Advanced english 11
Contact Information:
E-mail- [email protected]
Website address- http://bc.k12.mi.us/home/
Teacher website- http://mrshaywardsclass.weebly.com
Phone- (810) 346-2781, (messages may be left with secretary)
Conference Period- 7th hour 2:16-3:05
Planbook.com is now available for parents and students to access my daily lesson plans. Please log in to planbook.com and use my email: [email protected] and my teacher code: shayward
Language Arts 11, Course Description:
In English 11, students will add to the list of various genre of classic and contemporary narrative and informational texts that will be read and analyzed throughout high school with a special focus on American Literature and SAT success. They will build a context for change in their lives and develop realistic plans for the future. Through Transformational Thinking, students will connect with and respond to texts and use forward thinking to make better decisions, generate new ideas for solving problems, and find wisdom.
English 11 covers literature, grammar and writing. Types of writing include personal narrative, persuasive essay, and critical analysis of texts (compare and contrast). Grammar includes sentence combining, clear reference, sentence variety, and parallel structure. There is heavy emphasis in the analysis of texts by way of relating the central themes to student’s everyday lives. Students delve into the themes of individuality, conformity, and the American Dream.
Required for graduation.
Classroom Expectations:
- Our classroom is a place of learning. Therefore, you should come to class with the proper items for learning, such as a writing utensil, book, paper, and any other items necessary. You should also be attentive during instructional time and give your best effort on all assignments. Lastly, we are all responsible to make sure that our actions do not distract others in the class from being able to learn.
- Our classroom is a safe environment. Each student deserves to feel safe expressing his or her thoughts and feelings in the context of our material and the learning process. Therefore, there will be no taunting, put downs, or unkind teasing tolerated.
- Our classroom is a place of respect. As a teacher I will treat each of you with respect. I expect that you will treat me, as well as each of your classmates, with the same respect. Therefore, we will not interrupt when others are speaking, we will not take or use things that belong to other people, and we will be considerate of one another’s feelings.
- Our classroom is a part of the larger Brown City High School community. Therefore, we will not do anything in our classroom that would be a distraction to the ability of other students to learn and other teachers to teach. We will also treat the building, the classroom materials, and the other individuals in the building with respect.
o Please observe the expectations of Brown City High School as delineated in your student handbook.
o No food or drinks allowed in the classroom, except bottled water.
Classroom Procedures:
Seating Chart:
There will be a seating chart for this class. You are expected to sit in your assigned seat everyday, unless otherwise instructed.
Paper Headings:
Every paper you turn in should be written in MLA format.
Extra Help:
I will be available before and after school on an appointment basis. I am always willing to come in and offer extra help for any student requesting assistance.
Absences:
In the event that you are absent, the assignments that you missed will be found in the Daily Assignment crate at the beginning of the class. You will be responsible for finding an appropriate time, preferably before or after class, to get those assignments. Also, I will be happy to explain the assignments and any other information that you missed at an appropriate time, i.e. before or after school, during lunch, or when the class is working quietly on an assignment and I am free to speak with you. All assignments will also be posted on Skyward.
Tardiness:
You are tardy if you are not in the classroom at the completion of the tardy bell. In the event that you are tardy, you will be asked to get a tardy pass from the Assistant Principal’s Office. We will follow the Brown City High School tardy policy.
Late Work:
For each late assignment, the grade will be reduced by 30%. All assignments, unless previously discussed by the teacher, are due at the beginning of the hour. Once the teacher has called for all assignments to be turned in, it is the only opportunity for full credit, anything after then will be marked late.
Dismissal:
The bell does not dismiss you at the end of class. I will dismiss you. You must be in your assigned seats until I dismiss you.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Cell phones/mobile devices are not to be used during class unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. In the event that you use your device at an unauthorized time, we will follow the Brown City High School policy.
Syllabus
This is a required class designed to get you ready for your life after Brown City. You should not be surprised when you’re working hard in this class and being asked to do things that you have never done in school before. This is not designed to be a FUN class, but if you work hard and master the skills I am introducing to you, I believe you will find a great deal of satisfaction in what you are able to accomplish.
