English III



English III—HHSMs. Elizabeth Butler Room 1205elizabeth.butler@humble.k12.tx.usGeneral InformationWelcome to English III: American Literature, a survey course of great American writers and the impact of their work on contemporary literature. Using critical reading, thinking, and writing, we will trace the birth of the American Dream from 1492 to the present. Classroom Expectations**Come Prepared**Respect your teacher, yourself and your classmates in your actions and speech. **No eating or drinking in class.** Keep all cell phones and electronic devices off and out of sight unless you are informed by teacher that they will be part of the lesson. Permission required each day devices are used in class. **Consequences : verbal reprimand, student-teacher conference, call home, removal from classroom, and/or discipline referral.III.MaterialsOne binder or spiral notebook (provided by teacher)Blue or black pensNo. 2 pencilsHighlightersE-mail address (sign up for free on gmail or use your current address) IV.Textbooks Literature: American LiteratureRequired Full Length ReadingsThe Crucible—Arthur Miller (in lit book)The Great Gatsby—F. Scott FitzgeraldV.GradingTests, Major Projects, Essays-60%Daily work, Homework, Quizzes-40%Grades are NOT discussed during class in an effort to respect your privacy. Make an appointment after school to discuss your grade.Check your grades online and use the class website. Your grade is your responsibility.Late Work Policy 1 day late = max grade 802 days late = max grade 603 days late = max grade 404 days late=max grade 205 days late= 0If you have special circumstances, make an appointment before/after school to discuss privately.Classroom ProceduresStudents are greeted at the door. Enter room in dress code with visible ID. Sit in assigned seat. Prepare materials and begin Warm-Up.Materials should be returned, room should be put back in order. I will dismiss you, not the bell.Check your papers for MLA heading and completion before work is collected. See taboo list for details.5734056477000438467530099000Restroom passes are limited. Sign in and out on the hall pass clipboard before exiting the classroom. **No one is allowed to leave during a lecture or while taking a test. Only **only 1 person at a time will be allowed out of the room.Nurse passes are given is there is a documented medical condition or emergency envolving severe illness or extreme discomfort.See my teacher webpage for assignments and class calendar for work. Makeup Work & TutorialsYou are expected to get handouts you missed, and to submit makeup work assignments the day you return.It is your responsibility to take care of makeup work. You have the number of days you were absent to make up your work. All late work and makeup work is to be personally turned in to Ms. Butler. Do NOT place the work on my desk or in the box. Tutoring is available by appointment and highly recommended for all. If you need to cancel a tutoring appointment, please see me ASAP to reschedule.For failed Summative (test) grade: You may submit a Request to Retest form. Limit one per nine weeks. You must show that you--corrected test and provided explanation for missed questions, completed all homework and classwork for the subject tested, completed all notes and activities pertaining to the subject, and attended tutoring. Keep in mind, the retest will not be the same as the original. ................
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