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Academy Park High School

Course Syllabus

English 2

|Course Information |Teacher Information |

|Credit Hour: 2 |Name: Mrs. McGlone |

|Marking Period: Full year course |Phone: 610-522-4330 ext. 6129 |

|Class Location: A104 |Office Location: A104 |

|Time: 4:10-5:00 |Office Hours: M-F 9:00-9:30 |

|Teacher Website: |E-Mail: jmcglone@ |

School Attributes

The manner in which we prepare students at Academy Park High School is informed by four attributes: (1) Dedicated faculty who will hold themselves to, at minimum, to the same standards as the students we teach; (2) Positive relationships developed and nurtured between and among adults and students; (3) A high level of rigor included in instructional practices via standards aligned and contextually driven instruction; and (4) Connecting positive relationships with effective instruction for positive academy RESULTS!

Course Description:

English II continues the development of communication skills necessary for college bound students with a balanced program of reading, written and oral responses, language study, and vocabulary. The curriculum emphasizes the study of various themes through world literature. A variety of genres, including novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and essays from around the world are included. Improvement of writing and communication skills necessary for college bound students will be accomplished through the writing process. There will be a research project and presentation.

Course Competencies/ Learning Objectives

Students who successfully complete [Insert course name] will be competent in the following areas:

|Acquire and apply grade-level vocabulary |

|Analyze and interpret various works of literature |

|Make inferences, draw conclusions, and cite evidence from text |

|Identify and evaluate the use of literary devices in fiction and non-fiction |

|Communicate effectively in writing, using the proper conventions of language |

|Use research to support expository and persuasive writing purposes |

Student Evaluation

The grading system for the Alternative Education Department at Academy Park High School is as follows:

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|Tests, Projects, & Major Papers |- |50% |

|Quizzes, Classwork, & Minor Assignments |- |20% |

|Attendance & Class Participation |- |20% (school wide) |

|Homework |- |10% (school wide) |

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The above areas will be used as the basis for 80% of your grade per semester. The midterm and/or final exam will constitute the remaining 20% of your grade per semester.

Attendance Policy

Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Academy Park High School expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.

Classroom Expectations

1. Attend class every day.

2. Treat the room and all those in it with respect.

3. Always do your best.

4. Complete assignments on time.

5. Ask for help when you need it.

Class Requirements

Students will be required to complete and pass writing assignments, research projects, tests/exams, and homework. Students will also be required participate meaningfully and respectfully in classroom discussions, maintain good attendance, have a respectful and positive attitude, and come to class ready to learn!

Plagiarism, Cheating, and Academic Integrity

Plagiarism is the practice of copying words, sentences, images, or ideas for use in written or oral assessments without giving proper credit to the source. Cheating is defined as the giving or receiving of illegal help on anything that has been determined by the teacher to be an individual effort. Both are considered serious offenses and will significantly affect your course grade. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct booklet for additional information.

Methodology

A combination of lecture, class discussion, presentations, videos, cooperative learning, and problem-based learning will be used in this course. Grades will be determined by the satisfactory and timely completion of assignments. The grade of each assignment is based on the prerequisite given for each assignment. Below is an overview of topic/ units and major assessments/assignments for this course. Please note dates/timeframes are subject to change and are an estimate.

|Unit/ Topic |Course Activities |Assessments/Assignments |Month/ Timeframe |

| |Active reading through |Graphic organizers, quizzes, literary |September-October |

|Narrative |questioning, composing and |elements, narrative essay | |

| |making connections | | |

|Nonfiction |Continue to develop literacy |Expository essay, propaganda activity, |November- December |

| |skills |formulating an argument | |

| |Read various nonfiction | | |

| |pieces and develop skills to | | |

| |analyze and evaluate them | | |

|Drama: Julius Caesar |Reader’s theater |Power of friendship and loyalty |December-January |

| |Set design |Dramatic concepts | |

| | |Elements of Drama | |

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|Research |Develop research skills by |PowerPoint presentation of research |September-January |

| |focusing on a single topic |The power of the truth in argument | |

|Poetry |Read and compose various |Elements of poetry |September-January |

| |poems |Author study | |

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