 CLASS
NOTES
FOR
MRS. COY-GONFA'S
11TH GRADE STUDENTS
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| Junior year at the John
D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science (formerly known as
Boston Technical High), is probably the most challenging academic
year of all. There are many demands placed upon students planning a
college education, within and outside of the classroom. However, I
have found that the student who has a directed purpose, who is
willing to put forth effective effort, the one not willing to give
in to defeat, also realizes that the choices he/she makes today will
impact opportunities for future success not only academically, but
in all aspects of life. |
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| COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
COLLEGE ENGLISH 11
Required Reading for College English 11
THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller,
THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO
by
William Shakespeare,
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS by Maya
Angelou, and
THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD by Zora Neale Hurston
In addition, students will read a minimum of ten shorter pieces
of literature (poetry, essays, short stories) in a survey of
American literature.
In order to successfully complete this course, students are
required to
*write key question essays, (persuasive essays
relavant to the required readings),
*keep a literature notebook
and
*develop a ten paged, typed, researched and documented, (MLA
style) persuasive, position statement.
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| SUMMER READING: GRADE
11
During the summer, students are required to read at least two of
the books listed here. Honors students are required to read at least three. A summer reading test will be given the first
Monday of the new school year. Additionally, in class writing
prompts related to the summer reading, will be assigned during the
first marking term. Therefore, because of the significance of this
assignment to the first term grade, it is suggested that students
keep a journal as they read in order to achieve the best first term
outcome.
IN NUEVA YORK
by Mohr
THE JOY LUCK CLUB
by Tan
INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF A SLAVE GIRL
by Jacobs
ETHAN FROME
by Wharton
HAVING OUR SAY
by Delaney Sisters
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summer reading lists. |
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COLLATERAL READING SCHEDULE:
Students are required to read and respond in writing to a variety
of non-fiction literature. Additionally, students will write the
first draft of a college application essay. Please Note, the
reading/essay assignment schedule dates below:
Summer Reading:
September 28
Non-fiction: Gender
issue:
October 31
Non-fiction: Supreme Court
case:
November 30
Autobiography(Oral):
December
17
Non-fiction: racial/cultural issue:
January 31
College Application Essay:
February 28
There will be no collateral reading assigned
March
Persuasive/Research Paper:
April 26
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SCHEDULE OF RESEARCH PAPER
ASSIGNMENTS |
- Select and limit the topic ----------March 6
- Prepare a working bibliography----March 13
- Prepare a preliminary outline----March 15
- Take notes on 4X6 cards------March 27
- Assemble notes and write final outline---April 3
- Prepare first draft----------April 10
- Edit and revise the final draft---April
26
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| Need extra help? Mrs.
Coy-Gonfa is available afterschool, Monday thru Thursday, from 2:00
to 3:00p.m. |
 2002-2003 SCHOOL
CALENDAR
September 4.............First day of school
October
14..............Columbus Day
November 11............Veterans
Day
November 27............Early dismissal
November
28-29........Thanksgiving
December 23-January 2......Winter
vacation
January 3............ All day professional
day
January 20.............Martin Luther King Day
February
17............Presidents' Day
February 18-21.........February
vacation
March
17...............Evacuation Day
March 18...............Good
Friday
April 21...............Patriots' Day
April
22-25............Spring vacation
April 28.............All day
professional day
May 26.................Memorial Day
*June 9
(or day 170)...Last day for seniors
June 17................Bunker
Hill Day
*June 23 (or day 179)..Early dismissal
*June 24 (or
day 180)..Last day of school, early
dismissal
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