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English II—Honors World Literature

2020-2021 (2nd Quarter)

Teacher: Mr. Bassett Room: H208

Phone: 907-742-6200 Email: bassett_alexander@

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Course Overview

Welcome to English II! The theme for this year is the JOURNEY. As you continue your journey through high school, we will use our time together to investigate World Literature by looking at the ways in which cultures have recorded and honored the journey. The class will focus on a variety of genres in World Literature, with an emphasis on writing and the writing process.

Potential Readings

The Iliad

The Allegory of the Cave

China’s Son

Siddhartha

A Long Way Gone

Things Fall Apart

The Metamorphosis Gulliver’s Travels

The Alchemist

Assorted Short Stories

Assorted Poems

World Mythology

Reading Objectives

Students will:

• Create a lifetime enjoyment of literature and reading

• Read novels, poetry, short stories, nonfiction, and drama

• Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of literature

• Evaluate literature’s role as a reflection of culture

• Use and monitor comprehension strategies

• Examine inherent arguments in literature

• Analyze literary devices appropriate to genres

Writing Objectives

Students will:

• Actively engage in the writing process

• Use the Six Traits +1 approach to writing assessment

• Write for a variety of audiences and purposes

• Continue to develop a personal writing style

• Review and practice the conventions of Standard Written English

• Use sources and cite them using MLA documentation

• Respond to a variety of art, literature, and media

Class Materials

• One 3-ring binder with sections for notes, homework, daily work, etc.

• Pens and pencils, colored pencils, and highlighters

Grades

Grades will be calculated on a “points-earned” basis and distributed by percentages for the total grade. I do not, have not, and will never round grades; if you would like to get an A in my class, make sure you have a solid 90.1% before the quarter ends.

100-90% A

89-80% B

79-70% C

69-60% D

59-0% F

Students EARN their grades by consistently attending class, accomplishing assignments, and submitting them on time.

Expectations

• Show respect toward other students and the teacher

• Turn in assignments when they are due; late work will NOT be accepted, unless the student has an excused absence and then s/he will have 1 day to make up the work for each day missed—It is the student’s responsibility to get and complete any missing work

• Bring all necessary materials to class everyday

• Be in your seat when the bell rings, prepared to engage in the day’s activities

• Adhere to the rules and guidelines of the student handbook, especially those pertaining to ATTENDANCE and PLAGIARISM (See attached Academic Honor Code)

Connections

As an educator, I believe it is important that I maintain an open dialogue with my students and their parents/guardians. For this reason, if a student has not been fulfilling the class expectations, I will contact parents/guardians. It is my firm belief that communication between the school and home greatly aids students in their academic careers, and it is my hope that open communication will be maintained during the coming school year.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT I AM OBLIGATED BY LAW TO REPORT TO APPROPRIATE STAFF AND/OR AGENCIES ANYTHING YOU DIVULGE IN YOUR WRITING THAT SUGGESTS HARM IS/HAS BEEN DONE TO YOU OR THAT SUGGESTS THE POSSIBILITY OF HARMING OTHERS.

Thank you,

Mr. Bassett

Academic Honor Code

South High School has a strong tradition of academic excellence, which is built upon an atmosphere of trust and a commitment to integrity in our community of learners. Academic honesty is expected from all students. Dishonesty in any form is forbidden and hurts our academic community.

Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:

1) deliberately or inadvertently using someone else's words, work, or even ideas without attribution. This can be identified by a teacher, an administrator, or an anti-plagiarism program such as .

2) not acknowledging a quotation.

3) failing to put an author's words inside quotation marks.

4) paraphrasing or summarizing facts, ideas, or opinions from sources without stating exactly where they come from.

5) using in your paper sections that have been rewritten by a friend, parent, or tutor. This may occur in person or through technology such as Google Docs.

6) buying, finding, or receiving a paper or portion of a paper that you submit as your own work.

Other forms of academic dishonesty may include but are not limited to:

1) copying another student's homework, classwork, paper, draft, quiz, or test.

2) allowing another student to copy your work.

3) copying answers or problems from web pages or phone applications.

4) presenting a translation as your own work when a translation program, device, or another person has been used as a resource.

5) using an image, video, music, or other digital media without citing the source.

6) reproducing or photographing a quiz, a test, or class materials without direct permission from the teacher.

7) transmitting content or photographs of testing materials.

8) revealing testing materials to other students via speech, hand signals, writing, or technology.

9) talking, using gestures or signs, or using an electronic device during an assessment.

10) gaining an unfair advantage over other students, including:

a) changing another student’s grade.

b) tampering with another student’s assignments, including editing without permission.

c) using an unauthorized “cheat sheet” or notes on a test or quiz.

d) creating an environment that deliberately interferes with another student’s ability to study or work collaboratively on an assignment even if it results in a lower score for the student doing the interfering as well.  

Collaboration:

Collaboration between students is expected in some classes; however, "working collaboratively" does not mean handing your work to another student. Sharing your work with other students is considered a violation of the honor code.

Sanctions:

If dishonesty occurs, sanctions may include discipline by a teacher, administrator, coach, or sponsor. Infractions will be tracked and sanctions will escalate for repeated offenders and infractions. 

Possible consequences may include:

zero credit for the test or assignment,

work details,

zero credit for the class,

parent conference,

suspension from school,

suspension from playing, attending an activity, or membership,

or other appropriate discipline by school personnel. 

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