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Ms Coporale ~ English ~ Room 134
2008- 09
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Be in your seat with ALL materials BEFORE the bell rings.
2. One person speaking; all others listening. No inappropriate
language will be tolerated!
3. Push chairs under the tables, and clean up after yourself.
4. Class work is quiet time for all.
5. Operate computers only under specific directives. No
automatic use or personalizing the computer’s settings. Only
school work on the computers; no other sites visited.
6. Disciplinary consequences will result when classroom
procedures have been violated.
CLASS NEEDS (MATERIALS)
1. Notebook with 3-ring or pockets for (note taking and
handouts).
2. Pencils and pens for writing (any color ink is fine).
3. Assigned books and materials (DON’T ask to go back to your
locker).
4. A floppy disc/ flashdrive for your computer work to be filed.
No computer use until you have one or the other.
5. Agenda and ID for leaving the classroom.
6. A positive, respectful attitude everyday for all.
GRADING POLICY
1. HOMEWORK: 10%: (Note) one day late will result in a loss of 10 points. Homework, if not handed in on the assigned due date, will only be collected one day late. Per student handbook, every day of absence yields two days for make up.
2. TRIMESTER ASSESSMENTS: 10%
3. QUIZZES: 15% This applies to announced and/or pop quizzes.
4. IN-CLASS WORK: 35% (Late class work will NOT be accepted; these are assignments due by the period’s end)
5. TESTS/PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS: 40% (Late projects/presentations will lose 5 points per day up to a total of 20 points off the grade given, not off 100 points.)
6. CLASS PARTICIPATION: Participation is a positive direction for your grade. It is only meant to enhance your grade. It will not be used to penalize your grade.
Your final English grade is determined by taking 90% of the grade earned in class with 10% earned on the DWA for each trimester.
My signature attests that I understand these rules and will abide by them although I may not agree with them.
FINAL FRESHMEN SYLLABUS
MAY 18, 2009 – June 3, 2009
Mrs. Coporale
All Sections
Objective:
TSWBAT:
1. Construct Lincs cards
2. Identify imagery and figurative language in literature
3. Complete various organizers
4. Complete Capt Like Activities
5. DWA #3
Monday, May 18, 2009 (Note cards / Notebooks / Soft Cover Books)
Class Work: Notes on Style and Diction
Class Work: Linc 5 vocabulary words for “A Sound of Thunder”pg 221; use the
remaining five words in complete sentences. (finish for homework)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 (Soft Cover Books)
Class Work: Quickwrite on time travel (Hand out)
Class Work: Listen to the story “A Sound of Thunder” pg 221-236
Home Work: Complete all side margins in book
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 (Soft Cover Books)
Class Work: Complete Follow Up (Hand out)
Class Work: Complete pages 237 – 239 (Finish for HW)
Thursday, May 21, 2009 (Soft Cover Books / Hard Cover)
Class Work: Chain Organizer on Plot (Hand out)
Connection “Jurassic Park”
Study Guide
Friday, May 22, 2009 (Soft Cover Books)
TEST
Finish movie “Of Mice and Men”
Monday, May 25, 2009
NO SCHOOL - ENJOY MEMORIAL DAY!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 (Soft Cover Books)
Section 6 DWA and SSR books
Read two informational articles pgs 363-370 “You Too Could Find a Dinosaur” /
“The Dinosaurs Weren’t Alone”
Complete Side Bars
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 (Soft Cover Book)
Complete workbook pages 371-373
Complete 2 summaries on the informative articles
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Section 7 DWA and SSR books
CAPT Activity – Editing and Revising
Friday, May 29, 2009
Section 8 DWA and SSR books
Works Cited Assignment and Research
Monday, June 1, 2009
Section 5 DWA and SSR books
Works Cited Assignment
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 ½ Day
Clean Up Day
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 ½ Day
???TBD???
** This syllabus is subject to change at Mrs. Coporale’s discretion. Keep in mind that this is an approximate timeline and due date may change.**
Objective: TSWBAT:
1. Linc Vocabulary words
2. Define Symbolism and Allegory
3. Interpret symbols and compose an essay on the computer
Monday, April 20, 2009 (Notebook)
Classwork: Review past literary terms and complete multiple choice packet
Notes on symbolism and allegory (Symbol Activity)
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 (Notebook / Soft Cover Book / Note Cards)
KWL Chart: What is a scarlet ibis?
