English 9R Course Requirements
2011-2012
Mission Statement
Students will be responsible for reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills through an exploration of literature and grammar, with an emphasis on the New York State English Language Standards.
Objectives
Students will:
- develop listening skills utilizing a variety of literary genres
- develop voice through literary discussion and oral reading
- enhance writing skills through exercises pertaining to sentence structure and variety, sentence combining, letter writing, and note taking
- continue to refine grammatical skills
- make inferences and draw conclusions
- develop analytical, interpretive, and organizational skills
- develop organizational skills through maintenance of a three-ring binder notebook
- compare, interpret, reflect, and evaluate various literary genres
- complete a writing portfolio according to department standards
Grading Procedures
Grades are determined by the following criteria:
Class Participation* / Notebook 20%
Homework 20%
Tests 20%
Quizzes 20%
Projects 20%
*Class Participation Evaluation: See attached rubric
Required Texts
Elements of Literature World Literature
The Elements of Writing; Third Course
Semester One
Epic of Gilgamesh portions of the epic (the story of the flood)
“Noah and the Flood” sacred text
“Tata and Nena” myth
“The Prodigal Son” parable
Oedipus Rex drama
The Iliad epic (excerpts)
The Aeneid epic (excerpts)
“Carpe Diem” poem
Semester Two
African Proverbs proverbs
The Fisherman and the Jinnee folk tale
“The Divine Comedy” epic
“Brother Onion” story
Romeo and Juliet drama
Publication of the Writing Portfolio
Special focus on task three of the English Regents
*Please note that additional readings from the Elements of Literature text and coordinating assignments may be required by individual teachers.
The following topics will be covered in the Elements of Writing text:
1. Parts of Speech Chapter 14, 464-499
2. Agreement: Chapter 18, 587-615
3. Verb Usage: Chapter 19, 616-647
4. Pronoun Usage: Chapter 20, 648-672
5. Modifiers Chapter 21, 673-694
6. Glossary of Usage Chapter 22, 695-716
7. Punctuation: A. End Marks; Chapter 24, 739-745
B. Italics and Quotes; Chapter 26, 787-804
C. Apostrophes; Chapter 27, 805-823
8. Capitalization Chapter 23, 717-738
9. Prefixes and Roots: Chapter 34, 925-936
10. Words Often Confused Chapter 29, 850-860
Attendance: Regular attendance at school is the prerequisite for academic success. All students at Longwood High School are expected to be present in their classes every school day unless legally absent. Any illegal absence from a class is considered a “cut.”
1st cut: Detention “A” Parent/guardian/student contact
2nd cut: Detention “A” Parent/guardian/student contact
3rd cut: Detention “B” Meeting with administrator/administrator makes
parent contact
Lateness: Teachers will record all tardiness. Late arrival to class causes disruption to all students in the class. Therefore all students should make every effort to arrive to class on time. Unexcused tardiness will result in the following consequences:
1st offense: Verbal warning by teacher
2nd offense: Parent/guardian notified by teachers
3rd offense: “A” Detention
4th offense: “B” Detention, Administrative parent/guardian conference
Students are responsible for all assignments even when legitimately absent and should not expect to be brought up-to-date during class as this results in a loss of instructional time for everyone. This includes absences from class due to field trips, music lessons, or any other school sanctioned activity. See your teacher for the appropriate time to make up missed work. Assignments are expected on the due date. There may be penalties for work that is turned in late.