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2016/2017 English Foundations 9-Honors Course Information and Class PoliciesMrs. Erickson Mayo HS Room 2-131 Blog: e-mail address: dierickson@rochester.k12.mn.us Phone: 328-5541Overview: This challenging and rigorous year-long course is designed for ninth grade students with advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and time and task management. Students enrolled in this course should be reading above grade level, should be able to organize and write focused multi-paragraph papers, must have demonstrated an understanding of the principles of basic grammar, should have language skills in the upper 10% of the student’s peer population, and should be capable of understanding complex analogies.Learner Outcomes:Become a sensitive and thoughtful reader by engaging in short stories, novels, drama, poetry, and nonfictionUnderstand the main idea of texts and support ideas with appropriate, accurate detailWrite paragraphs and academic compositions, while demonstrating appropriate grammar, sentence structure, spelling, vocabulary, and word usageUse media facilities, technology, and primary and secondary sourcesUnderstand validity, bias, and ethical use of sources and writingCourse of Study: Below find our schedule of the curriculum with possible novel/book titlesQuarter 1Quarter 2Semester 2 OverviewFiction: Novels – The Pearl, The Secret Life of Bees, Lord of the Flies, Great Expectations Short Stories – various Non-fiction – Articles, Chew on This, NightReading – The Odyssey, Of Mice and Men, Romeo and Juliet, Choice Texts, Literature CirclesVocabulary – Academic Language, Literary/Fiction Terms/Story Analysis, Tone WordsVocabulary – Academic Language, Literary and Fiction Terms/Story Analysis, Tone Words, SAT PracticeLiterary AnalysisWeekly Creative WritingWeekly Creative WritingCreative Writing Mini Group Research Project/PresentationResearch PaperMultimedia Research – Group PresentationUsing Textual SupportUsing Textual SupportTransforming Source Materials Text SupportPriority StandardsPriority StandardsPriority StandardsPS2 – Analyze FictionPS1 – Analyze Informational TextPS1 – Analyze Informational TextPS5 – Creative WritingPS3 – Synthesize TextsPS2 – Analyze FictionPS6 – Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, SentencesPS4 – Informational WritingPS3 – Synthesize TextsPS 6 – Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, SentencesPS4 – Informational Writing PS5 – Creative WritingPS6 – Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, SentencesPS7 – Multimedia Skills*Additional reading materials such as articles, poetry, short stories, essays and excerpts will be used to supplement the major texts Required MaterialsBinder or folder, with loose-leaf paper, just for English to hold all handouts and assignments Notebooks (at least 2): one to serve as a record for class/reading notes and vocabulary, and a special one just for creative writing (composition book), which may be kept with you or in the classroom.Pens, pencils, highlighters, colored pens/pencils; a small stapler is suggestedA set of note cardsThe text(s) we are currently studying and/or a choice book to read* Due to the high academic pace and level of this honors course, students are encouraged to purchase their own novels, which may be written in and kept for future study, or to have electronic versions that are easily accessible in class.Grading Policy-All assignments are graded on a 4-point rubric scaleRubric scoreWhat it meansLetter grade in SkywardWhat Mrs. Erickson wants you to remember about percentages in Skyward for our class and late work and absence policiesSkyward percentage4ExpertA+These percentages will not be the same as the grade percentages that you are familiar with in many of your classes.It is inaccurate to say that a 50% C here means this is easier than a 70% C somewhere else. Remember that I actually don’t want you to think about percentages. I want you to think about what level your skill is currently at, and use feedback to work on improving your skill level. The percentages are only here because Skyward will automatically turn your rubric skill score into a percentage, against Mrs. Erickson’s will.Late Work Policy: You will have a 24 hour grace period—no questions asked; no excuses required—for late work. If an assignment is not turned in within 24 hours of the due date, you will get the opportunity to complete it during our Homework Lunch Program. Please do NOT turn late assignments in electronically. Late work will NOT be accepted after the end of a unit/story/novel. If you are absent, be sure to check my Blog for work missed.Absence Policy: It is important that you are in class each day to get the most out of your education. However, if you are absent from class for ANY reason, you must make up missed work or tests/quizzes. See Student handbook for policy. It is YOUR responsibility to check my Blog to find out what you need to make up. Unexcused absences are unacceptable. Three unexcused absences will be handled by the office. Five will be handled by Olmsted County Truancy Department. Tardies will result in parent contact.1003.5SuperiorA87.5%3ProficientB75%2.5NoviceC62.5%2DevelopingD50%1Work insufficient to assess skill.Review assignment and redo so you can practice and improve your skill.F25%0NHIDo the assignment so you can practice and improve your skillsFAll work to be graded will be submitted electronically via Google Classroom, except late work.You will be required to use correct MLA citations in all writing that accesses other texts. See OWL Purdue or other MLA resource for citation information.Cheating/Plagiarism- Each student is expected to do his/her own work. Copying another’s work or using sources from the Internet without giving proper credit is cheating. ?Since each student must demonstrate mastery of skills, in the event of cheating, the student will be required to re-do the assignment. In addition, parents will be contacted in cases of cheating. This will become a disciplinary action in the office upon the second offense.Cell phones/Electronic Devices- Cell phones can be a wonderful learning tool, if used properly. However, there is a proper time for using these devices. It will never be appropriate to text other students, update social media or take phone calls during class time. ?If the student does not put the device away when asked, it will be taken and held until the end of class. If inappropriate cell phone usage becomes a habit, parents will be notified, and it will become a disciplinary action and referred to the office.Wish List: Boxes of Tissue – We go through a LOT of these, and any you bring will be greatly appreciated!Discuss the syllabus and expectations with a parent or guardian, write any comments or questions on the back, sign below with your parent, and return this bottom portion to Mrs. Erickson by Tuesday, 09/13/2016.Student’s Name (Please Print) ?_____________________________________________Parent Signature ?_____________________________________________ ???????????????????????????Date ??___________ ????????????????????????????Parent’s email address: _____________________________________________**** Does student have a computer with Internet access at home? ?___________Student Signature ?_____________________________________________ ................
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