Syllabus: 

English IV/Composition 1301 

Concurrent Enrollment 

Joseph J. Weber 

weberj@eraisd.net 

Rm. 301 

(940) 665=5961 

English IV/Composition 1301 is a course embedded in world literature. It is a broad-spectrum English course incorporating grammar, research, and writing taught through the lens of great world literature.  

This is a Composition course, involving written works throughout. The overriding writing theme this year deals with Environmentalism and its effects on the world. 

All rules in the Student Code of Conduct are followed in my class. I have special distaste for cheating, as I am here to help students improve, and cheating disallows me to know where a student needs help. Thus, cheating will yield zeroes and may result in further action. 

Texts: 

The main text for English IV is Mirrors and Windows: World Literature. Outside readings include Frankenstein, The Count of Monte Cristo.  

The Composition components incorporate the theme of Environmentalism. The thematic literature selections are Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist, and Unnaturally Delicious. 

Word Lists: 

Many daily assignments revolve around 20 weekly ACT/SAT words and their derivations. There is a list of words on the Era ISD website. 

Grammar Unit: 

Grammar, syntax, diction, and figurative language are essential to good writing. Thus, components of each will be discussed and studied. 
 

Greek Mythology Unit: 

Greek Mythology overview with emphasis on derivational words.  

3 page parenthetically documented paper will be written with explanations of Greek relation to modern day. 

Anglo-Saxon Unit: 

Anglo-Saxon historical overview with emphasis on the transition from pagan to religious aspects. Essays and writings focus on the theme of exile. 

Medieval Unit: 

Medieval historical overview with emphasis on modern day tie-ins. Parenthetically documented paper will be written with explanations of how medieval ideologies relate to modern day. 

Written Compositions: 

Several papers will be written tied to the Environmental theme. Emphasis will be on original thought tied to research from the books we have studied and credible outside sources.  

Syllabus: 

English IV/Composition 1301 

Concurrent Enrollment 

Joseph J. Weber 

weberj@eraisd.net 

Rm. 301 

(940) 665=5961 

English IV/Composition 1301 is a course embedded in world literature. It is a broad-spectrum English course incorporating grammar, research, and writing taught through the lens of great world literature.  

This is a Composition course, involving written works throughout. The overriding writing theme this year deals with Environmentalism and its effects on the world. 

 
1301 Composition Requirements: 

Argument Overview 

Argument Evaluation 

Collaborative project 

Letter of Reflection 

All rules in the Student Code of Conduct are followed in my class. I have special distaste for cheating, as I am here to help students improve, and cheating disallows me to know where a student needs help. Thus, cheating will yield zeroes and may result in further action. 

 
Texts: 

The main text for English IV is Mirrors and Windows: World Literature. Outside readings include Frankenstein, The Count of Monte Cristo.  

The Composition components incorporate the theme of Environmentalism. The thematic literature selections are Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist, and Unnaturally Delicious. 

 
Word Lists: 

Many daily assignments revolve around 20 weekly ACT/SAT words and their derivations. There is a list of words on the Era ISD website. 

Grammar Unit: 

Grammar, syntax, diction, and figurative language are essential to good writing. Thus, components of each will be discussed and studied. 
 

Greek Mythology Unit: 

Greek Mythology overview with emphasis on derivational words.  

3 page parenthetically documented paper will be written with explanations of Greek relation to modern day. 

Anglo-Saxon Unit: 

Anglo-Saxon historical overview with emphasis on the transition from pagan to religious aspects. Essays and writings focus on the theme of exile. 

Medieval Unit: 

Medieval historical overview with emphasis on modern day tie-ins. Parenthetically documented paper will be written with explanations of how medieval ideologies relate to modern day. 

Written Compositions: 

Several papers will be written tied to the Environmental theme. Emphasis will be on original thought tied to research from the books we have studied and credible outside sources.  

Again, these major written components are the Argument Overview, Argument Evaluation, Collaborative Project, and Letter of Reflection.