S. Henderson
English I

 

Harrells Christian Academy

Henderson

2008-2009

 

English I Syllabus

Description

Students will be taught speech making, performing, researching and critical interpretation through the discovery of novels, drama, prose and poetry. Integration of grammar and writing skills will be practiced through papers, essays, research, journals and personal responses.

 

Textbooks

Literature : Prentice Hall

Writing & Grammar : Prentice Hall

Vocabulary Workshop : Sadlier-Oxford

 

Required Materials

Binder (clear pocket on the front and on the spine)

Package of clear sheet protectors

Divider sheets with tabs

Looseleaf notebook paper

Markers or colored pencils

Two highlighters

#2 Pencils

Blue or Black ink pens

Post-It notes

 

Objectives

The North Carolina Curriculum for English I states learners will “explore the ways that audience, purpose, and context shape oral communication, written communication, and media/technology. Students will engage in meaningful communication for expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary purposes.”

 

1.        Express reflections and reactions to literature and to personal

experience. (Examples: read memoirs, narratives & diaries/summarize key

events/predict & draw conclusions)

2.         Explain meaning, describe processes and answer research experience. (Examples: organize/use media for presentations/report research)

3.         Examine argumentation and develop opinions.

(Examples: state personal view/provide reasons/develop relationships

between ideas, characters and/or experiences)

 

4.       Create and use standards to critique communication.

(Examples: judge different styles and literary devices/compare strategies)

5.       Demonstrate understanding of various literary genres, concepts elements and terms . (Examples: know tone, mood & diction/explain character, setting & theme)

6.       Apply conventions of grammar and language usage.

(Examples: sentence types/verb tense/roots/comma splices/edit)

 

Areas of Focus

• Vocabulary & Literary Terms

 

• Literature -Short Stories, Nonfiction, Poetry, Drama, Myths, Music and Novels

• Grammar -Sentence types, verb tense, parts of speech, parrellelism, editing,

fragments, run-ons, comma splices

 

• Writing- Research, expressive, expository, argumentative, creative and journaling

 

·           Writing Portfolio -Writing pieces go within this binder for a collaborative project

 

 

Literature Focus for Grading Periods

• 1 st Six Weeks= Short Stories
• 2 nd Six Weeks= Odyssey/Mythology
• 3 rd Six Weeks=Poetry
• 4 th Six Weeks= Romeo & Juliet/Drama
• 5 th Six Weeks=Essays & Articles/Nonfiction
• 6 th Six Weeks=Biographies & Autobiographies/Speeches/Nonfiction

 

*Note: Novels (fiction) will be woven within the schedule from above. Some titles include: Animal Farm, Of Mice and Men, Raisin in the Sun and To Kill a Mockingbird

 

“The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking.” -- Christopher Morley

 

 

Items to Receive Grades in English I

1. Homework (counts once)
2. Tests (counts twice)
3. Quizzes (counts once)
4. Writing Assignments (counts twice)
5. Projects & Presentations (counts twice)
6. Class Participation (counts once)
7. Exams (25%)

Expectations and Rules

 

 

1. When the bell rings everyone must be seated and be prepared to work. If someone is not seated and ready for class, the result equals a tardy.
2. There is time between classes for a reason. Run errands, go the restroom and visit your locker during this allotted duration. This is YOUR time. When the bell rings, it becomes MY time.
3. Everyone made the choice to come to school. School is your job. It is your work place. Therefore, make your paychecks successful. (Your paychecks equal your grades and/or report card. These paychecks can parallel the type of lifestyle you desire.)
4. What you say is significant to me and others. Do not blurt; raise your hand to be heard.
5. My classroom environment if meant to be pleasant. I will not tolerate vulgar language and actions. Let us create an atmosphere of enlightenment.
6. Everyday we will begin the journey into literature. Notice the agenda on the board and follow the directions. Sometimes we will begin with a writing reflection, silent reading, grammar exercises or vocabulary. During this quiet time everyone is expected to work individually until I begin instruction.
7. When absent do not interrupt class with the question, “What did I miss yesterday?” There are two options: see me after class or ask a classmate.
8. At the end of every Six Week Grading Period, I will drop ONE low grade.
9. Make-up work will only be permitted for students with excused absences. Work missed due to unexcused absences will receive a grade of “0.”
10. Negative behavior or action will result in a warning. If the conduct continues the student will be sent out of class. The student will be invited back to class after a parent conference.
11. I support and adhere to ALL policies in the HCA Student and Teacher Handbook.
12. Check HCA’s website for all homework information.

 

 

 

Personal Information

 

Shaula Hardin Henderson

304 South Bay Street

Rose Hill, NC 28458

910.289.2854 (Home) or 910.619.9260 (Cell)

shaulahardinhenderson@yahoo.com

shenderson@harrellsca.org