Highlight article on the scarlet ibis
Complete Ibis Worksheet (on article)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 (Note Cards / Soft Cover) Activity Day
Class Work: Linc 5 Vocabulary words (use remaining 5 in a sentence) Pg 167
Handout Ibis Packet (you will need to bring the packet to class everyday)
Homework: Vocabulary Worksheet & Vocabulary Section of Packet
Thursday, April 23, 2009 (Soft Cover)
Class Work: Listen to “The Scarlet Ibis” and complete side margins pgs 168-176
Class Work: Complete diction section, setting, all four columns first two rows of
extend the setting, point of view, and tone sections from your ibis packet
(finish these sections for homework if not completed)
Friday, April 24, 2009 (Soft Cover)
Class Work: Conclude “The Scarlet Ibis” pages 176-183 and side margins
Class Work: Complete Workbook pages 184-186
Class Work: Complete imagery, character, simile/metaphor, and theme sections of
packet. – Turn in for grade
Monday, April 27, 2009 (Soft Cover)
Class Work: Study Guide – TEST TOMORROW!
Class Work: Complete remaining sections of packet (symbols, reader response)
Assign symbolism essay; preview requirements
Homework: Complete corresponding graphic organizer for essay choice
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 (Soft Cover)
**TEST**
Class Work/ / Homework: Work on outline for essay (finish for homework)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 (Soft Cover / Essay Packet / Organizers)
Class Work: Being typing essay on symbolism
Thursday, April 30, 2009 (Organizers/Outline/Flash or Floppy)
Essays are due by the period’s end!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
MOVIE DAY! (You finally get to see Of Mice and Men)
**This syllabus is subject to change at Mrs. Coporale’s discretion.**
Freshmen Syllabus
March 16, 2009 - March 31, 2009
Monday, March 16
Quickwrite: The Great Depression
Background notes on the Great Depression
Begin reading the novella Of Mice and Men
Homework: complete vocabulary definitions and sentences for group one.
Tuesday, March 17
Review last night's reading
KWL worksheet on Great Depression
Begin reading chapter 2 of novella
Homework: Complete character traits organizer for George
and Lennie
Complete plot chart for chapter one
Wednesday, March 18
Read pages 28-32
Complete Reader Response questions 1-5 (finish for HW)
Homework: Read pages 33-37
Thursday, March 19
Quickwrite: A Place of Your Own
Read pages 38-48
Complete character chart for Candy, Slim, Carlson, Curly,
and Curly's Wife
Homework: Define group 2 vocabulary words and write
sentences
Compelte plot chart for chapter two
Friday, March 20
Read pages 49-65
Complete Reader Response questions 6-11 (finish for HW)
Homework: Complete motivation-conflict graphic organizer
for Geroge
Monday, March 23
Read pages 66-76
Complete Reader Response Worksheet 2
Homework: Complete group 3 vocabulary
Complete plot chart for chapter 3
Tuesday, March 24
QUIZ on Part One of Novel
Read pages 77-83
Complete plot chart for chapter 4
Homework: complete vocab set four
Thursday, March 26
Quickwrite: The Great Depression (Post Assessment)
Read pages 99-107
Complete plot chart for chapter 6
Complete Reader Response worksheet 3 #9-18
Friday, March 27
NO SCHOOL
Monday, March 30
Review day for test (complete study guide)
Tuesday, March 31
Test on Of Mice and Men: vocabulary, multiple choice, true
and false, essay question.
