Class wiki: Assignments, supplements, and course calendar are available online. Follow the website: www.speck-english.wikispaces.com
Contact Information: I am available before and after school most days in the campus ministry room (off the library). Please stop by for any questions, concerns, or help. You can also email me at r.speck@pndhs.org.
Course Information The course is a survey of the short story, novel, drama, non-fiction, and poetry. Literature study will focus on the understanding of structure and the use of literary terminology. Composition instruction, based on the process approach, provides practice in writing for a variety of purposes. Also included in the course are vocabulary development, instruction in grammar, technology experience, and a general review of study skills. During Introduction to Literature A, we will work on a short story unit, a poetry unit, Romeo and Juliet, To Kill a Mockingbird, and several writing assignments. During Introduction to Literature B, we will work on a research paper, read The Pearl and Fahrenheit 451, study short stories, and complete several writing assignments.
COURSE OUTLINE – Introduction to Literature A Literature – Short Stories from textbook: Prentice Hall Literature, Gold Level, 9 and other sources Literature – Poetry: Prentice Hall Literature, Gold Level, 9 and other sources Literature – Drama- Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Novel Study – To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee Writing assignment: Creative writing: short story Writing assignment: Poetry Portfolio (using technology) Writing assignment: Literary Analysis, To Kill a Mockingbird Writing /Grammar - Ch. 1-3 A Walk Through The Writing Process Writing/Grammar - Ch. 4-6 - Narration and Description (Narrative Essay) Writing/Grammar – Ch. 16-19 Parts of Speech Writing/Grammar – Ch. 20-22 – Sentence Usage Vocabulary Projects using various technology formats
COURSE OUTLINE – Introduction to Literature B Literature – Short Stories from textbook: Prentice Hall Literature, Gold Level, 9 and other sources Novel Study –Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury Writing assignment: Creative writing: short story sequel Writing assignment: Literary Analysis, The Pearl Writing/Grammar - Research Project Writing/Grammar – Subject/Verb Agreement and Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement Writing/Grammar – Mechanics Vocabulary Projects using various technology formats
Classroom Rules, Expectations, Grading and Important Information Classroom rules and expectations can be summed up in one word: Respect.
Supplies: - College ruled spiral notebook, preferably one with perforated edges - Folder or 1” 3 ring binder (whichever you can keep papers in neatly) - College ruled loose-leaf paper - A USB Flash drive- this may be used for other classes as well. - Black or blue pens (no colored ink) and pencils.
Bring your laptop, textbook, notebook, folder, and pen to class each day. Your computer should be charged before you reach class.You may only use your computer when you have permission to do so.
Computer/headphone Use:
Laptops and headphones may only be used during class when the teacher says so.
Makeup Work It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what assignments and/or notes you missed during an absence. If you miss a quiz or test, make it up the day you return. Most of the time you will not have time in class to complete a makeup quiz or test, so schedule an appointment with me. If you know you will be absent, complete the work BEFORE you go. If a quiz or test is scheduled for the day you return, you will be expected to take it with the class.
Late assignments: The weekly outline of class assignments can be found on the wiki under "Course Calendar." It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know what the assignments are and to complete them on time. The course calendar will be posted online two weeks in advance. Assignments need to be handed in at the BEGINNING of class on the day they are due. Please print your assignments before the bell rings...otherwise, it will be considered late. If an assignment is late, it will drop 10 percent (one letter grade) for each day it is late.
Tardiness: Be IN your seat when the bell rings. You will be tardy if you are not in your seat. You will be allowed two tardies every trimester before a detention is given.
Participation: You are expected to participate fully in class each day. Cell phones are not permitted. Keep them off. Plagiarism is not tolerated. It is a serious offense and school policy will be followed in any case of plagiarism. A zero will be given for the assignment and administration will be notified for proper disciplinary action.
Extra Credit Guidelines Extra credit will be offered to students at the beginning and end of the course. Each student will receive 20 points extra credit for completing the introductory common assessment. At the completion of the course, students will be offered up to 20 points (1/2 point for each correct answer) for completing the common assessment and demonstrating knowledge of content learned.
Study Advice: If you have a question, others probably do too. Please speak up and ask in class. If you need extra help, let me know. Come to class each day prepared. Keep up with your reading because we will have reading quizzes most days.
Grading Scale: 98-100 A+ 95-97 A 93-94 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 85-86 B- 82-84 C+ 79-81 C 77-78 C- 75-76 D+ 72-74 D 70-71 D- 00-69 F
Grades will be posted online in Net Classroom in a timely manner as per handbook guidelines. You are responsible for checking your grades online.
Mrs. Speck
Class wiki:
Assignments, supplements, and course calendar are available online.
