Ms. Laura Callender, Room 314laura.callender@bremertonschools.org ht t p:/ /www.bremertonschools.org/ /Domain/221 (360) 473-0890

Mr. David Huynh, Room 316david.huynh@bremertonschools.org ht t p:/ /www.bremertonschools.org/ /Domain/1459 (360) 473-0967

Ms. Anne Schmidtanne.schmidt@bremertonschools.org ht t p:/ /www.bremertonschools.org/(360) 473-0800

COURSE OVERVIEWFreshman English units of study focus on the theme coming of age, a subject that is relevant and relatable to students entering high school. The readings cover many genres including informational text, short stories, novels, Shakespearean drama, poetry, and visual media. Students are introduced to literary concepts and will write narrative, analytical, and persuasive essays about incidents in their own lives as well as about themes, characters, contexts, and ideas from the readings.

UNITS OF STUDYUnit 1: Coming of Age Writing and Presenting and Interview Narrative

Writing an Argumentative Essay

Unit 2: Def ining St yleShort Stories

Writing a Short StoryWriting a Style Analysis Essay

Unit 3: Coming of Age in Changing TimesTo Kill a Mockingbird

Historical Investigation and PresentationWriting a Literary Analysis Essay

Unit 4: Explor ing Poet ic Voices Creating a Poetry AnthologyAnalyzing and Presenting a Poet

Unit 5: Coming of Age on StageRomeo and Juliet

Presenting a Dramatic InterpretationWriting a Synthesis Argument

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FreshmanENGLISH

2016-2017 Course Syllabus

REQUIRED

MATERIALS

Binder with dividers (this binder MAY be shared with other courses)

Planner (provided in Knight Skills class)

Pencils

Pens (blue or black ink)

Highlighters (two colors, please)

TEXTBOOK: SPRINGBOARD TEXTUAL POWER, LEVEL 4, COLLEGE BOARD

Online Textbook Access: Students are expected to register for their SpringBoard Digital account. To do this, go to https:/ /bremertonwa.springboardonline.org. Click on "New to SpringBoard" and enter the following code: __________. This code is unique to your class period. Complete the registration information and write your password down in your Knight Planner so you will have it later.

Students are expected to complete 15-20 minutes of homework each night for this class. The purpose of each homework assignment varies, and may be reading, practice of a skill learned in class, preparation for an upcoming lesson or assessment, or extension of a concept or skill taught in class. It is critical that students complete homework on time.

When homework is not explicitly assigned, students are expected to read for 15-20 minutes. The objective of this reading is exposure to multiple genres and styles of text in an effort to improve vocabulary, grammar, and spelling as well as to build reading and writing proficiency. Students should choose a variety of formats including news, current events, a self-selected novel or non-fiction work, poetry, or other substantive text (Facebook, Twitter, and other social media do not count toward the outside reading expectation.)

Assigned Tex ts Ti t l e Fi lm Rat ing

Author /Di r ector

Pr imar y text for al l fr eshman students:

SpringBoard Textual Power, Level 4 College Board

All fr eshman students w i l l choose one (based on avai labi l i ty):

Monster Walter Dean Meyers

Stargirl Jer r y Spinell i

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie

The Secret Life of Bees Sue Monk Kidd

All fr eshman students:

To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee

Romeo and Juliet Will iam Shakespeare

Visual Media (f i lm), al l fr eshman students:

Big Fish (excerpts) PG-13 Tim Bur ton, 2003

Corpse Bride (excerpts) PG Tim Bur ton, 2005

Alice in Wonderland (excerpts) PG Tim Bur ton, 2010

Selma PG-13 Ava DuVernay, 2014

To Kill a Mockingbird Not r ated Rober t Mull igan, 1962

Romeo and Juliet PG Franco Zefer rel l i ,

Romeo + Juliet PG-13 Baz Luhrmann, 1996

Honors fr eshman students (only): Students w i l l choose one ti tle f i r st semester and a second ti tle for second semester (based on avai labi l i ty):

Lord of the Flies Will iam Golding

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Maya Angelou

The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane

Ordinary People Judith Guest

The Chosen Chaim Potok

The Joy Luck Club Amy Tan

Yellow Raft in Blue Water Michael Dor r is

HomeworkAssigned Text s

Late Work

There are two types of assignments - formative and summative.

Format ive assignments include daily in-class work and homework; they prepare students for learning, give them practice, and/or extend their learning. Formative tasks serve several purposes: 1) to allow the teacher to view a snapshot of student skill level and to adjust instruction, 2) to activate students' prior knowledge of a skill or subject, 3) to provide preparation for a summative assignment, and 4) to assist students in identifying strengths and weaknesses, and study habits. Not all formative work will be returned to students.

