Name of Course: English 1
Name of Teacher: Sam Edwards
E-Mail Address: sedwards@aptoshs.pv.k12.ca.us
Voice Mail # 620 Room # E-205 Prep Period: 1st
I  Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills): English 1 is a Frosh class. The course has four main areas of study: Literature study, Literary terms, Vocabulary, and Writing skills. For the Literature study component there are three district-required texts: To Kill a Mockingbird, Romeo and Juliet, and Heroes Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths. In addition we will read short stories, poetry, and non-fiction pieces as they relate to our themes. We will learn, identify and apply a number of Literary Terms related to the genres we will study this year--fiction, drama, poetry, and non-fiction. Our Vocabulary study will stem directly from the texts we read to increase comprehension, and activities designed to prepare you for the increasingly important standardized tests. Finally, Written Assignments will vary in length and style, and will equal roughly half your grade for this course.
II Materials Provided (name of textbook, other resources, video used,etc.)
  1. Adventures in Reading Anthological text, as well as the aforementioned required texts
  2. Dictionaries, worksheets, and other appropriate materials
  3. Videos: To Kill a Mockingbird, Clash of the Titans, Romeo and Juliet, and The Point
III Materials Required

1. A journal type notebook for written entries and class notes

2. A three ringed binder with lined paper, 2 pens, and a pencil

3. An actively engaged brain, and basic social manners
IV Goals (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., ESLRs must be referenced, standards alignment)

The main purpose of this course is to deepen your understanding of our world through reading, writing, and speaking. Additionally you will:

1. Think, discuss, and write about personal and social issues as they relate to the units of study (ESLRs A & B)

2. Offer and accept feedback from peers and teacher, as well as self reflect (ESLRs B, C, & D)

3. Demonstrate the responsibility and accountability needed to succeed in this course and life (ESLRs C & E)
V Units of Study (activities)

1. The World According to Mr. Ed: journal entries, writing assignment

2. Parts of Speech developing into Sentence/Paragraph structure: computer exercises, worksheets, short stories

3. The Big 4 Literary Terms: Short Story Study, writing assignments

4. Freud/Poe: Library research, in-class presentation

5. To Kill a Mockingbird: literary study, worksheets, class activities, final exam

6. Sat-9 prep exercises

7. Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths: Fables, journal entries, library research and presentation, writing assignments, test

8 The Oddyssey: journal entries and exercises, test, writing assignment

9. Romeo and Juliet: In-class exercises, journal assignments, final exam

 

 

VI Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.): See section V
VII Grading Policy: Writing assignments= roughly 40%; daily classwork and homework (often journal)= 40%; Final exam=20%
VIII Class Procedures (missed assignments, make up work assignment format): Late work is docked a point per day, excused absences are taken into account.
IX Behavioral Expectations (and consequences): RESPECT for: Teacher, peers, classroom, and self; requiring listening when speaker has the floor, insult abstinence, properly utilizing trash receptacles and writing surfaces, and doing your best. Consequences: warning, private conference, phone call home, referral

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Student 4/20/99