Course Outline
Course Senior English (English IV)
Instructor Danny Oswalt
e-mail/phone
662.585.3655
Website http://www.schoolrack.com/iahsseniorenglish/
(link available through school website)
Credit 1 Carnegie Unit – Required for Graduation
Text Elements of Literature: Literature of
Sixth Course, Holt Rinehart and Winston,
$43.75
Classroom Room 125
Class Periods 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th – Senior English
Conference Period 7th period and after school until 3:00 P.M.
Required Materials 3-ring binder
Five tab dividers
Ruled index cards (4x6)
Filler paper (wide rule)
Highlighters
Flash drive (for saving documents)
I. Course Content
I will give or have already given you a daily schedule of activities. This schedule is long, but fairly complete. There will occasionally be changes to this schedule, so please keep it in your folder and bring it with you everyday. If you miss a class, this schedule will help you see what needs to be covered.
II. Attendance and Tardies
It is very important that you strive to avoid missing ANY days. I know that’s not always possible, but when you miss class, you always miss something. It will be your responsibility to complete all make-up work and assignments in a timely manner. More will be said about make-up work in a moment. As for tardies, you need to be in this classroom and in your seat at the tardy bell. If you are in the restroom, you’re tardy. If you’re at your locker, you’re tardy. The penalties for being tardy are outlined in the student handbook.
III. Make-up Work
If you miss the day before a test, you will be expected to take the test upon your return to class the following day. If you miss on a test day, you will be subject to taking a make-up test on the Tuesday following the missed test (after school). Make-up test will test the same content, but the form of the questions may be changed. Unexcused absences on test days will result in a “zero” for that test. DON’T MISS A TEST!
IV. Outside
I will be making four assignments for outside reading this year. I know many of you do not enjoy reading for one reason or another. It is, however, an important skill. The books I have selected are not too long and are intended to appeal to a wide-range of interest. I hope you will resolve in your mind and heart to read each one this year. I will give you an order form shortly. If you need a copy of one or more of this year’s books, this form will need to be completed and returned to me with your money by Friday, August 17. I know that’s short notice, but I need to place the order as soon as possible.
V. The Research Paper
During the third-nine weeks, we will complete the research paper. This is often a daunting task, but it is made easier if you will take each step in the process one-at-a-time. In order to receive a passing grade for the year, you must complete the research process.
