Welcome to the English IV website.

Within you will find a number of helpful tools for getting through the semester.

The Syllabus

This is your first introduction to the course. Within it you will find an overview of the literature, the kinds of writing we'll do, materials required, classroom expectations, and the grading policy.

The Writing Portfolio

Seniors will complete Kentucky's Writing Portfolio as part of the KATS assessment. This link will direct you to the Kentucky Department of Education's description of the portfolio's contents, the categories including: Reflective, Personal, Literary, and Transactive Writing. I have also included a description of the purpose and desired outcomes of this portfolio.

British Literature

This term you'll be introduced to a variety of classic British poetry and prose as well as other world literature. First, we'll tackle the wonderful Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf, and then move on somewhat chronologically through a sampling of other great literature. This link will lead you to some background information on the works and to other links that will help you with both comprehension and appreciation of the works.

Grammar and Style

The Writing Portfolio obviously doesn't write itself. To write well, you must have a handle on grammar and style. We will not, however, learn grammar in isolation but will instead use it as a tool to improve your writing. Some particular areas of concentration will include: thesis statements, active versus passive voice, parallel structure, varied sentence structure, punctuation, phrases and clauses.

Calendar

The calendar provides a monthly overview of what we'll be covering and when. I recommend you consult it frequently to find out about upcoming assignments, projects, and deadlines.

Note: Keep an eye out for the mystery link.

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To contact me via email: druff@woodford.k12.ky.us
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Woodford County High School
This page last updated: 2/15/05