FRESHMAN SYLLABUS
JANUARY 5, 2009 – JANUARY 15, 2009
Mrs. Coporale
English I
Cycle Goals: 1) Identify Theme and Universal Theme
2) Interactive/Critical Reading of 2 short stories
3) Apply computer skills in order to produce a comparative essay
(Your essay needs to be typed; no hand written final copy)
Monday, January 5, 2009 (Notebooks / Note Cards)
Review Packet
Notes on Theme and Generalizations
Linc 5 Vocabulary words on page 220 (Finish for Homework if need be)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 (Hardcover)
Quick write: Betrayal
In class reading “Cranes” pgs 220-227
Homework: Follow Up: Divided Loyalties
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 (Hardcover)
Analytical Questions # 1- 10 page 228 – Could be modified
If time allows: Begin Linc Cards for “The Sniper” Vocab (pg 211)
Friday, January 9, 2009 (Soft Cover)
In class reading “The Sniper” pgs 110-114
In class reading “Thoughts of Hanoi” pgs 114-117
Monday, January 12, 2009 (Soft Cover)
Complete WKBK pgs 118-120 and side margins
Study Guide for “Cranes” and “The Sniper”
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 (Hard Cover Book) ½ Day
TEST (Theme notes / “Sniper” / “Cranes”)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Overview of Writing Assignment: Comparing Universal Themes
Complete Organizers for Comparative Essay – Finish for Homework
Thursday, January 15, 2009 (Hard Cover)
Begin Essay Rough Draft
FINAL ESSAYS ARE DUE – Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Essay MUST BE TYPED!!
FRESHMAN SYLLABUS
DECEMBER 3, 2008 – DECEMBER 15, 2008
Mrs. Coporale
All Sections
Objectives:
TSWBAT: 1. Apply vocabulary skills to create sentences and Lincs
2. Critical reading of 2 short stories
3. Become familiar with types of irony and ambiguity
4. Apply computer research skills to construct a mini-project
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 (Notebooks, Note Cards, Soft Cover) Rm 132
Pop Quiz on Magi Vocabulary Words
Notes on Irony and Ambiguity
Class Work: review lincs cards made in L.A. lab
Vocabulary Worksheet 24 – complete for homework if necessary
Thursday, December 4, 2008 (Soft Cover) Rm 132
Quick write: Most cherished possession (class work)
Read “The Gift of the Magi” pages 142-148
Homework: Workbook pages 149-151
Friday, December 5, 2008 (Soft and Hard Cover) Rm 132
Review last night’s homework
Class Work: Situational Irony Worksheet / Life Goes On
Lincs and 5 sentences for Vocabulary words for “The Lady or the Tiger” page
297 (Finish for homework)
Monday, December 8, 2008 (Hard Cover)
Quick Write: Good for You, or Good for Them?
Read “The Lady or the Tiger?” pages 298-304
Homework: Ambiguity Chart and your ending
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 (Hard Cover)
Class Work: Page 305 #1-7, 10 in complete sentences
Homework: WKST 157-158
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 (Hard Cover)
Class Work: Study Guide
Assign Mini-project: Trial by Ordeal
Homework: Study for tomorrow’s test
Thursday, December 11, 2008 (Book is optional) Activity Day
TEST (both stories and all vocabulary)
Online research for 3 trials by ordeal
Class Work: Graphic Organizer
Friday, December 12, 2008 (No Book) ½ Day
Continue Online research
Complete Graphic Organizer
Monday, December 15, 2008
Ordeal Posters Due (Quiz Grade)
FRESHMEN SYLLABUS
OCTOBER 27, 2008- NOVEMBER 10, 2008
MRS. COPORALE
ALL SECTIONS
TSWBAT:
1. Take notes on synthesis, character, and voice
2. Create a personal Coat of Arms (if time allows)
3. Interpret and Analyze a short story and informative articles
4. Trimester 1 Assessment
Monday, October 27, 2008 (Note Books / Hard Cover)
Notes: Synthesizing Information
Class Work: Read “Poe’s Final Days” pages 184-186
Homework: Page 191 Question 1: Make a timeline of Poe’s final days
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 (Hard Cover)
Class Work: Read remaining three articles on pages 187-190
Class Work: Synthesis Chart (finish for homework)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 (Hard Cover) Activity Orientation
Class Work: page 191-192 #2-6
Homework: Rough Draft of Theory Letter
Thursday, October 30, 2008 (Hard Cover) ½ Day
Peer Edit Letter
Type / Write Final Draft
Friday, October 31, 2008 (Hard Cover / Notebook)
Notes: Narrator and Voice
Prep Vocabulary for “The Cask of Amontillado” pg 172 (Words to Own worksheet)
Quick Write: Revenge (finish for Homework)
Monday, November 3, 2008 (Hard Cover Books)
Listen to “Cask of Amontillado” pgs 172 – 179
Class Work: Complete Follow up: The Ultimate Revenge
Homework: Wall of Revenge (Hand out)
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 (Hard Cover)
Review story
Complete Question Worksheet
Complete Narrator Chart (finish for homework)
Thursday, November 6, 2008 (Hard Cover) Activity Day
Complete Study Guide (story and 4 Death articles)
Friday, November 7, 2008 ½ Day
TEST
Monday, November 10, 2008
TRIMESTER 1 ASSESSMENT
FRESHMAN SYLLABUS
8/27/08-9/8/08
Mrs. Coporale
English I
Cycle Goals: 1) Preview and Review Policies and Procedures
2) Library Orientation
3) Safety Overview and Test
4) Lesson on Setting
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Welcome to 9th Grade! Overview of procedures and grading policies.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Conclude overview of policies.
