Course Outline – English 11
Mr. Weidmann - Room 249
WHAT TO EXPECT
Reading for:Key ideas and details, for craft and structure, for the integration of knowledge and ideas, for improving range of reading, and to respond to literature / Writing for:
Text types and purposes, for the production and distribution of written work, for research to build and present knowledge, to improve range of writing, and for responding to literature / Speaking and listening for:
Comprehension and collaboration and for the presentation of knowledge and ideas
This includes:
Text Analysis, Source-Based Argument, Observations, Finding Patterns, Drawing Conclusions, Reviewing for the 11th Grade Common Core Regents Exam, Building your vocabulary, etc…
Possible UNITS OF STUDY– covering literature and informational texts
The Crucible
American Gothic Short Stories
The Catcher in the Rye
Macbeth
Articles of the Week
The Great Gatsby
The Glass Castle
All My Sons
Private Peaceful
In the Path of Falling Objects
Research
GRADING POLICY
English 11 Grade Calculation:
MP1 + MP2 + MP3 + MP4 + FINAL EXAM / 5 = FINAL AVERAGE
Marking Period (MP) weighting of grades on assignments:
30%= Class work & Homework
30%=Tests, Projects & Quizzes
40%= Benchmark assessment
EMAIL CONTACT
You may contact me at r 646-3301.
HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework is given regularly and is due at the beginning of class on the due date. Homework is a valuable and effective reinforcement tool and is a critical part of the learning process. Homework will be reviewed and graded on the date it is due, therefore,it is essential that your children complete the work on time to ensure the work is effective and meaningful to their learning. Late work will not be given full credit.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Be on time, be respectful, and complete your homework.
Daily Classroom Routine:
- Enter classroom and read daily agenda
- Pick up your binder and take out your spiral notebook and Planner/Agenda.
- Depending on the activities and lessons for the day, we will write for about 20 minutes and read for about 20 minutes.
- There will be “Warm-up Activities” and “Closure Activities” to begin and end class.
- Daily Planner/Agenda must be filled out before leaving class.
After reading and discussing this syllabus with your child, please sign below and return the entire syllabus by ______(a copy will be posted on my website for your reference).
STUDENT SIGNATURE PRINT NAME
GUARDIAN SIGNATURE PRINT NAME
TELEPHONE NUMBER BEST TIME TO CALL
EMAIL ADDRESS ______
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Materials:
1 - Three-ring binder
1- Set of dividers
1 - Spiral notebook
Pens