11th+Grade+English

English 11 course Outline Instructor: Michael Hayner Soontobe High School 2010-2011 Phone: 507-555-1212 ext 221 Email: mhayner@isd12.k12.mn.us Contact and office hours: 7:00-8:10am, 9:10-10:00am, 3:05-4:00pm General course description 11th grade English is a Semester long course with a focus on reading American Literature and other various forms of literature with the intent to braoden the students language arts skills. Students will read short stories, novels, plays, and poetry while exploring literary elements of different genres. Students will be expeccted to write a variety of compositions including narrative, expository, persuasive, and personal essays in order to review the writing process. Studies in this class will also expand the student’s vocabulary through context and word analysis. Student’s studying, speaking, and listening skills will improve through class assignments. Quarterly book reports are expected. Course objectives a) To show an understanding of basic organization including thesis statements, supportable controlling ideas, and a conclusion through the use of writing assignments.  b) To use appropriate vocabulary based on audience and ability c) To continue to develop control over the English language d) To identify key literary elements and techniques in a variety of genres. e) To relate the ideas of literature to real life experiences f) To use literature to understand the uniqueness of individuals g) To understand the interrelationship of literature to historical and cultural traditions h) To realize that literature is a craft, that the author has a purpose for his/her audience, and that he/she uses specific stylistic techniiques to accomplish his/her purpose. i) To engage in media literacy activities. j) To demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills. k) To listen attentively while others are speaking. l) To produce quality work in a timely manner m) To demonstrate the ability to take detailed and organized notes n) To study and demonstrate efficiency in the writing process Major Units Composition: Paragraph assignments based on literature, essays, multi-paragraph themes, creative writing. Literature: Selected short stories, novels, drama, poetry, newspaper and magazing articles. Word recognition, Analysis, and Fluency: Students will apply a variety of strategies to expand vocabluaries. Silent independent reading: Periodic book readint time. Students will complete a book review for each book. Report is due two weeks before the end of each quarter Grammar: Review of various grammar rules as needed. Texts and Materials- A) Norton’s Anthology of american Lit. Vol. 7 B) Novels include: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway; A Brave New World by Aldous Huxley C) Dramas include: Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare; The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien D) Teacher will hand out materials including handouts, worksheets, etc. E) Students will supply college lined notebook paper, folder, pen/pencils. These must be brought to class daily. Submission requirements All work must be submitted electronically through e-mail unless otherwise stated. See handout. Assignments must be labeled properly so they are easily identifiable. Evaluation- A) Each unit will be evaluated in one or more of the following ways: 1) Lecture and/or worksheet information 2) Quiz-objective and/or subjective: may be open or closed book 3) Selection test/unit test 4) Discussion questions at the end of literary selections 5) Essays 6) Daily work 7) Class participation 8) Self-directed evaluations B) Grading percentages: A 100-94%  A- 93-90%  B+ 89-88%  B 87-84%  B- 83-80%  C+ 79-78%  C 77-74%  C- 73-70%  D+ 69-68%  D 67-64%  D- 63-60%  F below 60% Grade calculations are as follows: Daily work- 15% Quizzes- 15% Tests, Papers, Projects- 50% Participation-20% Students may make an appointment to review grades at any time during the semester. Grades will be posted on the teacher website. Students may receive a grade of “incomplete” for the course if they have not completed required assignments at acceptable performance standards. If work is not made up according to school policy, student will receive a failing grade for the course. Attendance and participation Students are expected to complete all required assignments. Deadlines and due dates must be met. Late work is not acceptable. Nocredit will be given for missed work due to unexcused absences. In addition, check student handbook for missing assignments/tests/quizzes as per teacher discretion. Studtents are expected to use acceptable behavior and appropriate conduct in class. RESPECT IS KEY. All students are urged to participate in class dialogue and discussion. Students must come to class prepared. Participation points are given. Students must have an average grade of D- or better for the entire course to pass this class. Each Student is expected to be in class and participate unless he/she has a written notice from a teacher/parent/doctor exc using the absence. Tardies and early departures from class will not be acceptable. Plagiarism Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas in your writing and not properly giving the other person credit. Use the student handbook for guidelines on honesty, plagiarism, and cheating. Students are responsible for writing down all assignments in their notes. In addition, students and parents may find quizzes, tests, papers, projects, and due dates on the teacher website under the listing “Grade 11 English”