Syllabus overview – explanation of syllabus and assignments
Contact Information Cards
Homework (HW) – Policy Sign Off Sheet due Wednesday, September 3.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Safety in Shops – Handout and Overhead Notes
Safety Video
Monday, September 1, 2008
NO SCHOOL!!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 (SOFT COVER BOOKS)
Safety Review and TEST (multiple choice)
Book Handout
Overview of Book Parts
NOTEBOOKS NEEDED – Notes on Setting and Plot
HW: Plot Development Worksheet on a movie or show you’ve seen
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 (SOFT COVER BOOKS)
Vocabulary Words for “The Most Dangerous Game” pg 5
Write each definition of the word. Next, use each of the 10 words in a sentence. . (Probable HW)
Quickwrite- The Villain
Begin reading “The Most Dangerous Game” (if time allows)
Thursday, September 4, 2008 (SOFT COVER BOOKS)
Continue and Finish story: Complete side margins
HW: Follow up to Quickwrite
Friday, September 5, 2008 (SOFT COVER BOOK)
Class Work: Complete WKBK pgs 35-37
Project Overview and Preparation (YOU NEED A HIGHLIGHTER)
Study Guide for Monday’s test on notes and story.
Monday, September 8, 2008 (SOFT COVER BOOK)
Test on “The Most Dangerous Game” and Setting/Plot
Final Wrap Up of Cycle
Time Available to Work on Project due Friday, September 26, 2008.
FRESHMAN SYLLABUS
9/24/08 – 10/08/08
Mrs. Coporale
English I
Cycle Goals: 1) Character and Characterization
2) Creation of personal character
3) Apply computer skills to produce written text
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Study Guide for tomorrow’s test: “The Most Dangerous Game” and Plot
Notes
Complete WKBK pages 36&37 (finish for homework)
Thursday, September 25, 2008 (Notebooks) ½ Day
TEST!!!
Friday, September 26, 2008 (Notebook)
Notes on Character and Characterization
Homework: Character Creation
PROJECT DUE!!!!
Monday, September 29, 2008 (Hard Cover Book / Note Books)
Character Quiz
Distribute Hard Cover Books
Prep Vocabulary pg 104 “Helen on Eighty-Sixth Street”
(2 Column notes and Sentences)
Quickwrite: Wishes and Dreams
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 (Hard Cover Book)
In class reading of “Helen on Eighty-Sixth Street” pg 104-112
Follow Up: Vita’s Dreams (Could become homework)
Homework: Worksheet #73-74
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 (Soft Cover Book)
Class Work: Discussion of story
Page 114 #1-7 in complete sentences
Quickwrite: Going gets Tough
Thursday, October 2, 2008 (Soft Cover Book) ½ Day
Read “Thank You, M’am” pgs 52-59
Homework pgs 60-62
Friday, October 3, 2008(Book is optional / Floppy Disk)
Computer Assignment: Roger’s Letter
Monday, October 6, 2008(Floppy Disk)
Study Guide Completion
Finish Computer Assignment
Tuesday, October 7, 2008(Hard Cover Book)
TEST: Character notes, “Helen on 86th Street”, and “Thank You M’am”
Wednesday, October 8, 2007
Clean up Day
Introduction to CAPT
**This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher.**
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