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COURSE SYLLABUS AND OUTLINE: ENGLISH IIITEACHER: MR. JONATHAN GAMALIEL ACUÑA MASCAREÑAS

Course Information

This class will allow students to develop Advance English vocabulary and grammatical structures so that they can successfully communicate. Also, students will develop literary and analytical skills which will enable them to be successful in future courses.

Specific units are described in the scope and sequence on the following pages. Every unit will develop students: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing skills.

Material needed

Black, red, blue and green pens. Markers. Colors. Glue. Ruler. White-out. Scissors. Pink, blue and yellow highlighters. Eraser. 2 notebooks. English dictionary. Pencil.

Course Textbooks

Miles Craven. (2009). Reading Keys: "Skills and strategies for effective reading" Student Book 3. Thailand: Macmillan.Judy Garton-Sprenger. (2012). Inspired 3: "Student´s Book". Thailand: Macmillan.Judy Garton-Sprenger. (2012). Inspired 3: "Workbook". Thailand: Macmillan.Oliver Twist written by Charles Dickens.Great Expectations written by Charles Dickens.Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen.Lady Windermere´s fan written by Oscar Wilde.

Schedule

Monday 7:00-8:40Tuesday 7:50-8:40Wednesday 15:00-16:00

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Wednesday 7:00-8:40Thursday 7:50-8:40Friday 7:00-8:40

Classroom policies

1. Arrive on time.2. Raise your hand before speaking.3. Listen to others and participate in class discussions.4. Stay on task.5. Do your assignments.6. Bring materials and have them ready.7. Listen to directions and cooperate with your group.8. Do not interrupt other students ‘learning.9. No vandalism. Do not write or carve on your desk or school property.10.Keep your hands clean and take care of personal hygiene in the rest room

during breaks.11.Clean your work station appropriately.12.Absolutely no food, drink, gum, or candy permitted.13.Be organized and prepared for class.14.Do not come to class late without a hall pass.15.Respect all ideas given in class and do not criticize anybody´s ideas or

thoughts.16.Receiving or sending cell phone calls or text messages in classrooms,

computer labs, or library is inappropriate and impolite.  Please turn them off, except in emergency cases and with the instructor’s permission.

17.Cheating is obtaining or intentionally giving unauthorized information to create an unfair advantage in an examination, assignment, or classroom situation. Plagiarism is the act of presenting and claiming words, ideas, data, programming code or creations of others as one's own. Plagiarism may be intentional - as in a false claim of authorship - or unintentional - as in a failure to document information sources using MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association) or other style sheets or manuals adopted by instructors at the College. Presenting ideas in the exact or near exact wording as found in source material constitutes plagiarism, as does patching together paraphrased statements without in-text citation. Disciplinary action may include a failing grade on an assignment or test, a failing grade for the course, suspension or expulsion from the school, as described in the Code of Conduct.

18.Regular attendance, as specified by the instructor, is expected of all students.  Distance Learning course participation, as specified by the instructor, is expected of all students and may be considered for grading purposes the same as "attendance."  Extended absence/non-participation (due to illness or injury) should be reported to your instructor immediately.

19.Do your very best.

Grading policy

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Grades will be calculated as follows:

10% Reading club 10% Oral exam 10% Test of written English 10% Listening 10% Homework 10% Classwork 5% Attendance 10% Project 10% Essays 5% Participation 10% Speaking

Grading scale

Letter Grade

Percentage

A+ 100-93%A- 92-90%B+ 89-87%B 86-83%B- 82-80%C+ 79-77%C 76-70%D 69-60F 59-0

Extra Credit :   Students have numerous opportunities to earn extra points as a regular part of daily and unit assignments.  In special circumstances, students will have an opportunity to complete extra projects, but only if they have completed all regular projects for the current grading period.

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Class calendar

Activity Delivery date

“Seasons of the week, holidays, months of the year and days of the week”

August 25

“Nationalities”

“Carnivals and Festivals around the world”

August 26

“Maths and English”

“What time is it?”

August 28

“Number bingo”

“Technology”

August 31

“Prepositions”

“Buildings”

September 2

“Irregular plurals” September 3

“150 words with A and B” September 7

“Family tree” September 9

“Colours and clothes”

“Review”

September 11

“Flashcards”

“Schwa”

September 17

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“Object pronouns”

“Tongue twisters”

September 18

“Solar system”

“Reading keys pages: 8-9”

“Body”

September 21

“Musical instruments” September 22

Monthly exam: Oral and written test September 23

“Auxiliary verbs” September 28

“Flashcards verbs” September 29

“Food”

“Sports”

September 30

“Linking words”

“Comparative and superlative”

October 1

“Verbs” October 5“Leisure activities” October 6

“Workbook pages:16-25” October 8“Office supplies and school” October 14

“TV programs” October 16“Possessive pronouns” October 19

“Reading keys pages:10-13”

“Review”

October 20

Bimonthly exam: Written October 21Bimonthly exam: Oral October 22

Bimonthly Project: “Conversation with a foreigner person” October 26

Units of study

Unit I “Turning points” Unit II “Arts” Unit III “Opinions” Unit IV “Mind over matter” Unit V “Challenges” Unit VI “That´s smart” Unit VII “Communication” Unit VIII “World view”

Due Dates

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Please check the Class Calendar to schedule all major due dates. Please keep in mind these due dates are subject to change for any number of reasons.

Contact information

Please use the following methods if you wish to contact me about your student’s progress through this course. I have a Period Prep this school year, which may help some parents and/or students meet with me if they have concerns.

Email: jonathan.gamaliel1990@hotmail.com

Parental Agreement

My student and I have read the English III Syllabus, and we understand the outcomes, expectations, and the curriculum Mr. Acuña will offer this upcoming school year.

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(Student Signature) (Date)

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(Parent Signature) (Date)

I look forward to an amazing school year with your student and to working with parents, so your student can have a great experience.

Sincerely,

Mr. Jonathan Gamaliel Acuña Mascareñas

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READING CONTRACTSUBJECT: ENGLISH III

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I, __________________________________, will read the following book: “Oliver Twist” written by Charles Dickens. This book has a total of 120 pages, which means I need to read 5 pages per day. My essay will be written by me without any help.

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(Student Signature and Date)

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(Parent Signature and Date)

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(Teacher Signature and Date)