Mrs. Hopkins English IV CP and III Honors

WELCOME PARENTS AND STUDENTS

• 3 Duo Tang folders; those with pockets and 3 prongs (2 are to be kept in class)

• 1 Composition notebook for THIS class ONLY

• Black or blue pens, for writing ONLY (Assignments in other colors or in pencil will NOT be accepted)

• Colored pens for annotating and editing• Pencils for planning and drafts• Multi-colored highlighters • Access to a computer and the internet

MATERIALS

Mrs. Hopkins

English 4 Florida College Prep

• Donated books for classroom library• Copy paper• Tissues• Markers• Colored pencils• Or any extras of the things on the supply list

Quarter 1

• How do detailed and organized steps in a process allow for understanding and effective execution of a task?

• How does the understanding of compare and contrast effectively improve the student’s decision-making abilities?

Quarter 2

• How can a student establish credibility and empower his/her writing voice?

• How does a student effectively find, evaluate, and use information from outside sources?

Quarter 3

• How do students use cause and effect to analyze complex events?

• How can students use evidence to logically develop and support an argument?

Quarter 4

• How can a narrative tech a lesson, illustrate an idea, and evoke the reader’s reaction?

• How do authors challenge readers to make inferences about characters?

ENGLISH IV FLORIDA COLLEGE PREPESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

ENGLISH IV FLORIDA COLLEGE PREPNOVELS WE WILL READ THIS YEAR

ENGLISH IV COLLEGE PREP TEXTS

• Students will be expected to write in several different types of formats:

• Process Writing• Compare/Contrast• Cause and Effect• Informational Essay• Research Essay• Argumentative Essay• Narrative Essay

• Students will also polish their skills in using quotations, citations, and summarizing/paraphrasing.

ENGLISH IV COLLEGE PREP WRITING

Quarter 1

• How have Americans continually challenged the ideas of freedom and justice?

• How do valid reasoning, organization, and relevant evidence strengthen an argument?

Quarter 2

• What are the defining characteristics of American Literature?

• How does an author’s personal experience and literary style shape a literary analysis?

Quarter 3

• What are our responsibilities as American Citizens?

• How are texts used as evidence to inform and explain?

Quarter 4

• How do individuals and their societies affect each other?

• How do writers express their ideas while maintaining an appropriate tone and mood?

ENGLISH III HONORS ENGINEERING ACADEMY

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

ENGLISH III HONORS ENGINEERING ACADEMY

NOVELS WE WILL READ THIS YEAR

ENGLISH III HONORS TEXTS

• Students will be expected to write three types of essays:• Argumentative Essay• Narrative Essay/Short Story• Literary Analysis Essay• Informative Essay• Personal Narrative

ENGLISH III HONORSWRITING

Early Release

Wednesdays…

An Important Word About Computer,

Printer, and Internet Access

Students will need access to a computer, a printer, and the internet throughout this entire course. Please plan ahead for disasters (For example… I ran out of ink, I didn’t have access to a computer, my internet is down, etc.) It is the students’ responsibility to be sure assignments are in on time and meet the required criteria. Excuses will not be considered.

Grading Scale

What does my grade mean?A 100-90 * I understand!

* Neat and complete!* Excellent Effort!

B 89-80 • I mostly understand• Mostly neat and complete• Good effort

C 79-70 • I understand some• Not all complete or neat• May not be my best effort• I need to ask more questions

D 69-60 • I do not understand• I need to ask for help• May not be neat or complete

F 59 and Below • I do not understand• I need to ask for help• Not my best effort• Not neat or complete

How to be SUCCESSFUL in this Classroom

☺ Participate in class discussion at appropriate times (not when another is speaking)

☺ Turn work in ON TIME and to the appropriate place

☺Maintain a conscientious, non-disruptive, positive attitude when approaching subjects

☺ Be mentally and physically available to learn

☺ Arrive to class on time and prepared with the materials needed every day

☺ Keep your hands and objects to yourself and use appropriate language

☺ Be respectful of everyone