English+11+Course+Outline

** English 11 ** ** Spring 2011 ** **Ms. Kelsey Hakes ** English 11 will focus on three main parts: literature, writing, and public speaking. The literature will be a variety of novels, short stories, poems, and plays from both American and world writers. Students will also keep a weekly journal, which they will write in every Monday at the beginning of class. They will also use writing and interpretation skills to write and present speeches to inform and to persuade. Finally, students will break into small groups to practice speeches, and to practice listening. Small group activities, such as discussing readings, will incorporate students to express their opinion. They will also use their skills to do some improvisation.
 * Course Description: **

Anything resulting in a percentage lower than 65 will result in a fail.
 * Grading Scale: **
 * A+ ** 99-100 **B+** 90-92 **C+** 81-83 **D+** 71-73
 * A ** 96-98 **B** 87-89 **C** 77-80 **D** 68-70
 * A- ** 93-95 **B-** 84-86 **C-** 74-76 **D-** 65-69

Attendance – 50 points Tests/Quizzes – 200 points Speeches – 100 points Weekly Journal – 50 points Daily Participation/Small Group Work – 100 points
 * <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Points: **
 * //<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Total: 500 points //**

<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Students will be graded according to the points above. Tests will be multiple choice, and speeches will be graded according to a rubric (see final page).
 * <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Evaluation Process: **

· <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Students do their own work. Caught cheating or plagiarizing will result in an automatic fail. · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Respect oneself, other students, paraprofessionals, teachers, and property. · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Always be prepared. This includes getting assignments done on time, bringing proper materials to class, and paying attention in class. · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">No food or drink; water is okay. · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">No electronic devices unless previously okayed by the teacher. This includes cell phones, iPods, laptops, and mp3 players. · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">All rules from the Student Handbook are applied in this classroom as well. · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Be on time! There is so m much to learn, the sooner we can get class started, the sooner we can learn. · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Have Fun!! This is a creative learning environment and we welcome and views and opinions any student may have. · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">If student or parents have any questions, please feel free to email or stop by before school.
 * <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Classroom Expectations: **

<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> I come from a long line of teachers. My grandma was a teacher, my mom is a teacher, and I have also met my fate. I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts and Literature Education, and a minor in Coaching. I enjoy playing sports, reading, and being with my family and friends. I am a huge Minnesota Twins fan. I am a softball coach for varsity, and love it as much as I do teaching. <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";"> My teaching philosophy is simple, and that is to maximize student learning potential. I do this NOT by standing up in front of the class and lecturing, but by incorporating student involvement. I firmly believe that through class discussions, small group work, and class activities, students enjoy class more and are more willing to learn. I will try to keep this class as upbeat and fun as possible, and I hope they will teach me just like I am teaching them. If you have any question, comments, or concerns, feel free to email me at ___________________________<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">or stopping by before or after school.
 * <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">About Ms. Hakes: **

· <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Composition Notebook · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Notebook/ 3-Ring Binder · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Notecards · <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Pen/Pencil
 * <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Course Materials: **

