Honors English 10 Syllabus 2009-2010

                                                                                Ms. Carol Ann Bevan

 

Course Description

This course will be divided into the eight strands as outlined by the new state curriculum. Students will be expected to know and understand the material in each of the following areas:

·         Language:  a study of grammar and vocabulary

·         Communication: a study of speaking and listening skills

·         Writing: a study of the writing process

·         Research: a study of the research process which includes a research project

·         Logic: a study of logical fallacies, persuasive techniques, analysis of evidence, and inductive and deductive arguments

·         Information texts: a study of informational and technical texts

·         Media: a study of media in various forms and the media’s ability to inform, persuade, and entertain

Course Requirements

Homework

Class work (individual and group)

Essays

Oral presentations

SSR: sustained silent reading

Research project and/or paper

Tests and/or quizzes

Journal topics

Semester exam(s)

 

Texts

Elements of Literature, World Literature and The Elements of Language (Holt, Rinehart, and Winston) and publisher generated supplementary materials

The Lively Art of Writing (Lucile Vaughan Payne)

MLA Handbook

World Mythology, Second Edition (NTC Publishing)

Relevant and appropriate educational videos will be used to enrich instruction.

 

Materials

Three-ring notebook with dividers

Text book and/or any notes or handouts

Holt Reader, vocabulary and language workbook, other supplemental materials

Pens – any color that is visible

Students are expected to bring their notebook, pen, and the appropriate text to class every day.

This is crucial for an engaged learning community experience.  If unprepared, the student participation grade will be impacted.

 

Grading Policy

All students are required to keep an assignment sheet or book. Grades will be posted on mygradebook.

In addition to the course requirements above, students will receive two participation grades each nine weeks grading period, one at the midterm and one at the end of the term. This is an extremely important component of this class because this work is intended to prepare students for the course work as outlined in the syllabus. Failure to complete or expend effort on daily participation assignments will impact other work required in the class. Two components are included in the participation grade.

1 All daily class work and/or homework is included in the participation grade. This includes, but is not limited to class notes, vocabulary and grammar assignments and activities, The Holt Reader, The Lively Art of Writing, assignments from textbooks, research, assigned readings. Random checks should be anticipated.

2 Being on time, seated when the bell rings, and being prepared for class with all materials is included in the participation grade. Texts, notebook, pens, and any required assignments are part of this grade.

A make up notebook will be available in our room. If a student is out, h/s  is to check this notebook for the assignments and/or materials from the day h/s was absent. A log will be in the notebook that lists the assignment s and if possible – size constraints – relevant materials.

Late work policies are absolute. Please, review departmental guidelines.

 

Additional guidelines:

All out of class essays should be typed, 12 or 14 font and double spaced. Other assignments that need to be typed will be announced. Disks will not be accepted. Please, plan accordingly. A jump drive is helpful  if printer issue arise.

Any assignment may be typed.

Ink is required. Any color that is legible is fine. If an assignment is done in pencil, students will have an opportunity to turn it is, in ink or typed, the following date for late credit.