Follow the website:
www.speck-english.wikispaces.com
Contact Information:
I am available before and after school most days in the campus ministry room (off the library). Please stop by for any questions, concerns, or help. You can also email me at r.speck@pndhs.org.
Course Information
The course is a survey of the short story, novel, drama, non-fiction, and poetry. Literature study will focus on the understanding of structure and the use of literary terminology. Composition instruction, based on the process approach, provides practice in writing for a variety of purposes. Also included in the course are vocabulary development, instruction in grammar, technology experience, and a general review of study skills. During Introduction to Literature A, we will work on a short story unit, a poetry unit, Romeo and Juliet, To Kill a Mockingbird, and several writing assignments. During Introduction to Literature B, we will work on a research paper, read The Pearl and Fahrenheit 451, study short stories, and complete several writing assignments.
COURSE OUTLINE – Introduction to Literature A
Literature – Short Stories from textbook: Prentice Hall Literature, Gold Level, 9 and other sources
Literature – Poetry: Prentice Hall Literature, Gold Level, 9 and other sources
Literature – Drama- Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare
Novel Study – To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee
Writing assignment: Creative writing: short story
Writing assignment: Poetry Portfolio (using technology)
Writing assignment: Literary Analysis, To Kill a Mockingbird
Writing /Grammar - Ch. 1-3 A Walk Through The Writing Process
Writing/Grammar - Ch. 4-6 - Narration and Description (Narrative Essay)
Writing/Grammar – Ch. 16-19 Parts of Speech
Writing/Grammar – Ch. 20-22 – Sentence Usage
Vocabulary
Projects using various technology formats
COURSE OUTLINE – Introduction to Literature B
Literature – Short Stories from textbook: Prentice Hall Literature, Gold Level, 9 and other sources
Novel Study –Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury
Writing assignment: Creative writing: short story sequel
Writing assignment: Literary Analysis, The Pearl
Writing/Grammar - Research Project
Writing/Grammar – Subject/Verb Agreement and Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement
Writing/Grammar – Mechanics
Vocabulary
Projects using various technology formats
Classroom Rules, Expectations, Grading and Important Information
Classroom rules and expectations can be summed up in one word: Respect.
Supplies:
- College ruled spiral notebook, preferably one with perforated edges
- Folder or 1” 3 ring binder (whichever you can keep papers in neatly)
- College ruled loose-leaf paper
- A USB Flash drive- this may be used for other classes as well.
- Black or blue pens (no colored ink) and pencils.
Bring your laptop, textbook, notebook, folder, and pen to class each day. Your computer should be charged before you reach class. You may only use your computer when you have permission to do so.
Computer/headphone Use:
Laptops and headphones may only be used during class when the teacher says so.
Makeup Work
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what assignments and/or notes you missed during an absence. If you miss a quiz or test, make it up the day you return. Most of the time you will not have time in class to complete a makeup quiz or test, so schedule an appointment with me. If you know you will be absent, complete the work BEFORE you go. If a quiz or test is scheduled for the day you return, you will be expected to take it with the class.
Late assignments:
The weekly outline of class assignments can be found on the wiki under "Course Calendar." It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know what the assignments are and to complete them on time. The course calendar will be posted online two weeks in advance. Assignments need to be handed in at the BEGINNING of class on the day they are due. Please print your assignments before the bell rings...otherwise, it will be considered late. If an assignment is late, it will drop 10 percent (one letter grade) for each day it is late.
Tardiness:
Be IN your seat when the bell rings. You will be tardy if you are not in your seat. You will be allowed two tardies every trimester before a detention is given.
Participation:
You are expected to participate fully in class each day. Cell phones are not permitted. Keep them off. Plagiarism is not tolerated. It is a serious offense and school policy will be followed in any case of plagiarism. A zero will be given for the assignment and administration will be notified for proper disciplinary action.
Extra Credit Guidelines
Extra credit will be offered to students at the beginning and end of the course. Each student will receive 20 points extra credit for completing the introductory common assessment. At the completion of the course, students will be offered up to 20 points (1/2 point for each correct answer) for completing the common assessment and demonstrating knowledge of content learned.
Study Advice:
If you have a question, others probably do too. Please speak up and ask in class. If you need extra help, let me know. Come to class each day prepared. Keep up with your reading because we will have reading quizzes most days.
Grading Scale:
98-100 A+
95-97 A
93-94 A-
90-92 B+
87-89 B
85-86 B-
82-84 C+
79-81 C
77-78 C-
75-76 D+
72-74 D
70-71 D-
00-69 F
Grades will be posted online in Net Classroom in a timely manner as per handbook guidelines. You are responsible for checking your grades online.