Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
Course Description:
Sophomore English focuses on the concept of culture and community, and examines how these influences shape identity and
perspective. Students read and analyze works of literary and informational texts with emphasis on how stylistic choices and rhetorical
elements shape tone in persuasive and argumentative texts, both print and nonprint.
Curriculum:
Unit 1: Words Matter: Tone & Diction
Unit 2: Horror: Short Stories and Authors Choice
Unit 3: Poetry
Unit 4: The Period Is Pissed: Writing an Opinion-Editorial
Fayette County Grading Scale:
100 to 92 = A
91 to 83 = B
82 to 74 = C
73 to 65 = D
Below 65 = F
Mastery Grading Scale:
4 = Exceeds Expectations
3 = Meets Expectations
2 = Approaching Expectations
1 = Not Yet
Degree of mastery will be translated into a traditional letter grade/percentage using the following chart:
Grading Category/Distribution:
Formative assessment is about measuring where students are in their learning and giving them feedback. It is akin to practice;
therefore, it should not factor into their final grade. This is major shift so we are phasing in a gradual change to reduce formative
assessments impact on student grades down to zero over a two-year period.
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment
20%
65%
15%
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get your make-up work the day you return and sign that you have retrieved it, complete it
in a timely manner, and turn it in to me. Work missed during an absence will be entered in the grade book as missing work until it is
turned in. Missing assignments may be retrieved from the Make Up Work folders in my room, or from my website (see above).
If you are absent the day of a test or quiz, you will have 2 weeks from the test/quiz day to take it. After this time, you will receive a
zero for that test or quiz. Work all semester to make sure your grade is what you want it to be.
Classroom Procedures:
When you enter Come in quietly, retrieve materials from the Take One Tray, sit in your assigned seat, prepare materials, review
agenda, and begin opener.
If you are tardy Come in quietly, place your tardy note on my desk, and begin work for the day.
If you do not have supplies... Quietly ask a neighbor or borrow supplies from Mr. Tremaines supply stash (I require a deposit;
acceptable currency includes earbuds, cell phone, iPod, or a shoe.)
If you have been absent Retrieve your work from the Make-Up Work folder.
When I need your attention I will stand in front of the class, raise my hand, and wait for everyone to be quiet.
When you turn in an assignment Place it in the appropriate Turn In Tray.
If you finish work early Study, read a book, write a poem or a song, or work on unfinished English assignments.
When you are working in groups Participate respectfully with members and stay on the assigned task.
When we are having a class discussion Participate by speaking and listening, and keep discussion relevant.
When class ends I will verbally dismiss the class after everyone is seated and quiet.
When you have a substitute teacher Work as if I were here and treat any guest respectfully.
When we go to the computer lab or library Do not take food or drinks and stay on the assigned task.
And finally:
I am thrilled and truly honored to be teaching you all this year. I expect that you will all work hard, try your best, and learn a lot. I
intend to do everything I can to make sure that you are successful. Lets work together and make it an awesome school year!