This is going to be the BEST year ever and I look forward to working with all of you in reaching your fullest potential. All assignments will be posted on Schoolnotes.com and you will also receive a hard copy of the syllabus at the beginning of each cycle.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Be in your seat with ALL materials BEFORE the bell
rings.
2. One person speaking; all others listening.
3. Push chairs under the tables and clean up after
yourself.
4. Class work is quiet time for all.
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. Agenda and ID for leaving the room.
5. A positive, respectful attitude everyday for all.
Thanks!
Grading Policy
1. HOMEWORK: 10%: (Note) one day late will result in
a loss of 10 points. 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%
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 grade for each trimester will be calculated using 90% of the class weighted categories and 10% of the DWA grade.
My signature attests that I understand these grading policies and will abide by them although I may not agree with them.
Syllabus for Cycle A: 1st Marking Period (8/28 - 9/8)
Theme: Ancient Voices
Selection: from Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
Unit Theme Introduction: Through reading Oedipus Rex students will be able to understand that "tragic flaw" leads to the defeat of the hero.
8/28: Review Student/Parent Handbook
Classroom Rules, Procedures,
and Grading Policies
Homework (10 pts.) Return signed copy by Tuesday 9-2-08
Getting to Know You- "Knock, Knock!" Page
Contact Cards Information
Overview of World Literature curriculum, required readings, and portfolio pieces.
8/29: In-class writing assignment (75 pts.)
Homework (10 pts.) Bring your covered textbook and English notebook to class. Due Friday 9-5-07
9/2: Develop Class Contract
Confirmation and Signing of Class Contract
Review Textbook Resources (p. 1129-1241)
9/3: Drama and Irony
Students will complete a handout summarizing terms during a PowerPoint presentation. The handout/study guide will be used to prepare for a quiz on Monday 9/8/06.
9/4:Meet the Writer: Sophocles (p. 198)
Introduction to Oedipus Rex (199-201)
Discuss Themes
Greek Theater: dramatic Terminology Handout
9/5: Before You Read (p. 202)
Make the Connection Quickwrite
Vocabulary Development and Practice
9/8: Quiz- Drama & Irony
Read /listen to Audio CD Oedipus Rex
Prologue and Parados
Cycle A: May 19 ~ June 4, 2008
Congratulations to the Class of 2008!
We will prepare for and take the Trimester #3 DWA exam during this LAST cycle. You will also reflect upon your senior year at Ellis Tech through the writing of a reflective essay and a Senior Theme Song Activity.
5/19: Discuss Final Academic Cycle and Trimester #3 DWA Exam
In-class viewing of The Chocolate War movie
5/20: ACTIVITY DAY SCHEDULE
In-class viewing of The Chocolate War movie
5:21: SHORTENED DAY SCHEDULE
DWA # 3 Exam Preparation based on The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
Review Study Guide/Chapter Handouts and “Use and Abuse” Theme
Overview of Senior Theme Song Activity and Presentation Order
5/22: Trimester # 3 DWA Exam
5/23: Reflective Essay (see handout)
5/26: MEMORIAL DAY ~ Remember Our Veterans and Military Personnel
5/27: Reflective Essays are due today!
5/28: Senior Theme Songs Presented
5/29: Senior Theme Songs Presented
5/30: SENIOR PROM ~ EARLY RELEASE IF ALL PAPERWORK IS COMPLETE
Senior Theme Songs Presented
6/2– 6/3: Senior Theme Songs Presented
6/4: SHORTENED DAY SCHEDULE
Open Forum: Your Final Thoughts
CYCLE A: April 23rd – May 5th, 2008
Theme: The Use and Abuse of Power
The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
Objectives- SWBAT: 1) Produce written texts in a variety of modes appropriate to audience, purpose, and tasks. 2) Read, discuss, and respond in literal, critical, and evaluative ways to the theme The Use and Abuse of Power while reading a contemporary fictional novel. 3) Compare and contrast the novel The Chocolate War to a movie version of the story.