Major Components of Advanced English 11:
-The Crucible
-Scarlet Letter
-The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
-A Raisin in the Sun
-The Great Gatsby
-Persuasive Speeches using Rhetorical Strategies
-Poetry
-Other Writing Assignments
-Vocabulary and Language Development
-Grammar: subject-verb agreement, comma usage, sentence variety, parts of speech, phrases, clauses
-Students will be required to read one book of their choice on their own time per marking period and complete a reading log for that book
-Students will be required to keep a writer’s notebook
Silent Reading Book:
You are expected to bring a book to read every day. You will be required to complete 1-3 reading assignments each marking period on your own. These assignments should not be put off until the near due date, rather they should be worked on over a long period of time.
Course Goals and Standards
• Use writing as a tool for learning.
• Present ideas orally with accuracy and fluency in both formal and informal settings.
• Respond critically to a wide spectrum of readings and materials.
• Research and organize information to solve problems and answer questions.
• Make consistent progress towards producing quality writing.
• Write effectively for a variety of purposes.
Grading Policy
The following chart is the Grading Scale for this class.
100-93 is an A 73-71 is a C
92-88 is an A- 70-68 is a C-
87-84 is a B+ 67-64 is a D+
83-81 is a B 63-61 is a D
80-78 is a B- 60-56 is a D-
77-74 is a C+ 55.4-0 is an E
To earn credit for each semester students must pass 2 of the 3 grades used to calculate the semester grade (2 marking period grades and the exam grade).
Students must also have an overall average grade that is passing using the formula: each marking period is worth 40% and the exam is worth 20% of the semester grade.
*Please make every attempt to inquire about grades before or after class time. Student grades are periodically updated on Skyward, our BCHS On-line Grading System. There are links to this system through our website.
Concluding Thoughts:
I anticipate that we will have a full and rewarding semester of learning together. I look forward to working with each of you. Each of you will contribute your unique qualities to our classroom community and we will all grow as a result of one another.
I have read and understand the rules and mechanics of this class.
Student Name: _______________________________ Parent’s signature: _____________________________
Please complete at least one of the following:
Parent email address: ___________________________________________________
Parent phone number: ___________________________________________________
E-mail- [email protected]
Website address- http://bc.k12.mi.us/home/
Teacher website- http://mrshaywardsclass.weebly.com
Phone- (810) 346-2781, (messages may be left with secretary)
Conference Period- 7th hour 2:16-3:05
Planbook.com is now available for parents and students to access my daily lesson plans. Please log in to planbook.com and use my email: [email protected] and my teacher code: shayward
Language Arts 11, Course Description:
In English 11, students will add to the list of various genre of classic and contemporary narrative and informational texts that will be read and analyzed throughout high school with a special focus on American Literature and SAT success. They will build a context for change in their lives and develop realistic plans for the future. Through Transformational Thinking, students will connect with and respond to texts and use forward thinking to make better decisions, generate new ideas for solving problems, and find wisdom.
English 11 covers literature, grammar and writing. Types of writing include personal narrative, persuasive essay, and critical analysis of texts (compare and contrast). Grammar includes sentence combining, clear reference, sentence variety, and parallel structure. There is heavy emphasis in the analysis of texts by way of relating the central themes to student’s everyday lives. Students delve into the themes of individuality, conformity, and the American Dream.
Required for graduation.
Classroom Expectations:
- Our classroom is a place of learning. Therefore, you should come to class with the proper items for learning, such as a writing utensil, book, paper, and any other items necessary. You should also be attentive during instructional time and give your best effort on all assignments. Lastly, we are all responsible to make sure that our actions do not distract others in the class from being able to learn.
- Our classroom is a safe environment. Each student deserves to feel safe expressing his or her thoughts and feelings in the context of our material and the learning process. Therefore, there will be no taunting, put downs, or unkind teasing tolerated.
- Our classroom is a place of respect. As a teacher I will treat each of you with respect. I expect that you will treat me, as well as each of your classmates, with the same respect. Therefore, we will not interrupt when others are speaking, we will not take or use things that belong to other people, and we will be considerate of one another’s feelings.
