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Glynn Academy

9th Grade Literature/Composition

Mission Statement: The mission at Glynn Academy in partnership with a unified community is to provide quality learning experiences, enabling our graduates to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Vision Statement: Our school’s vision is to be globally competitive in academics, the arts, athletics, and service to the community.

The high school English department has a procedure for offering alternate choices if a given text to be used for classroom study and discussion offends the individual sensibilities of a student of his/her family. Please do not hesitate to notify your English teacher if such a concern should arise.

Teacher: Taylor Buehler Phone: (912) 267-4210 ext. 3112

Room: 1102 Email: taylor.buehler@glynn.k12.ga.us

Website:

Conferences: If you would like to schedule a conference, please do so via phone, email, or Remind101.

Degree: Masters from Georgia College in Teaching Secondary Education, B.A. from Mercer University in English

Course Description: This course is a freshman language arts course designed for the student who would benefit from a challenging on level learning environment. Students will acquire skills necessary not only for English, but also in all academic areas. The course will acquaint the student with literary types, forms, and content and will allow opportunity for developing writing skills. Students will be expected to complete more reading outside of class, to engage in more analytical discussions in the classroom, and to write longer compositions in the critical, creative, expository and persuasive modes.

Course Objectives

The student will be able to:

1. Utilize the basic research tools available in the library and through the computer.

2. Apply and use the writing process.

3. Utilize correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

4. Recognize complete sentences.

5. Apply standard rules of punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

6. Identify the structure and elements of the short story.

7. Recognize the elements of drama

8. Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction

9. Identify and distinguish between types of poetry and figurative language

10. Employ the vocabulary associated with literature.

11. Write about or discuss books assigned for reading.

12. Distinguish between main ideas and details.

13. Utilize study skills in daily work.

14. Use critical thinking skills.

Supplies Needed:

Three-ring binder (one-inch) Composition book Notebook paper

Dividers Pen/Pencil DAILY!

Course Outline

I. Writing Bootcamp

II. Short Story

A. Fictional elements

B. identification of main ideas

C. vocabulary related to the short story

D. related writing

III. The Novels: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee or The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore

A. Elements

B. Historical Background

C. Vocabulary

D. Individualized projects and writing

IV. Drama: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

A. Introduction to Shakespeare and his theatre

B. Historical Background

C. Vocabulary

D. Special projects and writing

V. Poetry

A. Figurative language

B. Types

C. Vocabulary

D. Special projects

VI. Nonfiction

A. Types

B. Structure

C. Vocabulary

VII. Writing/Composition

A. Argumentative

B. Informational

C. Narrative

*Above information subject to change at teacher discretion.

**For a complete list of Ninth Grade English Language Arts Standards, please go to the following link:

Required Texts (provided by the school):

Literature by McDougal Littell

Grammar, Usage, and Composition (workbook) by McDougal Littell

Other supplemental texts

The Georgia Milestones (GMEOC) will be administered at the end of the semester. The test counts 30% of the final average.

Course Evaluation and Grade Weights

1. Homework/Classwork/Work Ethic 20%

2. Test/Quiz 25%

3. Writing/Projects 25%

4. GMEOC 30%

Work Ethic: This is a new category to hold students accountable for getting to class prepared and on time. Each student will start with 100 for the work ethic grade and 2 points will be deducted each time they are not prepared for class.

Extra Credit: Students may earn extra credit by reading books outside of class and taking a test on the selected book on a specific date. (See extra credit reading handout or check my website by clicking the “extra credit reading” tab)

Absence Policy and Makeup Work: If a student misses fifteen (15) minutes or more of class, he/she is considered absent. Students will be expected to follow the Glynn County Policy on makeup work. Students have the same number of days as the absence to complete all makeup work.

Academic Integrity: In all work submitted for academic credit, each student is expected to represent himself or herself honestly. If a student’s name is on an assignment, the work and ideas presented should be the result of the student’s own intellectual effort. This principle applies to papers, tests, homework, projects, computer programs, etc. Clear evidence of intellectual dishonesty on any assignment will result in a failing grade for the assignment. Therefore, copying work from others on any assignment will not be tolerated.

Class Rules and Procedures

1. Each student is required to keep a notebook for this class. The notebook should be at least a one inch three-ring binder. You should have your notebook in class daily. You should put a title and date on everything in your notebook. Also, all papers should be attached neatly in your notebook. Keep all work in the notebook until the end of the semester. Notebook should be divided into a warm up section a literature response section, a grammar/writing section, and a vocabulary section. You should also bring a composition to class for daily Bell Ringer activities and journal writings.

2. Students are responsible for make-up work due to absences. You must see me before or after school to get full instructions for missed assignments. With the exception of make-up work due to absences, GRADES FOR LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE REDUCED BY 10% FOR EACH DAY LATE BEYOND THE STATED DUE DATE.

3. If you need extra help on an assignment, don’t be afraid to ask. You may see me before school or after school for help. I am available from 7:45 until 8:10 in the mornings or from 3:30 until 4:30 in the afternoons. In addition, you should check my class website: for announcements.

4. You will receive an assigned seat, and you will be expected to sit there. The teacher reserves the right to change the seating arrangement if there are class disruptions.

5. When the bell sounds, you should be in your seat ready to work. Make sure that you have all of your supplies and ready to begin work. If you are more than two minutes tardy to class, you must go to the office to get a tardy note.

6. Students are required to wear their ID badges daily. Wearing your ID badge means having it on around your neck, not in your pocket or book bag.

7. No food or drink in class except bottled water.

8. You are expected to follow all Glynn Academy school rules regarding cell phone and electronic equipment use, dress code, ID badges, tardies, etc. Cell phones should be kept in your book bag on silent during class. Occasionally, you will be allowed to use your phone for class activities. This is the only time that you should have your cell phone out during class. I will confiscate your phone and turn it in to the office if I see you using it during class. This policy also applies to tablets, iPods, and iPads. Absolutely, no games, texting, etc. Using electronic devices can be rather distracting, and I need your full attention during class.

9. Often we work collaboratively on assignments. Therefore, when we are working on group activities, you are expected to work with the group that you have been assigned. Everyone should contribute positively to the cooperative learning group.

10. At the end of the class period, do not pack up your belongings and stand near the door waiting to leave. Your teacher will dismiss the class.

11. The main rule to remember is RESPECT your teacher, your classmates, and yourself.

I like to use Remind 101 to send reminders about tests, quizzes, and major assignments. Students will sign up for an account during class, and parents might want to sign up for reminders also. How to sign up for this can be found on my website (link on first page).

**Students should NOT rely on Remind101 for reminders for assignments, tests, quizzes. I am human and life can get hectic. I will do the best I can! All due dates will be posted on my website under the calendar tab.

We have read and understand all components of the course syllabus.

Student Name/Block _____________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name ___________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________________________________________

Parent Email and Telephone Number ________________________________________________________

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Special Concerns or Questions _____________________________________________________________

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Does the student have Internet access at home? ____________

*Please return signed syllabus by Tuesday, August 14, 2018, for a daily grade.

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