Course Description During the course of our time together we will study the theme of Resilience while focusing on the following skills: Writing, Writing, Writing Cause and Effect Compare/Contrast We will also read a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books, articles and stories to further elaborate on the theme of resilience.

TEACHER INFORMATION

MS. SHIELDS ROOM 129 (PERIODS 2 & 3)

sheryl.shields@chsd218.org LIST OF MATERIALS

• PENS OR PENCIL

• FOLDER TO KEEP RETURNED ASSIGNMENTS AND OTHER HANDOUTS

During the First Semester we will do a wide variety of activities that focus on Cause and Effect and you will write at least 3 essays and begin reflecting on your writing.

During Second Semester we will delve deeper into the Resilience Theme and you will write at least 3 essays as well and a long

synthesis essay where you compile a portfolio of your best writing. We will also read several high interest novels.

We will also review grammar rules that pertain to writing and editing.

Learning Activities

THIS IS GOING TO BE A SCHOOL YEAR FILLED

WITH LOTS OF FUN LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

ENGLISH IIALAN B SHEPARD HIGH SCHOOL 2016 - 2017

COURSE SYLLABUS

Responsibility

- You are expected to arrive in class and be seated before the bell rings. Your third tardy will result in a 2 hour detention (as per school policy).

- Absences: It is your responsibility to make up all missed assignments. Field trip absences do not excuse you from any class work or assignments. Students can also be dropped from class after six unexcused absences and class tardies.

classwork

- You are responsible for turning in all assignments and keeping them until the end of the semester.

- Students are expected to do their own work. Copying or allowing other students to copy your work will result in a failing grade for all students involved. This will also result in an academic dishonesty referral.

Students are expected to follow All CHSD 218 Shepard High School and

classroom rules. • • •

- Respect will always be given to all students and is expected in return.

- Listen and follow the teacher’s directions the first time given. Thanks you!

- Keep the classroom environment clean. Eating or drinking should be done before entering the classroom. This is our home away from home. Let’s keep it neat and clean.

- Speak appropriately. Profanity or bullying is not tolerated in our home.

- Respect others personal space and property. It’s our job to

ensure that all school property is kept clean and in working order.

- Please refrain from touching or looking at your cell phone during class. I know you’re doing this if you’re looking down at your lap for more than 3 seconds.

- Please use the classroom clock to tell time.

- If you refuse to hand the teacher your cell phone security will be called and you will then be escorted to your dean.

- Please refrain from using or listening to your MP3 player especially if it’s connected to your cell phone.

- IDs should be with you at all times.

GRADING SCALEA 92 - 100

B 91 - 82

C 81 - 72

D 71 - 63

F 64 Below

C l a s s r o o m E x p e c t a t i o n s

1. Grading Policy

2. Active Listening Skills

3. No Food Please

4. Come ready to Learn

5. Respect Classroom Environment

6. Earphone Free Zone

7. Cell Phone Rules

8. Effective Communications

9. Personal Responsibility

R u le s

GRADING POLICY65% Common Unit Assessments 20% Other Assessments (quizzes, essays, portfolios) 15% Practice (homework, class assignments