* We will be viewing the movie The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier during the next cycle. Please be aware that although the R-rating for this movie was established in 1989, it does contain some profanity and parents with a concern can view the movie or opt to have their son/daughter not participate in the viewing of this movie.
4/23: ACTIVITY DAY SCHEDULE & In-School Planned Presentation
4/24 - 4/25: Return Blended Form Essays & Review Portfolios
Review Summaries and Study Guides of Previously Read Chapters.
Continue Chapters 14-19 & Complete Study Guide
Begin Reading and Study Guide for Chapters 20-26
4/28-4/29: Complete Chapters 20-26
Begin Reading and Study Guide for Chapters 27-32
4/30 - 5/1: Complete Chapters 27-32
Begin Reading Chapters 33-39 & Complete Study Guide
5/2: The Chocolate War Test (200 points)
5/5: Review Notes for DWTA #3 (Exam Date 5/20/08)
CYCLE A: March 19th – April 2nd, 2008
Objectives- SWBAT: 1) Produce written texts in a variety of modes appropriate to audience, purpose, and tasks. 2) Read, discuss, and respond in literal, critical, and evaluative ways to the theme The Use and Abuse of Power while reading the contemporary fictional text The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier.
Blended Form Essay: DUE DATE 3-25-08
(Portfolio Requirement = 100 points = Test Grade)
We will continue to work on the blended form essay during this cycle. It will be your responsibility to complete this portfolio requirement and hand in the following for credit: the paper proposal, first draft, revised draft, and final draft. This essay will be counted as a test grade and will satisfy your English Portfolio requirement. We will also begin the novel The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. You will be expected to complete all chapter handouts and a study guide in order to prepare for quizzes and the final test.
3/19: ACTIVITY DAY SCHEDULE
First Drafts are due today (100 points)
Second Review: Components of the Blended Form Essay and Rubric
Peer and/or self-editing of the first draft (in-class activity)
3/20: Continue Revising/editing First Drafts of Blended Form Essay
3/21: NO SCHOOL
3/24: Revise/Edit Essays for Final Draft (due Tuesday 3-25-08)
3/25 – 3/26: Meet the Writer: Robert Cormier
In-class Reading: The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
Complete Study Guide Chapters 1-5
3/27 – 3/28: The Chocolate War continued
In-class Reading and Completion of Study Guide Chapters 6 -13
3/31 – 4/2: The Chocolate War continued
In-class Reading and Completion of Study Guide Chapters 14-19
We will finish reading The Chocolate War during the next cycle.
A Cycle: February 11th – 26th, 2008
Objectives- SWBAT: 1) Prepare for the DWTA #2 by reviewing stories and speech read during the previous cycles. 2) Review the components of a blended form essay including: expository, narrative, persuasive, and descriptive writing. 3) Brainstorm ideas for a possible topic before beginning first draft of the blended form essay. 4) Complete the DWTA Assessment. 5) Conduct research to support the expository/persuasive component of the essay.
2/11: You will generate a study guide to review the stories and speech read during the previous cycles in order to prepare for the DWTA. A written summary (including plot development components) and a working definition of the theme “world view” are required by the end of class. (100 points)
2/12: Lincoln’s Birthday- NO SCHOOL
2/13: DWTA #2: The assessment must be in essay form (see rubric) and completed during the 50 minute class period.
2/14: Overview of the components required for writing a “blended form” essay and review of the rubric for scoring the essay (handouts provided). Whole-class discussion of possible topics will be provided to assist you in brainstorming for a topic for the essay.
