Eleventh Grade American Literature



Eleventh Grade American Literature

Teacher: David Rountree

School Phone Number: (912) 754-6404

E-Mail: drountree@effingham.k12.ga.us

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In 2012-2013, Georgia joined forty-four other states and three territories to implement a nationally benchmarked set of performance standards in the areas of English Language Arts (reading, writing, and grammar) and mathematics. The Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) include an instructional focus relevant to the developing global marketplace and twenty-first century skills.

Instruction and assessment in English/Language Arts classrooms will require students to write frequently. They will also be reading more texts that are informational in nature as opposed to literary in nature. Students will read with pen in hand to record their reactions to the content and to record evidence for use in responding to writing prompts.

CONTENT OUTLINE

August-October Unit 1: Extended text and focus: The Crucible by Arthur Miller

October-December Unit 2: Extended text and focus: Walden by Thoreau

January-March Unit 3: Extended text and focus: The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald

March-May Unit 4: Extended text and focus: Political Speeches/Documents

MISSED WORK

The student is responsible for work missed due to an absence from class. If the absence is excused, unexcused, suspension, or ISS, any work due on the day the student was absent must be submitted within three (3) days of the student’s return. Points will be deducted for work not turned in within that time frame. Tests and/or long-term assignments that were assigned prior to the student’s absence will be made up the first day the student returns to class. If the student is absent the day before a test/quiz, the student will take the assessment on the regularly scheduled day with the rest of the class. Tests/quizzes will be announced well in advance.

Make-up work should be discussed with the teacher before or after school only, not during class. If/when a student is absent, he/she should call a RELIABLE classmate to find out what work was missed AND check the make-up work folder for handouts.

Classmate: ____________________________ Phone Number: ___________

GRADING

Grades are calculated according to the policy set forth by the Effingham County Board of Education. For the English Department, class averages will be calculated as follows:

Tests – includes essays, projects and reports………….………….….45%

Classwork…………………………………………………........….…20%

Homework …………………………………………………………...10%

Quizzes……………………………………………………………….25%

MATERIALS:

← 1 3-ring notebook

← 4 Dividers (Labeled: Notes, Writing,Vocabulary, Warm-Up,)

← Pens and pencils

← College rule notebook paper

← Highlighters)

← Textbook and required reading materials will be provided by teacher

← Chromebook or Laptop (Highly Recommended)

Classroom Rules

← Students will maintain professional behavior in the classroom, meaning no cursing, bullying, or hitting of any kind will be tolerated.

← Students are expected to raise their hands in a professional manner before speaking until the teacher and/or speaker acknowledges them.

← Students are expected to remain seated at all times unless given permission by the teacher to leave their seat.

← Students are expected not to use technology of any kind without the consent of the teacher during classroom instruction.

← Students are expected to follow all directions from the teacher the first time they are given.

← No HEADPHONES out in school from 8:00am to 3:45pm-SCHOOL POLICY/ZERO TOLERANCE

Cheating and Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated. Students will receive an automatic zero for the assignment and will NOT be permitted to make it up. If the cheating is habitual, students will be referred to the discipline office for further action.

Bathroom Policy- Since students will only have 50 minutes per class period, students must use the restroom between classes. There will not be opportunities to use the restroom during instructional time unless it is an extreme emergency. Please use your time wisely and use the facilities between classes.

CONSEQUENCES

↔     Warning

↔     Detention with parental contact

↔     Office Referral

**Depending on the severity of the misconduct, some consequences will not apply.**

Please complete and sign the attached Personal Data form and return, indicating that both the student and parent understand the classroom policies.

I look forward to an exciting, challenging, and “learning-filled” school year with your child.

Respectfully,

David Rountree

drountree@effingham.k12.ga.us

(912) 754-6404

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