Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
English IV
Instructor: Mr. Barber
Course Text: Literature: The British Tradition
Office Hours: Mornings: 7:20-7:45 in room 312
Afternoons: by appointment because of coaching duties
Home Phone: 722-1377
E-Mail: barberjohn@bcchs.org
Course Purpose: English IV is a full year course, which serves as an introduction to British literature. Students in English IV will write a variety of short compositions as well as full-length reaction and analysis papers. Furthermore, students will expand their knowledge and application of vocabulary. Moreover, students will survey a chronological approach to British literature.
In addition to the text the following books and plays may be selected for reading:
Anthem
Cry, The Beloved Country
Elephant Man
Hamlet
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Macbeth
Murder of Roger Ackroyd
An autobiography
An additional mystery novel
Possible additional readings
Course Materials: A 3-ring notebook dedicated to English IV, text and/or novel, agenda book, pen and pencil. A good dictionary and thesaurus are strongly recommended.
Late Papers. Papers will be considered late if they are not turned in at the required time. Late papers will be assigned a 50% penalty and no paper will be accepted after the second due date. Failure to turn in a paper will result in a “0” grade.
Quizzes: Daily reading and unit review quizzes will be given.
Vocabulary: Words will be presented in class and gathered from student reading.
Tests: Objective and/or essay tests will be given at the end of all units. Any failing test must be retaken that same week until passed. A grade of 71% will be given for successful retakes.
Notebook: All notes, handouts, and special writing assignments will be kept in a designated notebook for periodic grading. This will also include weekly current event analysis papers.Further requirements will be provided on a separate handout.
Semester Test: The semester test will be comprehensive.
Special Assignments: This will include outside readings and a final oral presentation.
Grading Information:
The grade scale will be strictly adhered to for English IV.
A+ 99-100%; A 95-98%; A- 93-94%; B+ 91-92%; B
87-90%; B- 85-86%; C+ 83-84%;
C 78-82%; C- 76-77%; D+ 74-75%; D 72-73%; D-
70-71%; F 69% and below.
Grading Information: The grade scale published in the agenda book will be strictly adhered to for English IV. Keep track of your grades in your agenda book so that there will be no surprises at the end of the quarter. Semester grades will be derived by the following formula: 45% quarter grade + 45% quarter grade + 10% semester final.
Absences and make-up assignments: Check the assignment board at the beginning of each week.
Late Papers: You will be allowed to turn in papers late for 50% of value on date agreed upon between student and instructor. Failure to meet extended deadline will result in a zero (0).
1. Work assigned prior to an excused absence is DUE ON THE DATE STUDENT RETURNS OR THE ASSIGNED DUE DATE. THIS INCLUDES TESTS.
2. All quizzes and tests missed during absence WILL BE MADE-UP ON THE DAY OF RETURN DURING CLASS. You will be responsible for missed notes.
3. Assignments missed because of UNEXCUSED OR NON-EXCUSED ABSENCES will receive a score reflecting no more than 50% of the correct answers.
4. ASSIGNMENTS, TESTS, AND QUIZZES MISSED BECAUE OF SUSPENSION MUST BE MADE-UP ON THE DAY OF RETURN IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ANY CREDIT. These assignments, tests, and quizzes will receive a score reflecting 30% of the correct answers.
5. Assignments missed because of school activities must be made-up prior to the absence unless arrangements are made ahead of time.
General rules:
1. Respect all classmates, the school, and the faculty.
2. Bring materials to class. You will not be excused to locker or other facilities and will receive a demerit.
3. Cheating is not an acceptable choice and will not help you improve. All cases will be dealt with in an appropriate manner.
4.No sleeping or sleep like posture will be allowed in class