2/15: Shortened Day Schedule
DUE by the end of class on Friday 2/15: Select a topic and provide an explanation as to why you chose that subject. Provide a written explanation as to why it’s important to you, how you plan to incorporate the various forms (persuasive, narrative, descriptive, or expository) into a “blended form” essay, and your plan of action for researching the topic. (One-Page Minimum = 100 points)
2/25 – 2/26: Library time is provided to research topics in order to incorporate the expository/persuasive component of the blended form essay. You will begin writing the first draft of the essay, and are required to complete this draft upon return to academics on 3/19/08 in order to participate in a peer-editing session. (first draft = 100 points)
ENJOY your February vacation!
A Cycle: January 24th – 31st 2008
Objectives- SWABT: 1) Read, discuss, and respond in literal, critical, and evaluative ways to the themes “Use and Abuse of Power” and “World View” while reading contemporary literature from around the world;
2) Analyze stereotyping while participating in a small-group activity;
3) Communicate effectively in creative and critical formats using various media while examining an unfair situation present in today’s global society; 4) Prepare for the DWA #2.
1/24: The Power of Words Activity (100 points)
1/25: Read the short story “Wanted: a Town Without a Crazy” (p. 134-139)
Response Questions (p. 140) # 1-3 and Writer’s Portfolio
1/28- 1/29: Read “A Devoted Son” (p. 348-358)
Response Questions (p. 359) # 1-2
# 3 Stereotyping the Elderly in the United States (one-page essay)
1/30: Poster Project “It’s Not Fair” (p. 122)
See Rubric for Scoring Guidelines - Test Grade
1/31: Make-up for DWTA #1
In-class time to complete Poster Project
Check List for DWTA #2
Cycle A: December 12th - January 4th
Themes: Use and Abuse of Power & World View
Objectives- SWBAT:
1) Explore and discover themes through the reading of short stories while participating in Literature Circles
2) Recognize stereotyping, biases, and propaganda in the media
3) Review and discuss the various propaganda techniques used in advertisements
4) Generate a written response to a Writer's Portfolio Journal Entry prompt that addresses the "Use and Abuse of Power" theme
5) Review and discuss two pieces of literature as connected to the DWTA Second Trimester Assessment
12/12: Review DWTA Trimester One Assessment Responses
12/13: EARLY DISMISSAL - SNOW
Overview of Literature Circle Roles and Responsibilities
Select Groups and Readings
12/14: LATE OPENING ~ SHORTENED DAY SCHEDULE
12/17: Continue Literature Circle Readings
12/18 - 12/19: Literature Circle Presentations
Group and Self-Evaluations Handout
12/20: Who Wrote This Speech?
Individual Activity: Complete Discussion Questions
Whole Group Activity: Share and Compare Responses
Review Definitions and Examples of Stereotyping, Biases, and Propaganda Techniques
HOMEWORK: Analyzing Advertisements Handout
Due Date: January 2nd
12/21: SHORTENED DAY SCHEDULE
In-Class Viewing of Holiday Movie
1/2: Review Analyzing Advertisements Handout
1/3: Read Speech Glory and Hope by Nelson Mandela
Writer's Portfolio Journal Entry
1/4 Review Selected Readings for DWTA #2
Discuss Themes: Use and Abuse of Power & World View
Wishing you all a happy, restful, relaxing, and fun-filled winter vacation. ENJOY!
Cycle A: November 15 - December 3, 2007
Theme: Clash of the Cultures
Selection: "The Train from Rhodesia" by Nadine Gordimer
Objectives- SWBAT: Explore the theme of racial injustice through the author's reflections on apartheid while analyzing how conflict and setting impact the telling of a story.
Students will explore and reflect upon "the use and abuse of power" and "world view" as presented in both pieces of literature read during Trimester One while preparing for the DWTA exam.
