Melbourne Central Catholic High School
English II
Mrs. Patterson E-mail: pattersonj@melbournecc.org (best)
Tel: 321-727-0793 (leave message with office)
Website: http://www.schoolrack.com/mccpatterson/english-ii/
Textbooks and Materials:
Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 10, Florida Edition
The Bedford Handbook Seventh Edition
Vocabulary Workshop, Level E
Grammar & Writing for Standardized Tests (Sadlier)
All Quiet on the Western Front
File Folder for papers, marble composition book, pen, #2 pencils, highlighter, flash drive
Objectives:
This course acquaints the student with an appreciation of the literary genres of the short story, novel, poetry, drama, and essay. Grammar, usage, vocabulary, and library skills instruction enhance the composition program, which teaches the writing of strong essays. This course provides the fundamental speaking, writing, and reading skills, including MLA documentation, necessary for completion of the sequential four-year English curriculum.
Classroom Procedure:
The majority of class time will be spent with discussion, class workshops, and lectures, which utilize self-directed evaluations and cooperative learning. Additional time will be spent in the library and computer lab.. Audio-visuals will be used where applicable. Due dates for major assignments and unit tests will be announced in advance.
Behavior/Decorum:
- Students are expected to respect the rights of others, especially their right to learn.
- Students are expected to come prepared to class with all books and materials
- Students are expected to be in proper uniform and present a neat appearance.
- Disruptions, tardies, and excessive absences are not tolerated.
- NO CELL PHONES, MP3 Players, DRINK BOTTLES or FOOD ALLOWED.
Evaluation:
Grades will be based on a point system. Assignments will be weighted according to length and difficulty. The final grade will be based on the percentage of possible points the student has earned.
Class Participation:
Class participation takes a variety of forms and entails more than simply participating in discussions. Class discussion should be on topic and positive. Students must demonstrate courtesy to all members of the class.
Being on time with all materials, prepared (having read and annotated text and coming to class with questions and comments) are crucial to your personal course gain.
Attendance:
If you are absent, YOU are responsible for finding out work missed and make up that work. Assignments are posted weekly on the website. Check it!
REMEMBER STATE LAW DICTATES YOU MAY MISS NO MORE THAN NINE DAYS A SEMESTER.
Extra Credit: Extra credit will be available to the whole class and not on an individual basis. A maximum of 20 points per quarter will be made available.
Make-up/ Late Work/Extra Help:
Assignments will be posted weekly at www.schoolrack.com/mccpatterson, Grades will be posted on NetClassroom. If you are absent or missing work, YOU are responsible to make up the work within a week. Students should schedule appointments for extra help, make-up work after school. An appointment sheet is available in the classroom. Missed class assignments must be made up after school, not during a class period. Students who fail tests or papers may request an opportunity to retest the material for a maximum score of 70%.
.** LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL RECEIVE A GRADE NO HIGHER THAN 50%. ZEROES WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO DO NOT SUBMIT A PAPER BY THE SECOND TO LAST WEEK OF THE QUARTER!
Academic dishonesty: Students who cheat on tests or turn in work that is plagiarized or in any way dishonest will receive a grade of 0 for the assignment and the infraction will be reported to the Dean of Students. Parents will be asked to come in for a conference.
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