Mrs. Krebs's syllabus

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

English II

2007 - 2008

Instructor: Ms. Eileen Krebs

Course Text: Prentice Hall: Literature Platinum and The Interactive Reader.

Office Hours: 7:30-7:55 a.m. and 3:15-3:40 p.m.

Course Description: English II provides the students reading and writing experiences, allowing them improve their knowledge and understanding of literature. This course enables students to apply their study of literary terminology and criticism to various texts of poetry, fiction, and drama. This course enables students to communicate effectively through a variety of writing activities, further developing their grammar and vocabulary skills.

Course Objectives:

1. To understand and to appreciate the genres and the differentia of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and drama.

2. To utilize literary concepts in developing, understanding, and appreciation of literature through discussion and compositions.

3. To construct through reading, reflective thinking, discussion, and composition the great themes and universal truths embodied in literature.

4. To write essays that use varied sentence structure, clear thesis statements, effective paragraphs, and correct punctuation.

Materials: Text, pens, pencils, 3-ring notebook, and one subject spiral notebook for journal entries.

Required Readings :

*To Kill A Mockingbird *Count of Monte Cristo

A Separate Peace Taming of the Shrew

Inherit the Wind Antigone

*Animal Farm *indicates books students will purchase

In addition to these readings the student will read poetry, drama, short stories and non-fiction.

Journal: You will be given a topic everyday for journal entries. You are expected to be honest, but do not write what you do not want me to see.

English Notebook: All notes, vocabulary and assignments are to kept in this notebook and to be brought to class everyday.

Format for the English Notebook:

1. Standard three-ring, two- inch, loose-leaf binder

2. Dividers (with tabs) that are to be labeled as follows.

A. Class Handouts

B. Composition

C. Literature

D. Vocabulary

E. Homework

Homework/Assignments:

Homework assignments will be completed before the beginning of class or they will be counted late. All other homework assignments and projects will be turned in on their due date, if not before.

Late Homework: You may turn in late assignments for half credit for up to three days, after which you will not receive credit. You have three school days to make up homework missed because of an absence. Formal tests are announced ahead of time; therefore, tests and quizzes will be made up the day you return to school –plan for this. Any formal papers will be considered late if not turned in at the beginning of class: Later that day, 5 pts off; Each day after, 1 letter grade. Day 5 - no credit.

Absences - Refer to student handbook for procedures.

Grading:

The grading scale at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School:

100% - 93% - A 92%-85% - B 84%- 76% - C

75% - 70% - D Below 70% - F

Point System: Each nine weeks is worth 45%; final worth 10%.

Leaving the Classroom: The student will receive 10 extra credit points at the beginning of each quarter. Each time they leave the room for personal reasons (bathroom, locker, etc.) 5 of these points will be deducted. After these 10 points, the student will receive a demerit for each time he/she leaves the room.

Classroom Policies

1. Be SEATED IN YOUR DESK when the bell rings and writing in your journal.

2. All rules for conduct that are listed in the student handbook will be enforced.

3. Bring English notebook, paper, pen, pencil and appropriate book to class EVERYDAY.

4. No candy, food, or drinks allowed in the classroom.

5. Use appropriate and positive language—be respectful!

6. Do not talk while I am talking.

All rules and regulations are subject to change at my discretion.

Cheating: If you are caught cheating or plagiarizing, you will receive a zero on that assignment.