1. Literature about Society
Mrs. Walsh

2. English Department Goals
To teach students to
read critically
write and speak clearly and cogently
To see course proficiencies, please click HERE.

3. Assessments Grading Policy
At least 1 major assessment at the end of every unit
Homework, Canvas discussions, journal entries, quizzes
Grading Policy
Homework = 5 pts. (Homework will count as an effort grade, which means that no credit will be assigned for homework that is not completed in full. You will either receive 5 points for fully completed homework, or zero points for incomplete or missing homework.
Canvas discussions = 10 pts.
Projects = pts., depending upon assignment requirements. Point values will be provided when a project is assigned.
Major Assessments (for ex., essay, test) = 100 pts.

4. Schoolwires and Canvas
Students should check the syllabus on Schoolwires or Canvas daily.
Includes
schedule of daily class work (CW) and homework (HW, in red)
policies (including grading) and expectations
contact information
To access my Schoolwires site, please click HERE.

5. Analysis of Rhetoric and Ideology

6. Power and Oppression – the Gender Lens (portrayals of gender in media)

7. Class Structure and Social Responsibility

8. Race and Prejudice

9. The Nature of Evil

10. Year-End Review