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English II Honors Requirements and Expectations |
Instructor:
Jamie House
housej@gcschools.net
Room: 149
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Course Description |
As a
prerequisite for English III PreAP, this course further develops the following:
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The reading skills necessary for word
recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and
appreciation of the written text |
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The structural and creative skills
necessary to produce written language that can be read and interpreted by
various audiences |
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Expression of ideas clearly and
effectively in a variety of oral contexts and apply active listening
skills in the analysis and evaluation of spoken ideas |
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Analyze content and concepts
accurately in media/technology |
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Analysis of literature and language
using Advanced Placement concepts and terms |
The literary
study is organized according to genre: short
story, drama, the novel, poetry, and non-fiction, and the selections are
multi-ethnic/cultural. There are
also at least two out-of-class readings.
The students
will:
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Behave respectfully to everyone at all times |
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Consistently come to class on time prepared for class discussions and
activities |
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Assume responsibility for all assignments, deadlines, and any work
missed when absent |
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Stay on task at all times |
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Follow school rules |
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Leave class a limited number of times and for emergencies only |
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Study, review, and read on their own time, not just before a test |
The parents
will:
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Help students
take responsibility for class assignments, deadlines, and studying |
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Expect the
best effort from the students but be realistic in their expectations |
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Work with the
teacher to encourage students to achieve academic success |
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Review with the students their progress before the end of the nine weeks. |
The teacher
will:
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Focus on
helping students become independent, critical thinkers and responsible,
life-long learners |
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Challenge
students to reach their full potential |
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Teach higher
level thinking and analytical skills |
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Prepare
students for future success |
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Communicate
with students and parents about assignments and progress. |
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Materials Needed |
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Three ring
binder with dividers for Literature, Grammar, and Writing |
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Loose leaf
paper (no spiral
allowed) |
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Pens (black
ink preferred) and Pencils: (All essays should be
typed: double spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, black ink.) |
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Grading Procedures |
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Greeneville High School Grading Scale: 90-100%:
A 82-89%:
B 72-81%:
C 67-71%:
D 0-66%:
F |
Grading: Tests/Timed Writings/Projects
35%
Major Essays
35%
Homework/Class
work/Quizzes 30%
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Homework /
Make-up work:
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Tests will
not be made up during the class period.
It is up to the student to schedule a make up test with the
teacher. |
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Make up tests
will be scheduled before or after school. |
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It is up to
the student to find out what assignments have been missed.
Check the website for assignments. |
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Students have
five school days from the date of an excused absence to make up all missed
assignments or tests; however, if a student misses only the day an
assignment is due, that assignment must be turned in the day the student
returns. |
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No credit
will be given to a student who has missed a test or assignment due to an
unexcused absence. |
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Major class
projects and assignments will be given a due date.
These projects are due on this date, unless a student has an
excused absence on due date. The
projects are due the day the
student returns. |
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Homework is
checked for completion and/or accuracy depending upon the assignment.
Homework will be accepted up to two days after due date for half
credit. Essays and major projects will be accepted for half credit. Ten
points a day will be deducted from these assignments until the grade
reaches half credit. |
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Extra credit is not assigned in the English Department.
The expectation is that the students will do the assigned work
promptly and responsibly. |
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Special
Notes: |
Plagiarism is
the copying of not only another person’s words, but also his/her ideas.
Copying as few as three words is considered plagiarism.
Taking someone else’s ideas and not giving him/her credit is also
plagiarism. If I discover that you
have plagiarized anything, you will be given a zero for that assignment, and you
will NOT be allowed to redo it. If
you are not sure you are plagiarizing, ask me before you turn something in;
don’t wait for me to draw a big zero on your paper!!!
This is a severe offense, so please be very cautious of it.
A zero on just one writing assignment can fail you for the entire nine
weeks. Often, students will be
turning their papers in to turnitin.com.
All major essays and projects should be
typed and saved in Gaggle. To do this you must
save the assignment somewhere first then upload it to Gaggle.
Each time you make changes, you must save it again and reupload it.
If you get a message stating that your file is blocked, don’t upload it
again. It’s already in your
locker, but a teacher will have to unblock it for you.
If an
assignment is not turned in due computer, flash drive, email, printer, or etc.
problems, the assignment is late. If it’s saved in Gaggle, we can get it.
Name
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Student
Signature
Parent Signature
Phone numbers:
Home/work email
addresses (I will email reports to the students' Gaggle account):
Please update contact information with the guidance office.
Thanks!