11/15 - 11/16: Complete Mock Interviews
11/19 - 11/20: MLA Formatting Presentation and
South Africa/Apartheid Library Research Project
(100 points = see handout)
11/21: SHORTENED DAY SCHEDULE
Clash of the Cultures Journal Entry (20 points)
(p. 1007)
11/26: Small-group presentations on Apartheid
11/27: Small-group presentations on Apartheid
11/28: Meet the Writer (p. 1008)
Before You Read (p. 1009)
In-Class Reading of "The Train from Rhodesia" (p. 1010-1015)
Conflict Graphic Organizer (40 points)
Homework: Response and Analysis Questions 1-10 (p. 1015)
11-29: Review notes for DWTA Trimester One Exam
11/30: Complete DWTA Trimester One Exam
12/3: Make-up and/or Revision of DWTA Trimester One Exam
Cycle A: October 24th - November 5th
College Essays and Mock Interviews
10/25: Setting Goals Essay (100 points)
Due on Friday 10-26-07
10/26: Read /Discuss College Essay Handouts
Analyze Sample Essay
How to Kick-Start Your College Essay (100 points)
College Essay Due 11-5-07 (Test Grade = 100 points)
10/29: Generate College Essay Rough Drafts in Class (be ready to peer edit rough drafts on Tuesday 10-30)
10/30: Peer Edit Rough Drafts
10/31: Revise and Edit College Essays
(save all copies of rough and revised drafts)
11/1: Review Mock Interview Questions Handout
(In-class time to draft responses and practice with a partner)
11/2: Begin Mock Interviews
REMINDER: College essays are due tomorrow.
11/5: Complete Mock Interviews
Cycle A: (9/26 - 10/10)
Theme: Ancient Voices
Selection: Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
9/26: Overview of Oedipus Rex (handout provided)
In-class Reading: Part 1 (continued)
10/1: Quiz on Part 1 (100 points)
Overview of Part 2 (handout provided)
In-class Reading Oedipus Rex: Begin Part 2
10/2: In-class Reading: Part 2 (continued)
10/3: In-class Reading: Finish Part 2
Homework: Vocabulary Development Handout
10/4: Review Homework and Study Guide for Test
In-class viewing of video: Oedipus Rex
10/5: Test on Oedipus Rex (100 points)
10/8: NO SCHOOL
10/9: NO SCHOOL
10/10: Test on Oedipus Rex (100 points)
All assignments will be posted on Schoolnotes.com and you will also receive a hard copy of the syllabus at the beginning of each cycle. Examples of last year's curriculum is listed below.
Congratulations to the Class of 2007!
12th Grade English ~ Mrs. Schlehofer
Cycle A: May 17 ~ June 5, 2007
We will prepare for the final exam during this cycle. You will also reflect upon your senior year at Ellis Tech through the writing of a reflective essay and a Senior Theme Song Activity. Tech Prep Students will prepare and deliver their speeches.
5/17: Discuss Final Academic Cycle, Final Exam Preparation, and Year End Activities
5/18: Class Trip Postponed Until May 29th
In-class Writing of Year End Reflective Essay
5/21- 5/22: Year End Reflective Essay Due on 5/21/07
Begin Final Exam Preparation: Review Study Guide Handout
Literary Terms: Two-Column Notes or Flashcards (5 pts. each)
Review Senior Theme Song Activity and Presentation Order
Review Tech Prep Speech Guidelines and Presentation Order
5/23: ACTIVITY DAY SCHEDULE
Plot Development Graphic Organizers: Summarize Stories/Play
5/24: Final Exam Prep Continued
Begin Tech Prep Speeches
5/25: SHORTENED DAY SCHEDULE
Tech Prep Speeches Continued
Begin Senior Theme Song Presentations
5/28: MEMORIAL DAY ~ Remember Our Veterans and Military Personnel
5/29: Class Trip to Six Flags (Independent Study for Students Not Attending the Trip)
6/1: SENIOR PROM ~ EARLY RELEASE IF ALL PAPERWORK IS COMPLETE
Senior Theme Songs Presented
Tech Prep Speeches Presented
6/4 – 6/5: Final Exams (SHORTENED DAY SCHEDULE)
We will finish the Senior Theme Song Presentations and/or Tech Prep Speeches on the Non-English Related Exam Days.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! BEST WISHES ON YOUR FUTURE PLANS!
