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English 9
Course Syllabus-English 9-Queen Creek
High School
Course: English 9
Instructor: Mrs.
Yazwa
Contact: You may reach me via e-mail at syazwa@qcusd.org or call me at
Materials: The Language of Literature, McDougal Littell, 2004;
Language Network, McDougal Littell, 2004.
Description: Grade 9 1
year 1
credit
Major areas of study include multiple forms of
discourse which focus on the six traits of writing through the preparation of
various styles and types of documents including essays and research
papers. In addition, there will be a
focus on various forms of literature and an emphasis on critical analysis and
comprehension skills. Emphasis is also
placed on oral assignments and communication.
In addition, there is a high concentration of vocabulary study. This class may require time outside of school
to be spent on homework.
Course objectives/Competencies: The English Department
at
CITIZENSHIP/CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Attendance: Given that it is a requirement of this
course that students be active participants, full attendance is required.However, if a student is absent, it is his/her
responsibility to find out what assignments were missed. The School Policy will
be strictly adhered to regarding tardies and
unexcused absences.
*If an absence is unavoidable, a copy of the day’s
lesson will be posted on the school’s webpage. Please note that lesson plans will
change according to the needs of the class.
Grading: Current grades will be reviewed or handed out
in class periodically. Grades are
based on the following point scale that is weighted categorically. The student’s grade is cumulative for the
semester. Late work is only accepted for 50% credit and must be turned in no
more than
The grading scale is as follows: A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D= 60-69%
F = 0-59%
Behavior
Plan:
1st
Step-Verbal Warning
2nd
Step-2nd verbal warning and documentation, possible detention,
parent notified
3rd
Step-Referral to Administration
English
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Materials: The Language of Literature:
American Literature. Evanston: McDougal Littell,
2002; Writing Workshop: McDougal Littell;
Supplemental Materials-Outside reading-novels, and how to books taken from a
Recommended Reading List for high school students.
Major areas of study include multiple forms of
discourse which focus on the refinement of the six traits of writing through
the preparation of expressive, expository, functional, persuasive, literary
analysis, and research documents. In
addition, there will be a focus on the novel, short stories and poetry with
emphasis on the critical analysis of the genres and characteristics of time
period American literature. Emphasis is
also placed on oral assignments and communication. This class includes regular homework
assignments, a concentration of vocabulary, as well as outside reading and
research projects.
Course objectives/Competencies: The English Department
at
Attendance: Since full and active participation is
essential to this course, full attendance is required. School policy will be strictly adhered to
regarding tardies and unexcused absences.
Grading: Points will be assessed on all
essays and all other classroom assignments and activities. Late work will never
be accepted-please submit assignments on-line when absences are unavoidable.
Grading
Scale: A=100-90%,B=89-80%,C=79-70%,D=69-60%,F=59-50
Behavior
Plan:
1st
Step-Verbal Warning
2nd
Step-2nd verbal warning and documentation, possible detention,
parent notified
3rd
Step-Referral to Administration