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Syllabus: 9th Grade Literature2015-2016Our Motto: I Will Strive for Excellence!Instructors: Mrs. Jordan Baysore(privejo@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us) Ms. Kirsten Avret(avretki@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us)Course Description9th Grade Literature is a high school English class designed to expose students to various genres and time periods of grade level literature. The course will also help students to improve writing skills, critical thinking skills, vocabulary skills, and reading skills. Short stories, novels, nonfiction literary works, drama, poetry, and research skills serve as the focus for reading and writing activities. These genres of literature and composition and the emphasis on research and performance tasks (projects) prepare students for the 9th Grade Georgia Milestone and most importantly to become College and Career ready through the rigorous exposure to literary elements.Course of StudyTextbooks: Mirrors and Windows: (classroom set only) Common Core Literature: (copy issued per student)First Nine Weeks: A Journey of UnderstandingReading Focus: Literary (Selected Short Stories and To Kill a Mockingbird)Writing Focus: Argumentative (Formal Letter to the Editor-Performance Task One)Evidences of Learning: Formal Letter to the EditorTeacher Determined Assessments: Chapter Quizzes and Unit TestsEnduring Understandings: Students understand characterization in narrative worksStudents identify figurative languageStudents understand the basic components of literatureSecond Nine Weeks: Journey Outside of Self Reading Focus: Nonfiction (Selected folktales from the textbook and The Odyssey)Writing Focus: Informational/ Explanatory (Research Paper-Performance Task Two)Evidences of Learning: Research Paper explaining the lives of Greek Gods and GoddessesTeacher Determined Assessments: Quizzes and Unit TestsEnduring Understandings:Make connections to the theme and topics of folk literatureUnderstand how myths portray universality human behaviorGather evidence to support researchThird Nine Weeks: Journey of Beliefs and ValuesReading Focus: Literary (The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet; Excerpts from Bless Me, Ultima; Purgatory; The Seven Ages of Man)Writing Focus: Informative/Explanation (Student created skit-Performance Task Three)Evidences of Learning: Students will complete a layered curriculum assignment based on Romeo and JulietTeacher Determined Assessments: Quizzes and Unit TestsEnduring Understandings:Effective writers use standard conventions to communicate effectively.Effective literature is focused, detailed, organized, and sequenced for effective understanding.Analyzing texts for viewpoint allows an effective reader to gain insight.Fourth Nine Weeks: Journey through TribulationReading Focus: Non-FictionWriting Focus: Argumentative (Students research various aspects of World War II and create a cited paper and presentation-Performance Task Four)Evidences of Learning: Students research various aspects of World War II, follow writing process to create a cited paper, and create a presentation to deliver to the classTeacher Determined Assessments: Quizzes and Unit TestsEnduring Understandings:Use of literary devices in nonfiction to affect deeper understanding of themesNon fiction’s role in promoting deep and reflective comprehension of human experienceReflecting is different from rememberingEnd of Course (EOC) Assessment:The A+ Educational Reform Act of 2000 mandates that the State Board of Education adopt end-of-course assessments in grades nine through twelve for core subjects to be determined by the State Board of Education. The main focus of the EOC is to improve both teaching and learning. The EOC aligns with the curriculum standards and include assessment of specific content knowledge and skills. The assessments provide diagnostic information to help students identify strengths and areas of need in learning; therefore, improving performance in all high school courses and on other assessments. Any students enrolled in and/or receiving credit for an EOC course, regardless of grade level, will be required to take the EOC upon completion of that course. (Georgia Department of Education) The EOC will count as 20% of a student’s final grade for the year. Daily Framework:The standards along with a particular element of concentration, an essential question for the day, the work period, and the class closing are posted each day in the classroom. These pieces of information help students and classroom visitors to know what is expected each day for the student to learn. Classroom Grading Percentages:Daily Grades/Homework40%Participation 10%Tests 30%Quizzes20%Note: Writing grades will be dispersed at the discretion of the teacher based upon length and requirements. Formal essays can be scored as tests.Required Materials:Three ring binderLoose leaf paperBlue/black pens#2 pencilsFlash drive/jump drive2 Composition Notebooks (1 per semester)HighlighterPocket Dictionary and ThesaurusNote: Additional supplies may be needed for certain tasks.Textbook Information:Our course currently will be using a new Pearson Common Core aligned textbook as our main textbook and we will be supplementing our curriculum with Mirrors & Windows, Connecting with Literature, Level IV. There will be a replacement cost if the assigned textbooks are not properly returned to the teacher. Fees are also charged if the textbooks are damaged in any way. The textbooks may also be accessed online. An information sheet will be sent home with your student when they are issued their books.Classroom Rules and ConsequencesCome to