English I Syllabus for 2007-2008

Textbooks:

                   The Language of Literature: Grade 9

Novels:

                   The Odyssey - Homer

                   Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare

                   To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee

Writing Portfolio:

                  Students will be required to keep and maintain a personal writing portfolio that will be passed from their 9th to their 10th grade ELA teacher in order to achieve

                  progress and growth in writing pieces that are required for this grade level.  The following is a list of writing assignments that will be required:

                  1) Literary Response, 2) Expository Response, 3) Cross-over Response, 4) Essay with proficiency in MLA documentation, 5) Reflective response, 6) Narrative Response

Major Project:

                    The Odyssey novel project will be presented by Mrs. Glenda Goodwin, DHS counselor, involving character education development.  Time Limit:  Approximately 3 weeks

                    (semester class) 6 weeks (all year class)

Materials:

                   Students are responsible for providing the following materials:

                   Pen (blue/black)

                   Pencil (optional)

                   3 ring binder (1 1/2 inch)

                   Notebook Paper (wide ruled)

 

Grading Policy:

                   Averages for each nine-week period will be calculated as follows:

                   50% - daily average                   50% - test/quiz average

Academic misconduct:

Cheating and plagiarism harm the academic environment and will not be permitted.  Students and parents are required to sign and return a plagiarism document before any research is allowed.  A grade of zero will be given for any detected misconduct. Cheating is defined as any form of intellectual dishonesty or misrepresentation of one’s knowledge. Plagiarism, a form of cheating, consists of representing someone else’s work as one’s own. Detailed information concerning plagiarism will be discussed when the research paper is introduced during the term. See the student handbook for additional comments and possible disciplinary actions.

Nine-week examination:

                    A comprehensive examination will be given at the end of each nine week period for eighteen week classes and each eighteen week period for year long classes.

Tutorials:

                    Lunch tutorials are available Monday-Thursday from 1:35-1:50.  Students are assigned tutorials when work is late and/or when students need to make up tests/quizzes given during

                   the week.  One day advance notice will be given with teacher/student approval and the student will be required to meet during that time.  All students will sign in when they are present

                   for tutorials for documentation of attendance and/or non-attendance.

Absences:

                      The student is solely responsible for completing any missed work. I give students' one extra day for each day they are absent per school policy to complete their work.

 Late work policy:

Daily assignments will be accepted one day late for a grade of 70. If the assignment is not turned in on that day, the grade will reflect a zero. This affords every student the opportunity to receive partial credit. I encourage every student to turn in their daily work on the due date assigned.

Course description:

The freshman-level English course is based on extensive reading and interpretation of texts in multiple genres from world literature. Emphasis will be placed on writing, vocabulary and perfecting grammar skills. Students will engage in a character education project in conjunction with the DHS counseling department.

Course organization:

First nine-week period in an eighteen week class; First two nine week periods in a yearlong class

Literature:

Short Story Unit / Literary Elements & Analysis

"The Cask of Amontillado" Edgar Allen Poe

Epic - The Odyssey  Homer

Greek Mythology & Project

Applied Practice literary and expository selections - TAKS format

Drama - Romeo & Juliet William Shakespeare

Writing:

Reflective Writing

Taks Short Answer Response (Literary, Expository, Cross over)

MLA documentation in essay format

Vocabulary:

Smith / Dewar Vocabulary Program

Globe Fearon grammar and usage exercises

TAKS Prep:

Format practice using Applied Practice materials, released TAKS tests, and practice materials from the

literature and language textbooks

Second nine-week period in an eighteen-week class; Second two nine-week periods in a yearlong class

Literature:

       Short Story Unit / Literary Elements & Analysis

"The Most Dangerous Game"

To Kill a Mockingbird - Lee

Applied Practice literary ad expository selections - TAKS format

Writing:

TAKS short answer response (Literary, Expository, Cross over)

Narrative Essay

Reflective Essay

Vocabulary:

Smith / Dewar Vocabulary Program

Globe Fearon grammar and usage exercises

TAKS Prep:

Format practice using Applied Practice Materials, released TAKS tests, and practice materials from the

literature and language textbooks

 

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