English 3: American Literature Syllabus



05080Course InformationInstructor:Ms. NeitzelRoom: B139Call/Text:#918.766.9778Email:neitzelr@“These are the times that try men’s souls.” –Thomas PaineClassroom NormsRespect the classroomRespect your classmatesBe truthfulBe honorable00Course InformationInstructor:Ms. NeitzelRoom: B139Call/Text:#918.766.9778Email:neitzelr@“These are the times that try men’s souls.” –Thomas PaineClassroom NormsRespect the classroomRespect your classmatesBe truthfulBe honorableEnglish 3American LiteratureMustang High School2015-16 Syllabus“For we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill, the eyes of all people are upon us.” –John WinthropCourse Description This course will provide students with a survey of American Literature. Beginning with Native American creation myths and ending with the experimentation of literary hypertext. Students will be exposed to a wide array of world views and philosophies that will challenge their intellectual boundaries. This course will use “Elements of Literature” as a means to cover reading and writing skills, analytical process, interpretive methodologies, and rhetorical tactics with supplementation from selected American novels, essays, and note-worthy journalistic writings. Students will be trained in all the pertinent language arts skills for a myriad of post-secondary options.Textbooks and ReadingElements of Literature (textbook)Of Mice and Men by J. SteinbeckThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald All texts are available at the school library. Other poems, short stories, essays, etc. may be added to the list at the instructor’s discretion.Expectations You will read constantly, write frequently, and meet with me one-on-one periodically. In order for you to develop you literary skills, you will need to produce original work, read all assigned texts, and make time to receive help. Plagiarism and sloth will impede your personal academic growth and will not be tolerated. When or if a student is unable to attend class, that student is responsible for checking the course website for that day’s assignment and is required to adhere to the late-work policy. If access to the school website is not possible from the student’s phone or home computer, access is available during lunch and before/after school in the MHS Media Center (including printer access). 4831080-41275Consequences for Negative Behavior1st: Verbal Warning2nd: Seat change/detention with Parent/Guardian Contact3rd: Removal from ClassMuch Madness is divinest Sense—/ To a discerning Eye—“ –Emily Dickinson Rewards for Positive BehaviorWisdomKnowledgeSkillRespectHonorAdorationSupport00Consequences for Negative Behavior1st: Verbal Warning2nd: Seat change/detention with Parent/Guardian Contact3rd: Removal from ClassMuch Madness is divinest Sense—/ To a discerning Eye—“ –Emily Dickinson Rewards for Positive BehaviorWisdomKnowledgeSkillRespectHonorAdorationSupportDiscipline MHS is committed to providing a learning environment that allows for the productive interaction of teachers and students in a safe, non-threatening environment—an environment safe from abuse, prejudice, and violence. Students should be prepared to demonstrate the desirable qualities of self-discipline, commitment, and cooperation and at assist the school in promoting and maintaining acceptable social and moral standards of conduct.Tardiness Don’t be late. Unexcused tardiness disrupts class and hinders student growth. Students with consistent punctuality problems will be given detention and/or referred to administration, and/or face a reduction in their participation grade.Materials/AccessPens: blue or black ink onlyPencils: for Scantron tests Internet Access: for homework, research, and essay assignments (internet access can be found in the school library and computer labs if it cannot be accessed at home)Paper: each student is responsible for providing their own standard sized college, college ruled, notebook paperComposition Notebook: for journal writing and note-takingHighlighters: at least two of differing colorsBinder/Folder with tabs and/or pockets: this is optional, but will be useful for returned and graded work, organization of notes and agendas, and notes. Homework Expect homework 1-2 times a week. No late work will be accepted for unexcused absences. For excused absences, students will have the total number of days absent to make up the work.Tutoring/conferencing Students may attend open tutoring or have a personal conference about grades/assignments/classroom issues during my “office hours.” These times are available to all students, but personal/private times can be arranged via email/text/conversation. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30-8:30am and Thursday 3:25-4:00pm.-16954513335Grading ScaleA = 100-90B = 89-80C = 79-70D = 69-60F = 59-0 00Grading ScaleA = 100-90B = 89-80C = 79-70D = 69-60F = 59-0 Major Projects/Essays Major projects and/or essays will NOT be accepted after due date. Students that have major unforeseeable emergency or family crisis are required to have a personal conference with me and will a phone call home will be Grade Weight DistributionTests, Essays, Major Projects, and Quizzes: 60%Daily Assignments, Participation, and Homework: 40%Essays Most of your essays will be graded on a holistic rubric ranging from 0-5. This will be provided for you at a later time. Timed essays will be handwritten while larger essays will be typed, printed, and turned in on a pre-determined date. Expect 1-2 larger essays and a minimum of 10 shorter, hand-written essays throughout the year.15240044450Course InformationInstructor:Ms. NeitzelRoom: B139Call/Text:#918.766.9778Email:neitzelr@“Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.”?―?F. Scott Fitzgerald,?The Great Gatsby00Course InformationInstructor:Ms. NeitzelRoom: B139Call/Text:#918.766.9778Email:neitzelr@“Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.”?―?F. Scott Fitzgerald,?The Great GatsbyRead, Print, and sign This Page!!! By providing this document to Ms. Neitzel, you have shown access and knowledge of the course website. This website will be your best friend throughout the year, and will provide parents and students with information about what is practiced and graded for this course. When/If you miss class, visiting this website is absolutely necessary. Ms. Neitzel WILL NOT entertain any conversations/discussions about missed assignments during class, and only occasionally between classes. Tutoring/conferencing Students may attend open tutoring or have a personal conference about grades/assignments/classroom issues during my “office hours.” These times are available to all students, but personal/private times can be arranged via email/text/conversation. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30-8:30am and Thursday 3:25-4:00pm.Teacher access If there are ever any questions or concerns about this course or individual assignments, or anything else that I might be able to help you with, please feel free to call or text me anytime. My personal phone number is (918) 766.9778. All texts and voicemails are copied directly to my school email for security reasons.Student name: ___________________________________Parent name: _____________________________________Parent phone/email: __________________________________________________________ ................
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