Cycle A: January 25 - February 6, 2007
Theme: European Literature 500 - 1900
Selection: from Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Objectives- SWBAT: Recognize the novel as a parody of medieval romance and make connections to modern forms of satire.
1/25: Make-Up Persuasive Speeches
Begin Trade-English Cross Disciplinary Writing System Essay
1/26: (Shortened Day Schedule)
Continue Trade-English Essay (final draft due Monday 1-29-07)
1/29 – 1/31: Complete Literary Terms Handout (80 points)
Meet the Writer (p. 687)
Obsession: In-class Journal Entry (20 pts.)
Before You Read (p. 688)
In-class reading/listening Audio CD: Chapters I, II, VII, and VIII
Vocabulary Handout (due 2/1)
2/1: Review for Test: Complete Study Guide
2/2: Shortened Day Schedule
Selection Test (100 pts.)
Exploring Satire in Pop Culture:
In-class viewing of Shrek (complete graphic organizer)
2/5 – 2/6: Exploring Satire (continued)
Make the Connection: The Simpsons
HAPPY NEW YEAR to the Class of 2007!!!
Cycle A: January 3rd – 16th, 2007
Oral Communications: Persuasive Speaking
Objectives: Develop and Deliver a Persuasive Speech
Text: Speech for Effective Communication
Chapter 15 (p. 382 - 415)
1/3: Free Speech Speech or The Ultimate All-Purpose Excuse
(one-page essay ~ 20 pts.)
1/4: Who Wrote This Speech? (small group discussion and response)
Selecting a Topic Handout (30 points)
Problem/Solution Handout (60 points)
Introduction: Speaking to Persuade
Note-taking Handout for Chapter 15
Read & take Notes (p. 383-391)
1/5: Library Research
Individual Research & Library Resource Handout (100 points)
Homework: Continue Research for Speech
1/8: Library Research Continued
Chapter 15: Read & Take Notes (p. 392-396)
1/9: Chapter 15 Read & Take Notes (p. 397-411)
Homework due 1/10: Outline Speech/Index Cards (100 pts.)
1/10: Review Chapter 15 Notes and Outlines
Review Rubric for Persuasive Speech
In-class rehearsal of speeches (with partners)
Select Order for Presentation of Speeches
1/11: Chapter 15 Test
Presentation of Persuasive Speeches
1/12: Presentation of Persuasive Speeches
1/16: Presentation of Persuasive Speeches
Cycle A: October 23rd - November 2nd
Theme: Writer's Workshop: Writing a Reflective Essay
Reading for Information: Consumer, Workplace and
Public Documents in Holt Readers
10/23: Written Response to Essential Question (50 pts.)
Can one experience change a person's life forever?
Brainstorming Activity (50 pts.)
10/25: Read Writer's Workshop (p. 88-93) while completing
the following activities:
Reflect on the Experience (40 pts.)
Recall, Record, and Arrange Details (90 pts.)
10/26: Read A Writer's Model "Courage Counts"
Complete Writer's Model Think Sheet (40 pts.)
Review Reflective Essay Rubric (test grade 36/36 pts.)
Begin Draft Your Reflective Essay handout (80 pts.)
10/27: In-class writing of first draft (have your drafts ready for peer-editing on Monday)
10/30: Peer-editing of essays (following rubric)
Read Proofread and Publish Your Essay (p. 93)
Editing and Revising Workshop
Final Drafts are Due on November 1st (Weds.)
10/31: Happy Halloween (shortened day schedule)
Holt Reader: Consumer, Workplace, and Public Documents
(p. 319-328)
11/1: Final Drafts Due Today
Holt Readers continued
11/2: Holt Readers completed
Sharing of Final Drafts
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