Introduction to Literature 29th GradeCourse
Syllabus -- Spring 2004 |
Course description: This
is a semester course focusing on reading, literary analysis, writing and
presenting at the high school level. Students will develop reading and
writing skills, focusing on a variety of formats and genres. Students
will continue to work on improving grammar, spelling, punctuation, and
capitalization. This course is required for high school graduation, and
an end of course assessment will be given at the end of the semester.
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Materials: You will need:
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Reading
for the semester:
Selections from the textbook and other selected works.
One of the following four selected autobiographies:
Choice book from list to be given later for research paper |
Attendance: Attendance is essential for you to do well in this class. The South High School policy regarding school absences and tardies will apply. Students who have more than four unexcused absences during a nine-week grading period will fail the nine weeks, unless the attendance appeal board has approved the absences. Students are expected to be in class on time every day. Students should be in their seats ready to work when the tardy bell rings. If you are absent IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU MISSED (ON YOUR OWN TIME). You may talk to someone in the class before you come to class, see me before or after school, or arrange to see me at lunch. |
Your
grade will be based on the following:
Attendance and participation –20%
Shorter homework and beginning of class writing assignments—15%
Short writing assignments, classwork and creative writing assignments—30%
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any paper that is partially or fully plagiarized will receive a 0 for the grade. In order to pass each nine weeks marking period, major papers must be turned in. |
Grading:
End of semester grades will be determined using the following:
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Food and drinks other than water will not be allowed in the classroom. Additionally, cell phones must be turned off prior to class. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in these matters. |
Other
things you should know:
I am here to help you! I am available before school, during lunch, and during my planning periods. You may also contact my voice mail or e-mail me, and I will get back to you as soon as I can. The Writing Center is also an invaluable resource for you! You will receive extra credit, as well as improve your reading and writing skills, if you take papers to the writing center to get help on them. It is open every day during the day, and periodically I will send students down to work on papers or projects. Parents: E-mail is an easy way for me to communicate with you regarding your child’s progress. Please include your e-mail address below and feel free to e-mail me at any time. You may request a progress report, and I will send one home with your child within 2 days. You may also call and leave a message on my voice mail if I am not able to answer the phone. You should expect to read, write and discuss everyday in class! |
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I have read the syllabus and understand and agree to follow the guidelines outlined. Name ___________________________________ Signature____________________________________________Date________________ Parent Signature__________________________________________________________ Parent e-mail address__________________________________________ Please list any questions or concerns you have below. ______________________________________________________________ |