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ENGLISH 2H SYLLABUS Verenkoff – 377-4888, Ext. 799 Email: verenkoffj@pvpusd.k12.ca.us WEBSITE: http://www.pvphs.org/jsverenkoff/
SUMMER READING Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley; Life of Pi, by Yann Martel; or Balzac and the Chinese Seamstress, by Dai Sijie
FALL & SPRING READING FIRST SEMESTER A. Lord of the Flies, by William Golding B. Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger C. Short Stories D. Outside Reading E. Non-Fiction
SECOND SEMESTER A. Poetry Unit B. Macbeth, by William Shakespeare C. Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte, or 1984, by George Orwell D. Nectar in a Sieve, by Kamala Markandaya E. Non-Fiction
COMPOSITION · Multiple-draft essays · In-class timed essay tests · Expository writing: synthesis or persuasive essay · Literary analysis essay · Reflective essay · SAT short, timed essay · Compare and Contrast essay
GRAMMAR / USAGE / MECHANICS A. GRAMMAR: parts of speech, parts of a sentence, phrases and clauses B. USAGE: punctuation, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, nominative & objective case, modifiers and diction C. MECHANICAL ERRORS (in the context of writing): run-on sentences, fragments, agreement, dangling modifiers, parallel structure, vague pronouns, etc. D. STYLE: active verbs, active voice, sentence variety, transitional words & phrases, loose & periodic sentences, writing voice, word choice, attention-grabbers and compression
VOCABULARY § Literary terms § SAT words: Greek & Latin Roots, Words Stemming from Mythology § Vocabulary practice: 1. keyword mnemonics 2. etymologies 3. derivatives 4. synonyms / antonyms 5. context clues 6. word analogies
RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY & PRESENTATION SKILLS · Students will learn to research, to use technology to gather information and to create visuals that will enhance oral presentations. · Students will become comfortable reporting information in front of an audience. · Students will create and present products in groups.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES The student will · confront and discuss the major social, political and cultural issues of core works. · study in-depth core literary works to develop ethical, aesthetic and cultural values. · respond to literature through integrated reading, writing, speaking and listening activities. · learn that writing is a process - from prewriting through post writing and from fluency and content through form and correctness. · apply critical thinking skills, such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation. · increase vocabulary through the context of reading
Grading Policy: 1. Multiple draft essays—100-200 points 2. In-class essays—100-200 points 3. Tests & quizzes—10-60 points 4. Research & presentation—15-30 points 5. Oral participation— 100 points 6. Finals 160 points
Grades are determined on a percentage basis: 90% and above of total possible points equals an "A;" 80-89% equals a "B;" 70-79% equals a "C;" 60-69% equals a "D;" 59% of total possible points equals a "Fail."
All lessons are designed to meet to State Standards. POLICIES, PROCEDURES & RULES FOR ENGLISH 2H
I. DAILY REQUIRED MATERIALS A. Three-ring binder with English packets: grammar, vocabulary, writing, current unit notes. You will be deducted 2 points from the next unit test each period you do not come to class with this binder. B. Pen (black or blue) and pencil C. Loose-leaf composition paper (college ruled) NO FRINGE ON PAPER! D. Core literature novel or English literature textbook.
II. ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES A. I do not accept late work for full credit unless you have a major problem (death in family, serious illness, etc.) or an excused absence. All excuses must be verified by a parent or guardian. If a paper is turned in a day late, I will give you only half credit. I do not accept papers that are 2 or more days late. B. If you have called in sick the day an assignment is due, I will accept the assignment when you return to class. You must be sick all day, however, not just a partial day. C. You are allowed only 1 “my computer died” excuse per year. A computer malfunction excuse must be accompanied by a note from your parents. D. Your writing must reflect your own original thought. Any plagiarism will result in a 0 on that assignment. Review rules for citing ideas or words that are not your own.
III. TEST PROCEDURES A. If you miss a test, you will make it up during class, lunch or another period the day you return unless you have been sick for an extended period of time. In this case we will decide on a day that is suitable for the both of us. B. Improper test procedures will result in a 0 on a quiz, test or writing assignment. 1. Unauthorized note sheets 2. Copying others’ work 3. Giving students extra points on quizzes by not marking answers wrong.
IV. TARDY POLICY A. You are tardy if you are not in your seat ten seconds after the bell rings. B. Three tardies = a referral to the attendance office; four tardies = a U in citizenship; seven tardies = you will be dropped from the class.
V. BEHAVIORAL CLASS RULES A. In English class you work on English assignments first. Any work done for another class will be confiscated and given to the teacher of that class. If you are finished with your English assignments, you may work on an assignment from another class. B. Be respectful of other students’ differences. Verbal attacks or put downs will result first in a warning and then in an interim. C. School policy dictates that eating is not permissible in class. We do not want insects or rodents to visit our classroom, no matter how smart they are. D. Clean up all litter around your desk before you leave the room.
I understand the policies, procedures & rules of this class. I also understand the consequences for breaking these rules and will take full responsibility for my actions:
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