Mrs. Pereira
English 9
Instructor: Mrs. Pereira
Contact Information:
Room # 425 High School Phone Number: 732-229-7300
Extra Help: I am available for extra help whenever you need. Talk to me and I will make sure to be available before school, during lunch, or after school.
Materials Needed:
o Binder or Notebook, Folder, Pens, Pencils
USB Flashdrive/Jumpdrive (if possible) *Journal will be provided
Course Overview
The Grade 9 English Course consists of a study of literary genres, such as the short story, novels, drama, poetry, essay and biography. Writing skills development emphasizes the writing process, i.e. careful planning, drafting, revising and editing as well as the use of Standard English language conventions for sentence structure, syntax, mechanics and correct usage in all written work.
Student Evaluation
Students will be evaluated on tests, quizzes, homework, projects, oral presentations, composition work, classroom participation, as well as the midterm and final.
· Types of Assignments
o Reading- novels, poetry, non-fiction articles, graphic organizers
o Essays- Narrative/Descriptive/Persuasive/Expository/Analysis
o Journals/Response logs- Reflections
o Group Projects- team building, cooperative learning, group presentations
o Portfolios- choose essays and projects for reflection purposes
Grading Policy: The grade for each marking period will be determined by the following:
Category / Example Grades / Percent of Grade: /Summative Assessments / Unit Tests, Long-term projects, Journals, Major Writing Assignments / 70%
Formative Assessments / Quizzes, Class work, Class Participation, Homework / 30%
Midterm 10% of the final grade
Final 10% of the final grade
Literature: Elements of Literature Fourth Course
The Odyssey
To Kill a Mockingbird
Romeo and Juliet
Lord of the Flies
Class Policies and Procedures:
· Absolutely NO CELLPHONE USAGE! I know you have one, please keep it away and off.
· Come to class on time. Tardiness is unacceptable without a pass. Refer to Student/Parent Handbook page
· Please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook regarding the Attendance Policy.
· Hand in homework or anything that is due immediately when entering classroom.
· No one will leave the classroom the first or last 10 minutes of class.
· Proper dress code will be enforced each day. Refer to Student/Parent Handbook page
· All students can be expected to be called upon to participate in class.
· Complete assignments ON TIME. If there is a problem completing an assignment, it should be discussed with me IN PERSON OR VIA SCHOOL EMAIL.
· If you are ABSENT…it is your responsibility to find out what work you need to make up. Refer to my teacher webpage for assignments.
· If a student is going to be absent for a school related function, it is the responsibility of that student to turn in any assignments before leaving for the function. Otherwise, the assignment may be considered late and receive penalties.
· Cut-off dates will be enforced. Refer to Student/Parent Handbook page
· Respect adults, fellow classmates, and friends, as you want to be respected.
· Use proper language while speaking and writing. (no texting abbreviations or slang in your written work)
· Follow all of the school rules, policies, and procedures both in and out of the classroom.
· Stay in seats with the appropriate materials out until class is over. (I will dismiss you…not the bell)
· Ask for help whenever you need it.
· Set your goals high!
Academic Integrity Policy:
Students are expected to avoid all dishonest behavior in relation to academic work. Such behavior may include (but is not limited to) failing to document borrowed words or ideas from research sources, handing in the work of another, or copying during an exam. The consequences for such behavior are a zero on the assignment for all students involved as well as possible disciplinary actions.
· Plagiarism/Cheating
Please read carefully and sign, along with your parents, the attached consent form regarding academic integrity. Plagiarism and/or cheating will not be tolerated. There are severe consequences for those involved with academic dishonesty.
Academic Integrity Consent Statement
Course: English 9
Teacher: Mrs. Pereira
Term: 2013-2014
DIRECTIONS: (1) Read through this statement carefully. (2) Ask questions if there is anything you do not understand. (3) Return it to your teacher.
I have heard the teacher's discussion of plagiarism, and I understand that I must use research conventions to cite and clearly mark other people's ideas and words within my paper. I understand that plagiarism is an act of intellectual dishonesty. I understand it is academically unethical and unacceptable to do any of the following acts:
· To submit an essay written in whole or in part by another student as if it were my own.
· To download an essay from the internet, then quote or paraphrase from it, in whole or in part, without acknowledging the original source.
· To restate a clever phrase verbatim from another writer without acknowledging the source.
· To paraphrase part of another writer's work without acknowledging the source.
· To reproduce the substance of another writer's argument without acknowledging the source.
· To take work originally done for one instructor's assignment and re-submit it to another teacher.
· To cheat on tests or quizzes through the use of crib sheets, hidden notes, viewing another student's paper, revealing the answers on my own paper to another student, through verbal or textual communication, sign language, or other means of storing and communicating information, including electronic devices, recording devices, cellular telephones, headsets, and portable computers.
· To copy another student's homework and submit the work as if it were the product of my own labor.
I understand that the consequences for committing any of the previous acts of academic dishonesty can include a failing grade for the assignment or quiz with no opportunity for make-up, failure in the class as a whole and possible removal from the course in extreme/repeat offenses. I understand that my enrollment in this class will help me develop skills necessary for college-level writing. Therefore, I will not plagiarize or cheat.
English 9
I have read course information, notebook requirements, academic integrity consent form, and assignment policies for English 9 2013-2014. My signature below indicates that I understand the requirements and policies for this course and agree to adhere to them throughout the school year. Because this is a college level preparatory course, I am aware of the high expectations and my enrollment in the class indicates that I am prepared to meet those expectations.
I understand the academic integrity consent statement and agree to its conditions throughout the school year. Furthermore, I understand the assignment policies and agree to abide by them.
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Note: The content of this syllabus is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the class and/or instructor.