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Texts: •Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes [Literature text-issued to student] •Writing And Grammar: Communication in Action [Grammar/Writing text-issued to student] •Grammar Exercise Workbook [Issued to students, but stays in classroom] •Vocabulary Workshop [Issued to SEEK students] •Everyday Spelling [Stays in classroom] Broad Course Goals: Students will develop reading skills, improve literary comprehension, and acquire vocabulary in a variety of texts. Students will recognize and apply grammar conventions in their writing. Students will learn and practice the writing process and produce a variety of written pieces. Major Course Objectives: Students will read and interpret a variety of texts including short stories, descriptive narratives, drama, poetry, and folklore. Students will analyze information from various texts including articles, informational essays, subject-area texts, and reference sources. Students will evaluate assorted pieces of workplace, consumer, and media materials. Students will analyze various sentence patterns, problematic sentences, including sentence fragments and run-ons, and the basic parts of a sentence. Students will use reference materials to support their writing. Grading: Daily Grades (Classwork/Homework): 40% Tests / Projects: 40% End of Nine Week Exam: 20% Rules and Expectations: To foster a successful learning environment, students will comply with the Bryan County Handbook policies. Students should be prepared, polite, and prompt. Procedures: 1) To develop organizational and study skills, students will use the agenda daily to record assignments, notes, and announcements. Adherence to due dates is expected. 2) To reinforce writing skills and develop vocabulary, students will write across the curriculum. 3) To develop responsibility, students will maintain a clean campus, classroom, and lunchroom environment. Expectations: 1) Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday, and sometimes on Friday. 2) Technology will be utilized across the curriculum. 3) Students will write a research paper. 4) Some time will be allocated in academic classes for projects. Adherence to due dates is expected. 5) Students will update agendas daily in class. Entries will include class work assignments, homework assignments, announcements, and grades. 6) Teachers will utilize the agenda as a means of communication between school and home. 7) Students will have no more than two academic tests on any given date. Tips for Success: 1) Utilize the agenda as a means of communication between home and school. 2) Establish a definite time and place for homework and study. 3) Review assignments with your parents. 4) Monitor the completion and quality of your work. 5) Plan weekly supervised opportunities to organize your notebook and book bag. 6) Make sure you have adequate materials (pencils, pen, paper, etc.). 7) Read together as a family. 8) Treat school and homework as your job. |
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