- Our classroom is a part of the larger Brown City High School community. Therefore, we will not do anything in our classroom that would be a distraction to the ability of other students to learn and other teachers to teach. We will also treat the building, the classroom materials, and the other individuals in the building with respect.
o Please observe the expectations of Brown City High School as delineated in your student handbook.
o No food or drinks allowed in the classroom, except bottled water.
Classroom Procedures:
Seating Chart:
There will be a seating chart for this class. You are expected to sit in your assigned seat everyday, unless otherwise instructed.
Paper Headings:
Every paper you turn in should be written in MLA format.
Extra Help:
I will be available before and after school on an appointment basis. I am always willing to come in and offer extra help for any student requesting assistance.
Absences:
In the event that you are absent, the assignments that you missed will be found in the Daily Assignment crate at the beginning of the class. You will be responsible for finding an appropriate time, preferably before or after class, to get those assignments. Also, I will be happy to explain the assignments and any other information that you missed at an appropriate time, i.e. before or after school, during lunch, or when the class is working quietly on an assignment and I am free to speak with you. All assignments will also be posted on Skyward.
Tardiness:
You are tardy if you are not in the classroom at the completion of the tardy bell. In the event that you are tardy, you will be asked to get a tardy pass from the Assistant Principal’s Office. We will follow the Brown City High School tardy policy.
Late Work:
For each late assignment, the grade will be reduced by 30%. All assignments, unless previously discussed by the teacher, are due at the beginning of the hour. Once the teacher has called for all assignments to be turned in, it is the only opportunity for full credit, anything after then will be marked late.
Dismissal:
The bell does not dismiss you at the end of class. I will dismiss you. You must be in your assigned seats until I dismiss you.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Cell phones/mobile devices are not to be used during class unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. In the event that you use your device at an unauthorized time, we will follow the Brown City High School policy.
Syllabus
This is a required class designed to get you ready for your life after Brown City. You should not be surprised when you’re working hard in this class and being asked to do things that you have never done in school before. This is not designed to be a FUN class, but if you work hard and master the skills I am introducing to you, I believe you will find a great deal of satisfaction in what you are able to accomplish.
Major Components of Advanced English 11:
-The Crucible
-Scarlet Letter
-The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
-A Raisin in the Sun
-The Great Gatsby
-Persuasive Speeches using Rhetorical Strategies
-Poetry
-Other Writing Assignments
-Vocabulary and Language Development
-Grammar: subject-verb agreement, comma usage, sentence variety, parts of speech, phrases, clauses
-Students will be required to read one book of their choice on their own time per marking period and complete a reading log for that book
-Students will be required to keep a writer’s notebook
Silent Reading Book:
You are expected to bring a book to read every day. You will be required to complete 1-3 reading assignments each marking period on your own. These assignments should not be put off until the near due date, rather they should be worked on over a long period of time.
Course Goals and Standards
• Use writing as a tool for learning.
• Present ideas orally with accuracy and fluency in both formal and informal settings.
• Respond critically to a wide spectrum of readings and materials.
• Research and organize information to solve problems and answer questions.
• Make consistent progress towards producing quality writing.
• Write effectively for a variety of purposes.
Grading Policy
The following chart is the Grading Scale for this class.
100-93 is an A 73-71 is a C
92-88 is an A- 70-68 is a C-
87-84 is a B+ 67-64 is a D+
83-81 is a B 63-61 is a D
80-78 is a B- 60-56 is a D-
77-74 is a C+ 55.4-0 is an E
To earn credit for each semester students must pass 2 of the 3 grades used to calculate the semester grade (2 marking period grades and the exam grade).
Students must also have an overall average grade that is passing using the formula: each marking period is worth 40% and the exam is worth 20% of the semester grade.
*Please make every attempt to inquire about grades before or after class time. Student grades are periodically updated on Skyward, our BCHS On-line Grading System. There are links to this system through our website.
Concluding Thoughts:
I anticipate that we will have a full and rewarding semester of learning together. I look forward to working with each of you. Each of you will contribute your unique qualities to our classroom community and we will all grow as a result of one another.
I have read and understand the rules and mechanics of this class.
Student Name: _______________________________ Parent’s signature: _____________________________
Please complete at least one of the following:
Parent email address: ___________________________________________________
Parent phone number: ___________________________________________________