Course Description

As a prerequisite for English III PreAP, this course further develops the following:

	The reading skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of the written text
	The structural and creative skills necessary to produce written language that can be read and interpreted by various audiences
	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
	Analyze content and concepts accurately in media/technology
	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:

	Behave respectfully to everyone at all times
	Consistently come to class on time prepared for class discussions and activities
	Assume responsibility for all assignments, deadlines, and any work missed when absent
	Stay on task at all times
	Follow school rules
	Leave class a limited number of times and for emergencies only
	Study, review, and read on their own time, not just before a test

The parents will:

	Help students take responsibility for class assignments, deadlines, and studying
	Expect the best effort from the students but be realistic in their expectations
	Work with the teacher to encourage students to achieve academic success
	Review with the students their progress.

The teacher will:

	Focus on helping students become independent, critical thinkers and responsible, life-long learners
	Challenge students to reach their full potential
	Teach higher level thinking and analytical skills
	Prepare students for future success
	Communicate with students and parents about assignments and progress.

Materials Needed

	Three ring binder with dividers for Literature, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Writing
	Loose leaf paper (no spiral allowed)
	Pens (black ink preferred) and Pencils: (All essays should be typed: double spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, black ink.)

Grading Procedures

Greeneville High School Grading Scale: 90-100%: A 82-89%: B 72-81%: C 67-71%: D 0-69%: F	Grading: Tests/Timed Writings/Projects 35% Major Essays 35% Homework/Class work/Quizzes 30%

Homework / Make-up work:

	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.
	Make up tests will be scheduled before or after school.
	It is up to the student to find out what assignments have been missed. Check the website for assignments.
	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.
	No credit will be given to a student who has missed a test or assignment due to an unexcused absence.
	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.
	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.
	Extra credit is not assigned in the English Department. The expectation is that the students will do the assigned work promptly and responsibly.

Special Note:

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.

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