| Linda Prentice Syllabus
English IV 2007-2008
Room B20 354-6661 ext. 1836, Plan 12:31-1:20 p.m.
Below are listed major units which will be studied in this senior level
course to prepare the student for college freshman level work.
College Preparatory Vocabulary
Composition:
Research project
Theme and character analysis essays
Expository style
Descriptive style
Persuasive style
Summarization
Paraphrase form
Vocabulary and grammar will be taught as they relate to writing. Reading
comprehension, editing, and revision skills will be taught as they relate to
the writing process.
Literature:
The Anglo-Saxon tradition
Medieval British works\
Renaissance Period
Poetry from various eras
The novel
The play
Free reading
Vocabulary and grammar will be taught as they relate to literature. Reading
comprehension skills will be taught as they relate to the varied literature
forms.
** You will need a section in your English class binder devoted to each of
the major areas listed above, i.e. College Preparatory Vocabulary,
Composition, and Literature.
** You are required to bring a nonfiction book or fiction book with you to
class each day.
** You are required to bring your assigned textbook to class each day.
Textbooks
Prentice Hall Literature: The British Tradition
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action diamond level
Refer to the class policy sheet and the student handbook for further
information about this course and assignment policies.
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Welcome to English IV! It is my wish that you successfully complete this
course. To do so, there are established classroom procedures that we must
have in order to maximize learning. You'll do well if you follow these items
below.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
1. Pay attention and follow all directions.
2. Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings and have your materials and
completed assignments out to grade.
3. Class ends when you are dismissed by me; the bell does not dismiss
class. Remain in your seat until you are dismissed.
4. Remain in your seat and do not talk unless you are given permission to do
so.
5. Show respect for others and their property.
Consequences for failure to follow procedures:
1. Verbal warning
2. Call parent/detention
3. Office referral
**Major infraction** Office referral
ASSIGNMENTS:
Daily assignments count 40% of the average.
Test grades count 40% of the average.
Cumulative 9 Weeks Tests count 20% of the quarterly averages.
1. All assignments will be done neatly in #2 pencil or blue or black ink on
loose leaf paper. Final copies of compositions will be typed.
2. Bring your completed work and text to class each day. If you are here,
your paper must be also. You will not be allowed to go to a locker, car, etc.
to retrieve a forgotten assignment Plan ahead.
3. Turn all assignments in on the announced due date at the time collected
in class to receive full credit for your efforts. There are two types of
assignments.
LATE WORK
"Type A" assignments are assignments that are either long term or involve
more than one day of work outside of class/homework. "Late" is defined
as "after the beginning of the student's English class period."
• Work turned in ON DUE DATE but AFTER class collection: grade x 89%
• Work turned in ONE SCHOOL DAY LATE: grade x 79%
• Work turned in TWO SCHOOL DAYS LATE: grade x 69%
• Work turned in THREE SCHOOL DAYS LATE: grade x 59%
Any work accepted after three school days past the due date will be for
unusual circumstances only and will be at the discretion of the teacher.
"Type B" assignments are works such as reading quizzes and other assignments
to be completed during a class period or the following class period and
involve short homework tune. Because these assignments are to be discussed
and evaluated in class, they will not be accepted late.
ABSENCES
In the event of an absence, you are responsible for arranging to make up work
you have missed. Talk with me before or after class about missed lessons and
handouts the day you return to school. Turn in any assignments you have from
days prior to your absence. The approved school policy for make up work
applies. You will have one week from the day of a test to make it up before
or after school.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the use of another writer's words or ideas without
acknowledging the source. Akin to theft, plagiarism has serious consequences
and should always be avoided. For this offense the student will be given a
zero for that assignment, referred to the principal for disciplinary action,
and have his/her parents contacted.
All parties involved in verifiable cheating will receive zeros.
SUPPLIES: The following supplies are required in class each day unless I
inform you otherwise. You need your own
1. supply of loose leaf paper, blue or black ink pens, and #2 lead
pencils
2. assigned text
3. 1 inch binder for this course only
The senior research project will require additional supplies. A list of
needed items will be given at the time of the assignment.
If you follow these rules, do your assignments, and give your best effort,
you'll be a success!
Please sign the accompanying form to let me know you have read and understand
what is expected in English IV. Return the attached form by August 24th. You
may keep this handout for future reference.
I have read and understand the class policies and requirements for English
IV. (Please keep the policy sheet and return this form by August 24th.)
Thanks!
Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Date Date
Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone
Email address
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English IV Prentice Video Permission Form
Below are listed videos that may be shown during this school year as they
relate to literature units being studied. Some of these films are not rated;
others are rated G, PG 13, or TV 14. Please sign this form indicating your
permission for your student to watch these selections.
If you object to your student seeing any of these films, please circle or
highlight the item(s) so that alternate assignments can be arranged for
him/her during the showings.
Units and Videos:
Anglo-Saxon Knights and Ladies: Beowulf. Ivanhoe. Le Morte d'Arthur.
Excalibur. A Knight's Tale.
Shakespeare: Macbeth. Hamlet. King Lear. A Midsummer Night's Dream. Twelfth
Night. Shakespeare in Love.
Nineteenth Century: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Mary
Reilly. A Tale of Two Cities. The Old Curiosity Shop. Without a Clue. The
Hound of the Baskervilles. The Case of the Speckled Band. The Picture of
Dorian Gray. Captains Courageous.
Twentieth Century: Cry the Beloved Country, Ten Little Indians. Goodnight.
Mr. Tom. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Rear Window. The African Queen.
Witness for the Prosecution.
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