: Lesson 5 - Midterm Exam Tips and Exam Proctoring Information
Exam Application | Midterm Examination

Lesson 6: Objectives
Grammar: Other Pronoun Types Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Composition: Paragraph of Narration Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Vocabulary: Vocabulary Study and Word Usage Overview | Vocabulary | Written Assignment Instructions
Literature: Setting, Imagery, and Mood Introduction | Reading Assignment | Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Lesson 6 Written Assignment

Lesson 7: Objectives
Grammar: Transitive, Intransitive, and Linking Verbs Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Composition: Paragraph of Explanation Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Vocabulary: Vocabulary Study and Word Usage Overview | Vocabulary | Written Assignment Instructions
Literature: Theme and Symbol Introduction | Reading Assignment | Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Lesson 7 Written Assignment

Lesson 8: Objectives
Grammar: Auxiliary Verbs and Active/Passive Voice Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Composition: Workplace Writing Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Vocabulary: Vocabulary Study and Word Usage Overview | Vocabulary | Written Assignment Instructions
Literature: Heroic Qualities, Setting, and Theme in The Odyssey Introduction | Reading Assignment | Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Lesson 8 Written Assignment

Lesson 9: Objectives
Grammar: Principal Verb Parts Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Composition: Essay of Argumentation Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Vocabulary: Vocabulary Study and Word Usage Overview | Vocabulary | Written Assignment Instructions
Literature: Elements of Tragedy and Dramatic Technique in Romeo and Juliet Introduction | Reading Assignment | Overview | Written Assignment Instructions
Lesson 9 Written Assignment

Lesson 10: Lesson 10: Final Exam Tips and Exam Proctoring Information
Course Evaluation - Please complete before applying for the Final Exam below. All responses are anonymous.
Exam Application | Final Examination