Pebblebrook High School 2.0: Project-based; Problem Solved!

Department: English
Spring Semester 2015
COURSE TITLE: British Literature
INSTRUCTOR: Miss. Antwih
EMAIL: miss.antwih@gmail.com oremily.antwih@cobbk12.org PHONE: 770-819-2521 ext. 903
CLASSROOM BLOG: missantwih.com
SCHOOL WEBSITE: http://www.cobbk12.org/Pebblebrook/
PHS SCHOOL VISION: Empowering Students to Become Productive Members of a Global
Community
PHS SCHOOL MISSION: Modeling and Developing Intellectual, Physical and Emotional
Behaviors that Lead to Success for All
KEY ACTIONS:
Increase the Graduation Rate
Increase rigor and student engagement (Project-based learning environment)
Increase community and parental involvement
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a college prep course which surveys British works and authors and provides writing
experiences related to the interpretations of literature. The texts are of the quality and complexity
illustrated by the British Literature reading list. The student identifies, analyzes, and applies
knowledge of the structures and elements of fiction and nonfiction from the texts and provides
evidence from the text to support understanding.

KEY STANDARDS:

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, .

Using textual evidence to support ideas in writing
Using literary elements to analyze text and draw conclusion about authors purpose for
writing.
Using technology to develop and present multimedia projects
Writing a well- organized research paper that makes use of correct conventions for writing,
MLA format and grammar.

GRADING POLICY:
Reading ....25%
Writing25%
Speaking and Listening..15%
Language.10%
Cmmon Assessment.5%

Final Asessment...20%
GRADING SCALE:
A - 100-90%
B - 89-80%
C - 79-74%
D 70-73%
F - 69-Below
SYNERGY ACCESS TO GRADES:
It is strongly encouraged that you keep your Synergy login information in a safe place and that you
have access to the information when needed. Parents should contact the Main Office (770.819.2521)
or Mr. John Chandler at ext. 099 in order to obtain their synergy password and access information.
Please note that when you are viewing grades in Synergy that a blank grade column for your child
has no effect on their grade. If the space is blank, then your student may not have turned in that
assignment due to absence or the teacher may not have entered grades for that assignment at that
time. An X means that the student is exempt from an assignment at the discretion of the teacher.

TEXTBOOK/SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES:
Beowulf
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Le Morte dArthur
The Canterbury Tales
Macbeth
Central Texts:

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (must obtain a copy of this novel. It is

HIGHLY recommended that you purchase this text so you can annotate it.

Required/Supplemental/Parallel Texts for the Course:

Beowulf
Iron Man
The 13th Warrior
A Knights Tale
Merlin
Macbeth
Frankenstein

We may occasionally view other curriculum-related movies or movie clips. Your signature on this
syllabus indicates permission for your student to view these movies.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Please remember that all material has been selected and approved for this particular course as a
result of its thematic relevance and significance; however, modifications in the material are
possible upon request as a result of reservations, concerns, or problems with its content.

As this is a college-level course, its mature themes, content, and theoretical nature are designed to
develop critical thinking, writing, and thinking skills necessary in post-secondary educational
institutions. Should you have a problem with a particular selection on this syllabus, please do not
hesitate to discuss it with me.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
1. OPEN MIND
2. 1 inch or 2 inch binder (must include paper and dividers- this will REMAIN in the
class)
3. 1 Subject Spiral Notebooks
4. Blue or Black Pens/pencils
5. Required textbook/novel/outside reading material
6. Report Cover for final project
7. USB Drive
DONATION REQUEST: Due to limited funding this year, I am asking for donations for the
classroom. Some items for your consideration:

One Ream of Copy Paper

Hand Sanitizer/One Box of Tissue
Multicolored Markers
Dry-Erase Markers

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
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Come to class on time every day ready to participate, engage, and learn.
Be kind to one another. Listen to one another and me. We are a community.
Be respectful of individual cultural differences and opinions.
Participation in class discussion is essential.
Students are to bring appropriate materials to class every day.
Follow ALL school rules and policies (no food, no headphones, no electronic devices).

FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION:

Students with no more than one excused absence may qualify to exempt one of their final exams.
Students with a course average of 80 or higher may exempt one final exam of their choice. Students
with a course average of 79 or below may request that ten percentage points be added to the final
exam grade. Towards the end of the semester, students who qualify may submit an Exam Exemption
Form to the classroom teacher of their choice. Teachers must verify that the student qualifies for the
exemption.
PARTICIPATION:
Class participation is an important component of the AP curriculum. Much can be learned from the
exchange of ideas that occurs during class discussions. Frequent absences SERIOUSLY jeopardize
your success in this class. The participation grade will be based on the degree of student involvement
in the learning activities, including attention to and participation in written and oral exercises, class
discussion, preparation for class, and homework. To reiterate: If you do not participate in formal
class discussions, you will not receive a passing grade for that activity.
ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY:
Attendance is ESSENTIAL to your success in this course. It is YOUR responsibility to come to
school and plug in to the learning community. Being here does not mean simply filling the seat.