class on time and be preparedBe an active participant in all classroom activities including group work, pairs, class discussions, readings, etc.Respect yourself, others, and your surroundingsDo not disrupt the learning environment/processObserve all rules and regulations in the Code of Conduct book and the Student HandbookIf rules are not followed the following consequences will take place:Verbal WarningParental Contact (Documented with date and time)Detention (Documented with date and time)Office Referral (Note: Severe violations will result in an immediate referral i.e. fighting, etc.)Acceptance of Late/ Missing Work:Assignments are due on the given date. Points will be deducted for any late work. Special arrangements must be made in advance to make up any missing work. Late/missing work is NOT to be completed during regular class time. They day after an assignment is due is the ONLY day you are permitted to turn in late work with points deducted. After that zero points will be awarded for late work. In the case of excessive missing work teacher may determine a make-up program for that specific student. Arrangement of Conferences/Classroom Visits:Parent/teacher conferences play a vital role in your child’s educational process. The most effective way to schedule a conference is to contact the guidance secretary and to secure a time that will be most convenient to your schedule. Conferences are NOT scheduled on Thursday afternoons due to faculty meetings. Please make sure to inform the secretary if you wish to meet with all of your student’s teachers or certain ones. An administrator is usually able to attend if prior arrangements have been made. Any form of classroom visits must be scheduled through the front office staff. They may refer you to an administrator before you visit. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you call in advance to schedule this visit. All parents/visitors MUST check in with the front office staff before coming to a classroom. Parent/Teacher Communication:Parent/teacher communication is important for the purposes of communicating positive aspects of your child’s educational experience here at CCHS as well as those times when areas of improvement must be addressed. Therefore, it is important that an open line of communication remains open at all time. Kindly inform the school of any changes in your address, employment, or phone numbers so that proper notification can be made on your child’s record. Student Accommodations:Please inform your child’s teacher as well as guidance if you are aware of any accommodations that may be needed to make your child’s experience here at CCHS a pleasant one. It is imperative that you provide us with copies of any forms that you may have showing certain expected classroom accommodations. Your guidance counselor will be happy to assist you with any of these areas. Also, please note that you or your child should bring any doctor’s notes to our school nurse of any medical accommodations that may be needed as well. Cheating/Plagiarism:Plagiarism is taking the ideas of others and presenting them as if they were the student’s original thoughts. The student will learn and develop the current techniques to reference material from other authors and sources. Cheating is talking or passing papers between students during a test, or giving and/or receiving answers. Cheating will NOT be tolerated. If any portion of an assignment is created or obtained through cheating or plagiarism, the teacher will assign a “0” for the assignment with no opportunity to improve the grade. THINK FOR YOURSELF AND DO YOUR OWN WORK!Finding Success!It is our sincere hope for every child to find academic success and personal growth as we unlock the riches within 9th Grade Literature. We will provide numerous opportunities for each child and parent to have access to available resources within our school and the district as we continue on our journey for success and “Commitment to Graduate!” Good luck Class of 2019!Student Information SheetStudent’s Full Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________(First) (Middle)(Last)Name You Prefer to be Called: _____________________________________Age: _____________Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________________(Month) (Day)(Year)Home Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone: ___________________________________Mother’s Name: ___________________________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________________Mother’s Place of Employment and Phone Number: _______________________________________________________Father’s Name: ___________________________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________________Father’s Place of Employment and Phone Number: ________________________________________________________PeriodName of ClassRoom NumberTeacher’s Name1s2nd3rd4th5th6th7thI have read the attached syllabus and understand its contents. I also am aware that the contents of the proposed curriculum may be altered as the needed arises. I am also willing to make the teacher/school aware of any changes in my address and/or contact information during the school year._________________________________________________________________________________(Student’s Signature) (Date)_________________________________________________________________________________(Parent/Guardian’s Signature) (Date)Extracurricular activities the student is involved in: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Additional information you would like the teacher to know about your student: _________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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