English Literature & Composition
End of Spring Semester 2016
English Final Exam Information
Late Work & Due Dates
Technical difficulties are not an excuse for assignments to be late. Students must have
computer access to complete GaVS work. It is the student’s responsibility to secure
backup computer options when technical difficulties arise. Many public libraries offer
computers with internet access. Additionally, GaVS courses can be accessed on a variety
of mobile devices so it may be that a mobile device could be used to complete some
coursework when there are computer problems.
Please be aware of the pacing guide and due dates for all assignments. Student work is due bi-weekly on THURSDAYS at (11:59 pm) EST. Check course schedules for specific due dates. Work turned in after the deadline on the course schedule will be accepted within 3 school days following due date with a late penalty assessed.
Late penalty begins on Friday and is deducted at a rate of 10% of the assignment value per school day. Work submitted on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is considered 1 day late.
Reading your Course Schedule
All assignments highlighted in yellow with green font on the schedule are required assignments that should be submitted for a grade. On page 6 of the schedule, you will see the information about the required assignments. The course schedule begins on page 7. See the graphic below for an example.
Shmoop Literature Guides
This site has helpful study guides for most of the reading selections listed above. Students can use Shmoop to better understand the reading selections. Students will be responsible for the actual text, but Shmoop can help with some explanations.
http://www.shmoop.com/literature/
** A note about videos **
Please note that the videos given above are adaptations of the written works. Students will still be responsible for the actual text, as test questions come from the text, not the videos.
Review Feedback Regularly
Use MLA Format for ALL Assignments
- ALL assignments must have an MLA formatted heading
- ALL writing assignments should conform to MLA formatting guidelines
- Refer to the following website for help with MLA formatting: http://mlahelp.weebly.com/
Discussion Board Tips
Drama and Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was one of the most influential poets and writers in history. Many of the words and phrases we still use today came from Shakespeare's works. There have been many adaptations of his plays and poems. You may know Shakespeare better than you think. Study the drama unit carefully and see just how much Shakespeare you know, as we study his life, and his works.
Non-Fiction and Research
Nonfiction literature is all around us. We encounter it in the news, in biographies, in interviews, and even in textbooks. The purpose of nonfiction is to provide us with information. We can use these sources to do our own research and discover even more information. In this unit, you will learn about nonfiction and the research process.
MLA Format
Focus on Success
How are critical thinking, critical reading and note-taking skills important to your academic success? Follow the link to develop your plan of action for a successful online class experience.https://www.smore.com/13c2k-improving-online-classroom-skills
Make a Plan
Time for a Chat!
Each week we will have a chat session to review topics that can be applied to the current week's lesson. This is an excellent opportunity for you to get personalized help with a variety of topics related to the lessons. Feel free to join the conversation on Wednesdays at 7:30PM. The link to the Adobe Connect office is: http://gavirtualschool.adobeconnect.com/officeletitiawalker/
Contact Information
Instructor: Dr. Letitia N. Walker
Email: letitia.walker@gavirtualschool.org
Phone Number: (770) 913-6886
Office Hours: Phone Calls…Monday-Friday 5:30pm-8:30pm; Email Anytime.