A student who is present and actively participates is more likely to be successful; however, if a
student has an excused absence, he/she has the number of days absent plus one day to make up
assigned work. If the student does not make up the work, a zero will be given for the missed work.
All a student has to do is ASK, and I will be happy to designate a time for make-up work.
Remember, that IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR AND TO MAKE
UP ANY MISSED WORK! Please check the blog for all missed work.
If a student has an unexcused absence, all work will be assigned a zero in Pinnacle unless the
absence becomes excused. Remember, that IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO
ASK FOR AND TO MAKE UP ANY MISSED WORK! Please check the blog for all missed
work.
Any student who misses class for OSS or ISS must turn in his/her work the day he/she returns
to class. Students in OSS must have their work picked up in the main office.

LATE WORK POLICY:

Late work is frowned upon in an AP course, thus it is my expectation that you will turn in your work
on time and with no excuses. Late work will be accepted upon completion, but will be subject to a
lowering of the grade. Teacher discretion will govern whether or not you will be able to turn in late
work or makeup work that is late for a reason other than absence if it becomes obvious that you are
abusing policy.
All major assignments/projects will be penalized 10% each day late, up to nine consecutive
days. Late class work and homework assignments only receive half credit the next class
period.
TARDY POLICY:
To avoid being counted tardy, students must be seated and ready for class when the bell rings.
School policy states that students may receive Saturday School, In-School Suspension, and Out-ofSchool Suspension for repeated tardies.
EXTRA HELP:
Morning Session
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45-8:15
Afternoon Session
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30
If this time does not work for you, just let me know. I AM HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED.
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
As per the schools policy, cell phones are not to be used during class time unless directed by the
teacher for instructional purposes. Students will receive a discipline referral after one warning to put
away any electronic device (unless the device is being used for instruction). Students are allowed to
bring certain technologies to class (iPad, laptop, Kindle, etc.), but it should NOT interfere with the
teaching or others learning.

COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:

All work should be completed with care and reflect grade level insight. Illegible work and
papers without the proper identification will receive a zero.
Student name, teacher name, class, and date should appear in the upper left-hand corner of all
assignments per MLA style (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/)
All final draft essays should follow the standard MLA manuscript format for written
composition. Major writing assignments should be typed. The Computer Lab (Room 907)
and the media center computers are available before and after school for word processing.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Cheating is considered a serious matter. Any student who is involved in cheating/plagiarism will
receive a grade of zero on the material, an unsatisfactory in conduct, and his/her parents will be
notified.
For this course, cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:

Copying anyone's answers to questions, exercises, study guides, class work or homework
assignments
Taking any information verbatim from any source, including the Internet, without giving
proper credit to the author, or rearranging the order of words and/or changing some words as
written by the author and claiming the work as his or her own, i.e., plagiarism.
Looking onto another student's paper during a test or quiz.
Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's
permission.
Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected.

CLASSROOM BLOG:
Throughout the year, students are expected to use the classroom blog daily. If you are absent, it is
your responsibility to check the blog and come prepared to the next class. All handouts and
assignments will be posted daily to the blog.
My blog:
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I am looking forward to a GREAT semester of learning and fun. You have elected to take a
demanding college-level class in the study of English Language Arts. My expectations of you are
high because of your desire to achieve. Avoid procrastination and shortcuts as they will only hurt

your chances of success. This course requires your diligence and attention. You will succeed as an
individual according to the effort put into the course. Please see me with any concerns or issues.

SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2012-2013

TEACHER: Ms. Antwih

COURSE: British Literature

Students Acknowledgements:

I have read and I understand the academic integrity policy.

I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy.
I understand that it is my responsibility to get the required book for this class.
I understand that I need a binder and other materials for this class.
I understand that I need to keep up with my grade on Pinnacle.
I understand that I need to check the blog each night.

Students Name:_____________________________
(Please Print)

Date:________________

Students Signature:__________________________

Students Email___________________

Parent/Guardians Acknowledgements:

I have read and I understand the academic integrity policy.

I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy.
I give permission for my child to view the listed movies that are related to the
curriculum of the class.
I give permission for my child to read the required text noted in the syllabus.
I am willing to be contacted by e-mail, phone, and regular mail regarding my childs
progress.
I have access to the Internet and will access the classroom blog and the Pinnacle parent
feature to check on my childs progress.

Parent/Guardians Name:_____________________________
(Please Print)

Date:________________

Parent/Guardians Signature:__________________________

Date:________________

Parent/Guardians Phone Number:_____________________

(Home)

_____________________
(Work)

Parent/Guardians Email:____________________________

RETURN THIS FORM WITH BOTH SIGNATURES BY Thursday January 15, 2015
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns.
miss.antwih@gmail.com
770-819-2521 ext 903