English 10 Syllabus
Mrs. Green and Mrs. Williams
Mrs. T. Green
Mrs. D. Williams
Room 206-KWHS
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The focus for English 10 includes all aspects of literacy. Our work will include literature, writing, vocabulary and word study, grammar, and research. We will examine and analyze texts from a variety of cultures and eras. We will study and critique various writing styles and improve writing skills. We will build research skills including credibility and presentation.
The students will NOT have an EOC SOL this school year but we will be working on critical literacy skills.
Course Description
According to Virginia’s SOLs, 10th graders will:
Communication
10.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
10.2 The student will analyze, produce, and examine similarities and differences between visual and verbal media messages.
Reading
10.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic texts.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
10.5 The student will read, interpret, analyze, and evaluate nonfiction texts
Writing
10.6 The student will develop a variety of writing to persuade, interpret, analyze, and evaluate with an emphasis on exposition and analysis.
10.7 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing.
Research
10.8 The student will collect, evaluate, organize, and present information to create a research product.
Grading and Assignments
All assignments are to be turned in on time. Grades can be accessed on Powerschool which is updated every Monday by 5 pm. Quarterly grades will be determined as follows:
Tests/ Essays – 40%
Quizzes – 30%
Classwork – 20%
Homework – 10%
The semester exam will count as 20% of semester average.
The grading scale is as follows:
93 – 100A
85 – 92B
77 – 84C
70 – 76D
69 and belowF
Late Work
Regular homework assignments turned in late will not receive full credit. Late projects/essays will receive a point deduction for each school day the work is not turned it.
Homework
Homework will be assigned regularly. Since most regular assignments are a way to practice skills, I do not expect perfection, but I do expect students to try to complete the assignments to the best of their ability. Instead of receiving a letter grade on each assignment, students will be evaluated on completion.
Make-Up Work
All work should be made up in accordance with school policy. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what he or she has missed while absent.
Materials
ALL BOOKS MUST BE COVERED
Students are expected to have the following materials for class EVERDAY:
- 3-ring binder
- Plenty of loose-leaf paper
- Composition Book to be left in class for Journals
- Writing Utensil
Communication of Student Progress
In addition to report cards at the end of each nine weeks, students will receive an interim reporton the following dates: Oct. 2, Dec. 11, February 26, and May 7. The student will be responsible for delivering the notice to parents. If parents do not receive these notices, please contact me so that we can arrange for a different means of communication. Please feel free to contact with any questions using my email (preferred)
, voicemail 804-769-3434, or, my teacher website. The website can be found on the KWCPS site under teacher websites. Find Mrs. Green.
You may also email Mrs. Williams with any questions () or check her website.
Honor Policy
Honesty shall be practiced in the entire educational experience at KWHS. Students are expected to produce their own work as instructed by the teacher. Cheating, plagiarism, forgery (including computer forgery) or any other act to represent dishonestly one’s work will not be tolerated. Students who violate this policy risk loss of credit for the assignment and/or referral to the administration.All essays and projects must include an honor pledge printed on the assignments and must be signed and dated. Honor Pledge: “I have neither given nor received help on this assignment and verify that this work is my own. I understand the consequences of plagiarism and integrity violations at King William High School.”
Classroom Procedures
In addition to all county and school rules, all students are expected to do the following:
BE PROMPT!
Students should be in the classroom when the tardy bell sounds and should sit in their assigned seats. If a problem with this arises the student will receive a warning, then his/her parent/guardian will be notified; following that, he/she will be assigned a detention.
BE RESPONSIBLE!
High school students are responsible for their own learning. Students should bring textbook, 3-ring binder, loose-leaf paper, writing utensils, and completed homework to class each day.
RESPECT OTHERS! Students are to keep their hands, feet and unkind remarks to themselves at all times. Bullying will not be tolerated. Disruptive behavior interferes with teaching and learning, therefore, students should refrain from talking while others are teaching, presenting, or leading a discussion. Failure to comply will result in parent/guardian notification, detention assignment, and/or administrative referral.
Instructional plan for the year:
Grammar: ongoing practice throughout the year including items reflecting SOL practices
Lessons on common errors and errors found in essays
Writing: ongoing throughout the year
Daily Journals
Various essays completed periodically throughout the year
Sentence and paragraph practice
Vocabulary and Word Study: ongoing throughout the year (including an emphasis on Greek and Latin
roots and other morphemes)
First Nine Weeks:
Short Story Unit
Harrison Bergeron
The Interlopers
Pit and Pendulum
The Possibility of Evil
Paragraph/Essay Writing
Introduction, sentences
Informational/Media Materials Unit
Nine Week Benchmark
Second Nine Weeks:
Drama and Poetry Unit
Greece to Present
Antigone
Julius Caesar
Research Unit
Resource evaluation
Essay Writing
Compare/Contrast, Persuasive, Narrative, Expository
Semester Exam (Benchmark included)
Third Nine Weeks
Continuation of drama/poetry unit and Research
Essay Writing
Compare/Contrast, Persuasive, Narrative, Expository
Novel Unit
Benchmark
Fourth Nine Weeks
Continuation of Novel Unit
Literary Review
Essay Writing
Compare/Contrast, Persuasive, Narrative, Expository
We reserve the right to make changes to this schedule in the interest of maximum student achievement.
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