Overview
• Syllabus
• Expectations
• Attendance
• Electronic Gadgets
• Reading
• Writing
• Films
• Graduation
Syllabus
This course concentrates on Florida standards for the 12th grade student. It is required for graduation. The class focuses on British Literature and the etymology of the English language. We will cover these works in class along with numerous others. While most we shall read in chronological order, it will not always be the case. There will be additional works, authors, and poets added, including novels and World literature. Timeline might be sacrificed for the sake of theme.
• Syllabus
• Expectations
• Attendance
• Electronic Gadgets
• Reading
• Writing
• Films
• Graduation
Syllabus
This course concentrates on Florida standards for the 12th grade student. It is required for graduation. The class focuses on British Literature and the etymology of the English language. We will cover these works in class along with numerous others. While most we shall read in chronological order, it will not always be the case. There will be additional works, authors, and poets added, including novels and World literature. Timeline might be sacrificed for the sake of theme.
The Seafarer
Beowulf
The Canterbury Tales
Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Macbeth"
The Sonnet
The English Renaissance
The Romantic Age
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"
Lord Byron
Victorian England
Sherlock Holmes
Dylan Thomas
D.H. Lawrence
Nadine Gordimer
Graham Greene
Doris Lessing
Dystopian Fiction
The Lord of the Flies
Expectations
To plagiarize (cheating) is to misrepresent someone else's work as your own. This includes class-work, homework, quizzes, tests, term paper, or projects. Plagiarizing will not be tolerated. Offenders shall be prepared to deal with administrative action, parental notification, etc. I expect you to work hard and to be, always, intellectually honest.
The use of personal electronic devices (gadgets of any type) remains strictly forbidden and subject to disciplinary action.
Work is due on the posted date. If you are absent, work is due the day you return to class.
Class-work is due at the end of the period unless specified.
Hall passes will be restricted to emergencies.
Attendance
Attendance is an extremely important element for success in the class. Students with perfect attendance will receive extra credit rewards through the point system. No excused absence pass, no makeup work.
Tardiness becomes a rather intrusive activity, particularly when I am lecturing.
Be prompt to class. Students without tardies will receive extra credit rewards through the point system.
*** First period students please note that if you come in late to school you will be marked absent during first period regardless of whether your tardy to school happens to be excused. In other words, if you are not in class, you are absent. If your tardy is excused, then your absence is an excused absence.
Beowulf
The Canterbury Tales
Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Macbeth"
The Sonnet
The English Renaissance
The Romantic Age
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"
Lord Byron
Victorian England
Sherlock Holmes
Dylan Thomas
D.H. Lawrence
Nadine Gordimer
Graham Greene
Doris Lessing
Dystopian Fiction
The Lord of the Flies
Expectations
To plagiarize (cheating) is to misrepresent someone else's work as your own. This includes class-work, homework, quizzes, tests, term paper, or projects. Plagiarizing will not be tolerated. Offenders shall be prepared to deal with administrative action, parental notification, etc. I expect you to work hard and to be, always, intellectually honest.
The use of personal electronic devices (gadgets of any type) remains strictly forbidden and subject to disciplinary action.
Work is due on the posted date. If you are absent, work is due the day you return to class.
Class-work is due at the end of the period unless specified.
Hall passes will be restricted to emergencies.
Attendance
Attendance is an extremely important element for success in the class. Students with perfect attendance will receive extra credit rewards through the point system. No excused absence pass, no makeup work.
Tardiness becomes a rather intrusive activity, particularly when I am lecturing.
Be prompt to class. Students without tardies will receive extra credit rewards through the point system.
*** First period students please note that if you come in late to school you will be marked absent during first period regardless of whether your tardy to school happens to be excused. In other words, if you are not in class, you are absent. If your tardy is excused, then your absence is an excused absence.
The Point System
The point system rewards students who comply with attendance and tardy policies. It works by raising Midterms, Final Examinations and Quarterly examination results by 1 letter grade
All students begin the term with 6 points. They must then finish the quarter with at least 2 points for rewards to take place. However, points are discounted for the following egregious behavior:
1 Unexcused tardy = -2 points
1 Unexcused absence= -2 points
2 excused tardies= -1 point
2 excused absences= -1 point
Display or use of headphones or cell-phones (or any electronicgadgetry)= -6 points
Sleeping during class time= -6 points ( I take this as a personal offense)
In other words, you need to end the quarter with at least 2 points to cash in the reward. Remember, your C midterm grade can become a B by the simple act of making it to class on time everyday and keeping your ipod and phone in your pocket or purse, as you are supposed to according to district regulations stated in your student handbook. If excessive violations occur, I may contact your parents and follow up with appropriate administrative action.
The point system rewards students who comply with attendance and tardy policies. It works by raising Midterms, Final Examinations and Quarterly examination results by 1 letter grade
All students begin the term with 6 points. They must then finish the quarter with at least 2 points for rewards to take place. However, points are discounted for the following egregious behavior:
1 Unexcused tardy = -2 points
1 Unexcused absence= -2 points
2 excused tardies= -1 point
2 excused absences= -1 point
Display or use of headphones or cell-phones (or any electronicgadgetry)= -6 points
Sleeping during class time= -6 points ( I take this as a personal offense)
In other words, you need to end the quarter with at least 2 points to cash in the reward. Remember, your C midterm grade can become a B by the simple act of making it to class on time everyday and keeping your ipod and phone in your pocket or purse, as you are supposed to according to district regulations stated in your student handbook. If excessive violations occur, I may contact your parents and follow up with appropriate administrative action.
Guernica, by Pablo Picasso.Reading
In order to meet requirements for graduation from the state of Florida students need to read five novels. You will need to purchase a couple of them. I will let you know which, when and how much when the time comes. Wednesdays will be our silent reading day. Expect a weekly grade for your silent reading. Students are required to bring reading materials to class and log their reading.
Writing
You will be required to write a term paper (5-8 pages) following writing guidelines prescribed by the MLA (modern language association.) I will let you know your topic as we progress through the school year.
Journals/Portfolio: You must keep a writing portfolio that should include several sections separated by dividers. Your portfolio should include daily writing done in class, as well as several writing assignments that will include expository writing, poetry, fiction (short story) and persuasive writing.
The portfolio should include drawings, graphics, pictures, etc. This is a heavily weighted project and it should include your daily writings. Images should reflect personal taste and creativity in addition to content.
Divider sections in portfolio: Vocabulary, Notes, Journals, Writing, Reading Log.
All writing assignments MUST BE TYPED and formatted as follows:
Left margin justified
Times New Roman, font 12.
Black ink.
Double space.
Office hours: Monday-Friday 2:30 to 3:00 PM
Contact: 270206@dadeschools.net
Website: http://www.fernandez-englishiv.com/
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