English IV 2025-2026 Syllabus

Who is the teacher for English IV 2025-2026?

• Ms. Kara Hymel

• Dr. Cody Smith

• Ms. Tiffany Piland

• Mr. David Bernatavitz

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the focus of English IV?

• Focusing on oral communication

• Studying only poetry

• Learning basic English grammar

• Developing college-ready reading and writing skills

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the main focus of Unit 1?

• Reading and Writing Engaging Narratives

• Navigating Identity and Adversity

• Developing Your Best Self

• Exploring Dystopian Short Stories

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the major text for Unit 2?

• Frankenstein

• Atomic Habits

• Crying in H Mart

• Othello

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main theme explored in Unit 3?

• Identity and Adversity

• Reading and Writing Engaging Narratives

• Dystopian Short Stories and Bioethics

• Developing Your Best Self

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which major text is studied in Unit 4?

• Born a Crime

• The Other Wes Moore

• Poetry

• Atomic Habits

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What percentage of the grade is based on Tests/Major Assignments?

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%

• 40%

What percentage of the grade is based on Classwork/Homework?

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%

• 40%

What percentage of the grade is based on Quizzes?

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%

• 40%

What should students do if they miss a test due to illness?

• Ignore the test

• Make up the test within the same number of days missed

• Wait until the end of the semester

• Ask a friend for the answers

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5