Modern Fiction
Class Outline and Expectations
Overview: Welcome to Modern Fiction, an English elective class here at FHS. You’ve chosen to take a class that will broaden your understanding of literature and prepare you for the higher level of thinking you will be expected to do at college. In your regular English classes you have read classic books that countless other high school students in the U.S. and around the world have also read. This class affords you the opportunity to encounter books that don’t appear on most high school reading lists. It is designed to familiarize you with lesser known books, authors, and genres, including graphic novels. Unlike in your regular English classes, you will be given some choices along the way in terms of what you want to read.
Format: This is an English class. As such it will involve reading, writing, and discussion. If reading doesn’t appeal to you at all, you may wish to reconsider your choice of Modern Fiction as an elective. However, even if reading is not completely your cup of tea, you may find books here that change your mind about it. This is a credit class, so upon satisfactory completion you will earn credits toward graduation.
Grading: You will receive a numerical grade, the same as you do in all of your other classes. However, there will be fewer tests and quizzes and more emphasis on journals, projects, and group work.
Class Rules: The rules are few, simple, and designed to make learning easier:
1. Be on time
2. Be prepared
3. Respect others
4. No electronic devices
Important Things to Know:
· Absentee folder. There is a basket with folders located on the windowsill. If you are ever absent and miss a handout or assignment, check the folder with your name on it. This should be the first thing you do when you come back to class.
· I have set up a website for the course. Check it regularly to see what assignments are due and if you have missed anything.
http://modernfiction.blogspot.com
· If you need extra help or have any other issues/concerns, you can find me in this room (211) after school on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and most other days when I don’t have a meeting.
Welcome to the course. I look forward to discovering modern fiction with you.
-Mr. Farrell
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