English III
Instructor:
Jamie House housej@gcschools.net
http://www.gcschools.net/ghs/housej/home/default.htm
Room: 149
This
course further develops instruction and practice in composition and literary
analysis. During the examination of
the writing process, students study and use grammar skills in conjunction with
composition to facilitate the mastery of writing for communication to a variety
of audiences. A research unit,
including library and research skills, culminates in the production of a
research paper. The literature study
involves a chronological survey of American literature.
Supplemental readings include novels/plays by American writers.
Additionally, as a prerequisite for English IV, students will develop the
reading skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation,
analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of the written text.
Oral communication, media/technology concepts, and active listening
skills will also be addressed.
The
students will:
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Behave respectfully to everyone at all time.
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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
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Focus
on helping students become independent, critical thinkers and responsible,
life-long learners
The
teacher will:
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Teach
higher level thinking and analytical skills and challenge students to reach
their full potential
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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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Three ring binder with
dividers for literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.
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Notebook paper (No spiral)
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Pens (black ink preferred) All essays should be typed: double spaced, 12 pt.
font, Times New Roman, black ink.
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Pencils
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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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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 to me; 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.
The Research Paper is nothing to be afraid of
because you will be ready for it. I
will make sure of that. If you fail
to complete this assignment, you do need to be afraid, very afraid, of seeing me
again for another fun-filled semester of English III.
Name
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Student
Signature
Parent Signature
Phone
numbers:
Home/work
email addresses (I will email reports to the students' Gaggle account):