AndoverHigh School
English I and 1A
Course Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructors’ Names:
English 1 - Mike Bogner ( 3), Ken Dusenbury (3)
English 1A – Liz Miller (2) Jillian King (3)
Mr. Bogner’s Room:206
Phone:218-4600Ext 31206
E-Mail:
Lesson Plans: bognerahsenglish.pbwiki.com
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
English I: The study of language includes development of vocabulary and spelling along with various other library resources. The basic process of writing the research report is covered. Special attention is given to effective sentence, paragraph, and multi-paragraph construction. Grammar is taught in conjunction with composition. The study of literature includes the examination of basic literary techniques of foreshadowing, plot, characterization, setting, irony, theme, symbolism, and figurative language. Students are required to complete reading and writing assignments both outside and inside class.
English IA: The study of language skills and writing is similar to but more intensive than in the regular English I class. The study of literature enhances students’ abilities in critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis as they read novels, short stories, poems and plays. Students are required to complete reading and writing assignments outside of class, including extensive research
projects.
AHS Learner Outcomes: Students will achieve learner outcomes which meet the Kansas State Standards. Those standards are listed below:
KansasState Standards: 2005-Present
READING AND LITERATURE STANDARDS:
Standard 1: Reading. The student reads and comprehends text across the curriculum.
Benchmark 1: The student uses skills in alphabetics to construct meaning from text.
Benchmark 2: The student reads fluently.
Benchmark 3: The student expands vocabulary.
Benchmark 4: The student comprehends a variety of texts (narrative, expository, technical, and persuasive).
Standard 2: Literature. The student responds to a variety of text.
Benchmark 1: The student uses literary concepts to interpret and respond to text.
Benchmark 2: The student understands the significance of literature and its contribution
to various cultures.
WRITING STANDARDS:
Standard 1. Writing. The student writes effectively for a variety of audiences, purposes, and contexts.
Benchmark 1: The student writes narrative text using the writing process.
Benchmark 2: The student writes expository text using the writing process.
Benchmark 3: The student writes technical text using the writing process.
Benchmark 4: The student writes persuasive text using the writing process.
Standard 2. Research. The student applies reading and writing skills to demonstrate learning.
Benchmark 1: The student uses effective research practices.
Benchmark 2: The student uses ethical research practices.
Course Objectives:This is done by teaching units.
Required Materials and Supplies: Text book(s), pen, pencil, highlighter, notebook (for notes, handouts, and other papers), and planners are required daily for this class.
Supplemental Reading Materials: In addition to the textbook, other books will be checked out to you during each semester. At times, you will be required to check out materials from the AHS/BCCC Library.
Method of Evaluation: Essays, tests, projects and/or reports, daily work/homework, quizzes, class participation, and a final are used to determine grades. Grades are figured on a total point basis and the final is worth 15% of the total points.
Grading Scale:
A / 100 – 90%B / 89 – 80%
C / 79 – 70%
D / 69 – 60%
F / 59 – 0%
Major Assignments/Projects:
Essays, in and out of class
Unit Tests
Research Paper
Presentation
Homework: 2-3 hours per week
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
Make-Up Work: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain make-up assignments from teachers following an excused or unexcused absence. In general, two days are given to complete daily work missed for each day of excused absence. For extended illness, the student will be limited to a total of 5 school days following their return to make-up work missed. Exceptions to this rule can be made through special arrangements with the teacher or administration. No make-up credit will be allowed for unexcused absences. Tests that have been scheduled in advance and long-term assignments need to be completed within a reasonable period of time per the agreement with all parties. Teachers may establish specific guidelines related to long-term assignments on an individual class basis. Dependent upon individual teacher policies, students may miss the opportunity to earn daily participation points for non-school related absences.
Unexcused Absences: Students who have an unexcused absence will lose credit for all work missed during that class period. Students will be assigned 2 hours detention for each hour of unexcused absence or Saturday school in cases in which the student is unexcused for a significant part of the school day.
Tardies: Students are tardy if they are not in the classroom when the bell begins to ring. Individual teachers may further stipulate what constitutes a tardy, (i.e. must be in the seat when the bell rings). Students are allowed 1 excused tardy per class, each semester. Beginning with the 2nd tardy, 30 minutes detention time will be assigned by the classroom teacher to be served in the school wide detention room.
Academic Dishonesty: Students are expected to maintain academic honesty and integrity at all times throughout their high school career. Academic dishonesty (as in cheating or plagiarism) is not acceptable. Cheating includes copying another student’s work and submitting it as one’s own. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s original ideas or writing without giving credit to the true author. A student who engages in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to the loss of credit for the work in question, as well as other disciplinary measures. Repeated occurrences could result in the student being removed from the class with no credit.
All policies and guidelines from the Andover High School Student Handbook will be enforced.
Freshman English
1st Semester2nd Semester
*The Odyssey *Romeo and Juliet
Twelve Angry Men*Animal Farm
Tuesdays with Morrie The Old Man and the Sea
A Christmas Carol Fahrenheit 451
Flowers for Algernon A Raisin in the Sun
*The Narrative*Research Paper
Short Stories
Approximate Assessments: 40% Homework, 35% Exams and 25% Papers and Projects
Late Assignments:
You have 2 extensions this semester you can use on any homework assignment you miss the deadline. Your extensions must be used within a week of the original deadline.
All work must be turned into the basket marked with the appropriate hour.
NO IPODS or CALCULATOR GAMES
Food and Drink is allowed so long as you are not a distraction and throw away your trash.
Be respectful of yourself and others
Plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment.
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