HONORS 9

SYLLABUS

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! Days: M-F Office Hours: by appointment Location: E136 Instructor: Heather Ramage Email: hramage@pps.net Phone: (503) 916-5100

CLASS OVERVIEW
Welcome to English 1! The primary goal of this course is to assist students in developing critical thinking skills as they read, write, and discuss various forms of literature. Students will be asked to make their own interpretations and assumptions about the world we live in as seen through the eyes of many different authors with many different styles of expression. As freshman year is the initial stage of the high school experience, they will work to strengthen and master skills that will help them be successful throughout high school and beyond.

PRIORITY STANDARDS (COMMON CORE)

Reading: Literature
CCSS.RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. CCSS.RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. CCSS. RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).

Writing
CCSS.W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. CCSS.W.9-10.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technologys capacity to link to other information and to displ ay information flexibly and dynamically. CCSS. W.9-10.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. CCSS. W.9-10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
We will establish regular routines to best facilitate our time in class. Please be in your seat and ready to work by the time the bell rings. ABSENCES Attendance at each class session is essential and will be monitored closely. Role will be taken twice daily: once at the first session and once at the second session (8:30 & 10:30). If you accrue more than 3 three absences, you may be dropped from the class. If you must leave campus early, sign out in the office. TARDIES Three tardies will equal one absence. If you arrive later than 20 minutes after the start of each session, this will be considered a half-day absence. *Absences and tardies cannot be made up!* Please be responsible for making up readings and any written work you have missed during an absence. Locate the handouts bins for this class. Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities and experiences. Many activities cannot be recreated and students who are absent will miss important experiences which may be built upon throughout the couse.

MATERIALS NEEDED EVERYDAY:

Current Book Pen, pencil Composition Book or Spiral Notebook

ACADEMIC HONESTY

All students are expected to conduct themselves with integrity. Cheating, lying and plagiarism will not be tolerated. These activities not only violate a trust, but they ruin a students chance for being truly successful, smart, trustworthy, etc. If you cheat, you will receive a zero for the assignment and be referred to an administrator for a discussion of your ethics. You will feel truly awful if we end up having to discuss this together so dont do it!

GRADING

Students will have many opportunities to show that they are learning every day; growth and progress will be measured in many ways. You will be assessed by daily work, formal essays, journals, vocabulary, formative and summative assessments.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Behavior problems will be dealt with on an individual basis. Here are some general guidelines that students are expected to follow: Be respectful to EVERYONE at ALL TIMES!! Come to class prepared and on time. No food or drink (H2O with lid only). Clean up after yourself.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Please remember that we are all part of a learning community. We must work together respectfully, creatively and academically to be successful. If you have any questions or concerns about anything that goes on in class PLEASE dont hesitate to contact me via email or visit with me before or after school. I am always willing and available to help in any way that I can to make each students freshman year successful!

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SYLLABUS REVIEW HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #1

SYLLABUS REVIEW

DIRECTIONS: Please read the syllabus attached to this assignment. If you have any questions or concerns about this syllabus or anything that goes on in class, please dont hesitate to contact me! Once you have read this syllabus, please complete the following information and turn this paper in to Mrs. Ramage. *******************************************************************************************************************************

PARENT/GUARDIAN
NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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I have read, understand, and agree to support my student in fulfilling the expectations outlined in this syllabus. If I have any questions or concerns, I will contact the teacher ASAP! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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STUDENT
NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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CONTACT INFO: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(H) PHONE (W) PHONE EMAIL

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the course syllabus and expectations for ENGLISH 2. In addition, I understand that ultimately I am in charge of my own learning and education and therefore will put great effort toward being a respectful and responsible student. If I have any questions or concerns in regard to this class, I will contact the teacher ASAP! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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