English IV Regulars -2016

High School Course Syllabus Outline

  1. Description of Course

English 4, an extension of English 3, focuses on organization, language skills, analysis of ideas, vocabulary development, logic, development of English, reading and understanding works of British literature, and test preparation.

THEMES AND LITERARY WORKS COVERED:

1st 6wksUnit I-Anglo-SaxonsBeowulf, Portfolio,Heroic Ideals, College Essay

2nd 6wksUnit II-Middle Ages and Medieval periodCanterbury Tales, Sir Gawain, Research Paper

3rd 6wksUnit III-RenaissancePoetry, Sonnet Poetry Project, Character Sketch

4th 6wksUnit III-Renaissance / ShakespeareMacbeth, Tragic Hero, TimedWriting
5th 6wks Unit VI-Restoration, Unit VII-Romantic,Unit VIII-Victorian

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Satire Writing

6th 6wks Unit IX-ModernPaper Towns, Senior Scrapbook

***Note: Teacher reserves the right to add to, delete, or modify this list as needed.

Resources

  • Pearson Literature Book (online text and classroom set) and Grammar Books (online only)
  • Assorted paper backs – see above
  1. Grading procedures including re-teach options and retest guidelines for major grades
  • In the majority of English courses, the six weeks' average will be based on 60% major and 40% daily gradesreflecting equal evaluation of writing/language and literature/reading concepts and skills.
  • A variety of scoring methods will be used to grade compositions. Compositions will not be accepted and will be considered late if all required parts of the process are not completed as per the teacher's directions.
  • Any student who is unsuccessful (grade below 75) on majorobjectivetests will have one reasonable opportunity as determined by the teacher to redo or retake a test in order to show mastery of the material. The “redo” or “retake” test will be determined by the teacher and may not be the exact same assignment that was initially assigned, but rather a variation of the initial assignment that will allow the student to show mastery of the content. The student must participate in a tutorial—a relearning activity either directed by the teacher or self directed study prior to the retake opportunity.
  • Each student will have a maximum of five (5) school days from the day that they were notified of the grade. For example, a student who is notified of grade on Monday will have until the end of day on the following Monday to complete the “retake.” Students will be notified by the instructor as to when their five days will begin.
  • Students who participate in the test retake opportunity will receive the replacement grade with a ceiling of 75. (Example 1: First grade 50, Second grade 60, student will receive 60. Example 2: First grade 50, Second grade 80, student will receive 75.)
  • Majorpapersandprojectswillbeaccepteduptothreedayslatewith10points deductedperday.

Ifreceivedby3pmthedayof:fullcredit 1daylate:-10points,
2dayslate:-20points
3 dayslate:-30points
After3days,latework will not be accepted.

  • Daily grade assignments will be accepted one day late for a grade not to exceed 75%. Two days late, the maximum grade will be 50%.
  • All daily and major grade assignments will be considered late if they are turned in after 3:00pm on the date that the deliverable is due.
  • Unless there are extenuating circumstances, all retakes or late work must be completed by the last day of each six week period.
  1. Grade Repairprocedures

Students will have the opportunity to receive instruction to recover six weeks grades. When a student enrolls in the Grade Repair program, the students will receive quality instruction. The curriculum will recapture any skills they are lacking so that they are prepared to receive credit. This intervention plan may include students attending after school Grade Repair or Grade Repair during the school day. The highest grade a student can earn is a 75. This grade will replace the previous six weeks grade for that particular course. Students enrolled in on-level courses will need to complete 80% of the grade repair course.

  1. EOC information with dates of EOC and online links to more information where applicable

EOC does not apply to English 4.

  1. Tutoring times/places for extra help and/or office hours for dual credit courses

English tutorials will be held in the afternoon from 2:40 – 3:40 pm. Ask instructor for current details.

  1. Test days and exemptions information

With rare exceptions, English tests will be given and will be due on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  1. Teacher contact information

Janet Clarke

823-454-5315

  1. Required & suggested supplies
  • Spiral Notebook for Journal Entries
  • One 3 Ring binder with pockets
  • Regular Rule Notebook Paper
  • #2 Pencils and Blue or Black pens
  • 1 package of 3 X 5 Lined Note cards
  • Hi-lighters
  • Solid Color Pocket folder for Research
  • It is strongly suggested that you have a Flashdrive
  • Six dividers … Label with the following:
  • Calendar
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Literature Handouts
  • WritingHandouts

Klein ISD Curriculum and InstructionAugust 2016