Summat ive, graded assignments let a student demonstrate proficiency and content knowledge. These include essays, projects, oral and multi-media presentations, quizzes, and tests. We will always tell students ahead of time if an activity is going to be summatively graded. Student performance is measured against the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and work is graded as listed in the chart below. These standards are divided into four major areas - reading, writing, language acquisition, and speaking and listening. Each standard is graded according to the

standards-based descriptor in the box below, and will be assigned a letter grade identifying their specific progress within that level of proficiency. Grades are entered into the online Skyward Family Access program using a 10-point scale (for example, work that demonstrates a proficiency level that is mid-range to approaching standard would be entered as a 7.0). Grades on all standards are combined at the end of each term to form the overall course grades based on weighting as identified below.

A full description of each standard is available online at: http:/ /bremertonschools.schoolwires.net/Page/4977

Skil ls for Success: Up to 10% of a student 's grade will be based on Skills for Success standards which measure a student 's proficiency at being "ready to work with supplies, on time," "following school and classroom rules," and "using class time to complete work." These standards are designed to help teach and assess students' ability to succeed in a career and/or in college.

How are grades calculated?

TEACHERS EXPECT STUDENTS TO TURN IN ALL WORK ON THE ASSIGNED DUE DATE. In the event of extenuating circumstances that prevent timely submission, talk to your teacher about acceptable solutions.

In the event of an excused absence, you have FIVE school days (HONORS classes have THREE school days) to make up missed or late work. Make up work may require you to stay after school or attend Knight Academy. In addition, you may be required to complete missing or low-scoring formative work before being permitted to turn in a late or missing assignment. If this is the case, please make arrangements with your teacher. Most importantly, keep your teacher informed of your progress! AFTER THE LATE PERIOD, WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED without prior arrangement.

WEIGHTED STANDARDS: The student 's overall course grade is determined by their progress on multiple standards. Each standard is weighted as follows:

Category Standard Percentage of Overall

Course

Reading, Lit erary Text

Key Ideas and Details 12

Craft and Structure 12

Reading, Informat ional Text

Key Ideas and Details 5

Craft and Structure 5

Writ ing Independent 10

Process 15

Research 10

Language Acquisit ion

Vocabulary 6

Conventions 3

Speaking and Listening

Collaboration 3

Presentation 5

Skil ls for Success 10

Standards-Based Let t er Percentage

Exceeds Standards A 93-100

A- 90-92

Meets Standards B+ 87-89

B 83-86

B- 80-82

Approaching Standards C+ 77-79

C 73-76

C- 70-72

D+ 67-69

D 60-66

Does Not Meet Standards F Below 60

Incomplete F N/A

ASSIGNMENT RETAKESStudents who wish to improve their score on a summative assessment may retake/revise the assessment once. The retake/revision must be completed within FIVE DAYS (HONORS have THREE DAYS) of receipt of their original score and only after discussion with the teacher. Unexcused late work (turned in after the original due date without an excused absence) may not be revised/retaken. NO REVISIONS/RETAKES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE FIVE DAY POINT.

ACADEMIC

DISHONESTY

Behavior penalt ies for academic dishonest y are out l ined in t he BHS Parent and Student Handbook. Students who cheat or plagiar ize wil l receive a zero (F) for t he assignment unt i l t hey have requested an alt ernate assignment or make-up assignment . Af t er complet ion of t he alt ernate opportunit y, t he t eacher wil l change t he zero t o ref lect t he actual score earned.

SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTStudents and parents, please read and discuss this syllabus. Return this page to the teacher by ________________, and file in your binder. If you have any questions, please contact your student 's teacher at the number or email on the front page of the syllabus. By signing below, you acknowledge and agree to the procedures and expectations outlined in the syllabus. Further, the student agrees to come to class prepared, with supplies listed as well as a willingness to participate in the learning process.

Student Name (please print) Student Signature Date

Parent Name (please print) Parent Signature Date

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS: Please review the student conduct policies in the online BHS Parent and Student Handbook for information on discipline and enforcement.

- Overall, students must be active listeners and must show respect to themselves, all others in class, and school property.

- Participation in class discussions is a powerful tool for memory and learning and some discussion activities, such as Socratic Seminar, will be graded summatively based on the Common Core Standards for Speaking and Listening. We expect thoughtful participation from all students.

- We are always happy to help out. If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to see one of us. We will set a time convenient to us both (before or after school) to meet.

- Be aware of and follow all school- and district-wide policies including those concerning absences, tardies, and plagiarism.

NELSON MANDELA

The Knight Way

Respect , Responsibil i t y, Safet y