English I Syllabus
Instructor: Mr.
Rowe (rowe.stuart@battlegroundps.org)
Textbook: The
Language of Literature
Blog: FalconFrosh.blogspot.com
Course Description:
English I is intended to give
students a broad exposure to different types of literature and different types
of writing. Themes are followed throughout the semester, with each unit
including a variety of genres, including short stories, dramas, fiction,
nonfiction, poetry, and more. There will be some intensive focus on writing
proper sentences and paragraphs, as well as some extended writing projects. Writing
assignments can include any of the following: narratives, persuasive,
cause/effect, expository, comparison/contrast, poetry, short stories, and more.
Weekly vocabulary quizzes will also be given throughout both semesters.
Class Blog: The address for the class blog is listed
above. This blog should be checked every night. There will be homework
assignments posted here frequently, as well as project descriptions, lessons,
readings, and much, much more. Computer/Internet access will be a necessity for
each student. If this is not available at home, there are computers available
in the library, and there are a couple computers available in my room that will
be available before school, after school, or during STAT.
Attendance:
Each student must be in class
everyday to get the full value of the course. For any days that are missed, it
is the student’s responsibility to find out what work was done. I will provide
any handouts for excused absences, but it would be wise to get any needed notes
from another trustworthy student in the class. Late
work will only be accepted for excused absences.
Tardies:
A student must be in the
class room when the bell rings to be considered on time, or he/she must have a
pass excusing the lateness. All tardies are submitted through the Skyward
system, and consequences occur as tardies are accumulated. These consequences
are outlined in the Student Handbook.
Other Rules:
Food and drinks are allowed
in my classroom, as long as it is not disruptive, and the students clean up
after themselves. Electronic devices (iPods, mp3s, cell phones, etc.) are allowed
in my classroom, as long as they are not being used at an inappropriate time,
and as long as they are not disruptive to the classroom. If an electronic
device is being used inappropriately, the device will be confiscated and
returned at the end of the class. For multiple violations, the device can be
confiscated and turned into the office. See the Student Handbook for more
information about devices that get turned into the office. There are many lamps
in my room. If a lamp is broken because a student is acting inappropriately,
the student will be responsible for replacing the lamp.
Grading:
Assignments fall into one of
two categories: Daily Work, which is 40
percent of the total grade, and Major Work, which makes up 60 percent of the
total grade. Major Work will include projects, tests, and most assessments. There is no late work accepted in the
Daily Work category, except for excused absences. Late work in the
Major Work category will receive a 10 percent deduction each day, up to five
days. After five days, no points will be awarded.
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