Fall Semester 2016
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     English III: American Literature Room 1703  
      Syllabus  
 

 
 
destruction • construction • reconstruction
 

 
 
 Mr. Smith reserves the right to make changes to Course Outline with advanced notice.
     
     
  First Six Weeks 08-22 to 09-30
  Second Six Weeks 10-01 to 11-11
  Third Six Weeks 11-14 to 12-20
     
  Week 13  
 
11.14 Monday:  
 
  I.  Conflict Influences on Plot
  II.   Identification of Selected Novel's Primary and Secondary Characters
   III.  Identification of Selected Novel's Type of Conflict
 

  11.15 Tuesday:   
  I.  Tutorial Session on APEX
 

  11.16 Wednesday:   
  I.  Storyboard In-class exercise
 

  11.17 Thursday:   
  I.  Definition of Theme
    List of Universal Themes
  II.  Synopsis of Theme In-class exercise
 

  11.18 Friday:   
  I.  Conflict Storyboard Assessment
  II.  Expressing Gratitude
     
     
  Week 14  
  11.21 Monday:   
  I.  Thanksgiving Week—No school
 

  11.22 Tuesday:   
  I.  Thanksgiving Week—No school
 

  11.23 Wednesday:   
  I.  Thanksgiving Week—No school
 

  11.24 Thursday:   
  I.  Thanksgiving Week—No school
 

  11.25 Friday:   
  I.  Thanksgiving Week—No school
     
     
  Week 15  
  11.28 Monday:   
  I.  Narration Types
    Info-Graphic / Handout
  II.  Final Project for Novel Choice
 

  11.29 Tuesday:   
  I.  Review of Theme as Analytical Element
  II.  Example Paragraph for Establishing Theme
 

  11.30 Wednesday:   
  I.  MLA Style for Quoting and Citing of Material
 

  12.01 Thursday:   
  I.  MLA Style for Quoting and Citing of Material
  II.  Work on Final Project
 

  12.02 Friday:   
  I.  Determining Social Commentary
  II.  Work on Final Project
     
     
  Week 16  
     
     
  Week 17  
     
     
     
  Week 18