<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Please sign and return <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">************************************************************************************************ <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">I, parent/guardian of _________________________________ have thoroughly read and understand this course outline and all it has to offer. <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif";">Date:________________________ Signature:__________________________________
 * <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tentative Schedule*: **
 * Week 1 ||  M: Introduction  ||
 * || T: Start American Literature Unit  ||
 * || W: Go over Important Authors  ||
 * || T: Short Stories  ||
 * || F: Short Stories  ||
 * Week 2 ||  M: Weekly Journal  ||
 * || T: American Folk Tales  ||
 * || W: American Folk Tales, create own  ||
 * || T: Work on Folk Talkes  ||
 * || F: Present Folk Tales  ||
 * Week 3 ||  M: Weekly Journal  ||
 * || T: Start The Scarlett Letter  ||
 * || W: Chapters 1-3  ||
 * || T: Chapters 4-6  ||
 * || F: Chapter 7-11  ||
 * Week 4 ||  M: Weekly Journal, Chapters 12-14  ||
 * || T: Chapters 16-18  ||
 * || W: Chapters 19-21  ||
 * || T: Chapters 22-24  ||
 * || F: Review  ||
 * Week 5 ||  M: The Scarlet Letter Test  ||
 * || T: Watch The Scarlet Letter  ||
 * || W: Watch The Scarlet Letter  ||
 * || T: Finish The Scarlet Letter, Begin Paper  ||
 * || F: Work on Difference Paper  ||
 * Week 6 ||  M: Weekly Journal, Begin Am. Poetry  ||
 * || T: Paper Due, Poetry  ||
 * || W: Poetry  ||
 * || T: Poetry  ||
 * || F: Poetry  ||
 * Week 7 ||  M: WJ, Begin The Great Gatsby Chap. 1  ||
 * || T: Read Chapters 2-3  ||
 * || W: Read Chapters 4-5  ||
 * || T: Read Chapters 6-7  ||
 * || F: Read Chapters 8-9  ||
 * Week 8 ||  M: Class Activity, The 1920's  ||
 * || T: Review  ||
 * || W: The Great Gatsby Test  ||
 * || T: Watch The Great Gatsby  ||
 * || F: Watch The Great Gatsby  ||
 * Week 9 ||  M: WJ, Finish The Great Gatsby  ||
 * || T: Start Death of a Salesman  ||
 * || W: Death of a Salesman  ||
 * || T: Death of a Salesman  ||
 * || F: Death of a Salesman  ||
 * Week 10 ||  M: Death of a Salesman, Start Movie  ||
 * || T: Finish Movie  ||
 * || W: Start Public Speaking Unit  ||
 * || T: How to Speak  ||
 * || F: The Art of Speaking  ||
 * Week 11 ||  M: WJ, Tips and Etc  ||
 * || T: Begin Informative Speech  ||
 * || W: Research and Brainstorm  ||
 * || T: Write  ||
 * || F: Write  ||
 * Week 12 ||  M: WJ, Practice in Small Groups  ||
 * || T: Begin Speeches  ||
 * || W: Speeches  ||
 * || T: Speeches  ||
 * || F: Speeches  ||
 * Week 13 ||  M: WJ, Begin Persuasive Speech  ||
 * || T: Brainstorm and Research  ||
 * || W: Research and Brainstorm  ||
 * || T: Write  ||
 * || F: Write  ||
 * Week 14 ||  M: WJ, Practice in Small Groups, Revise  ||
 * || T: Practice is Small Groups  ||
 * || W: Begin Speeches  ||
 * || T: Speeches  ||
 * || F: Speeches  ||
 * Week 15 ||  M: Speeches  ||
 * || T: Talk about Improvisation  ||
 * || W: Improv Games  ||
 * || T: Improv Games  ||
 * || F: Start World Literature Unit  ||
 * Week 16 ||  M: WJ, Major World Authors  ||
 * || T: Continue Introduction  ||
 * || W: Short Stories  ||
 * || T: Short Stories  ||
 * || F: Begin The Kite Runner  ||
 * Week 17 ||  M: WJ, Read Chapters 1-3  ||
 * || T: Read Chapters 2-4  ||
 * || W: Read Chapters 5-7  ||
 * || T: Read Chapters 8-10  ||
 * || F: Read Chapters 11-13  ||
 * Week 18 ||  M: WJ, Read Chapters 14-16  ||
 * || T: Read Chapters 17-19  ||
 * || W: Read Chapters 20-22  ||
 * || T: Read Chapters 23-25  ||
 * || F: Review  ||
 * Week 19 ||  M: The Kite Runner Test  ||
 * || T: WJ, Begin Project  ||
 * || W: Research  ||
 * || T: Research  ||
 * || F: Put together project (powerpoint)  ||
 * Week 20 ||  M: work on powerpoint  ||
 * || T: Present Projects  ||
 * || W: Present Projects  ||
 * || T: Conclusion  ||
 * || F: Question Day  ||
 * <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">*Schedule is subject to change **
 * <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">*Schedule is subject to change **