English I integrates the use of increasingly complex language skills within the writing process during which students produce a variety of compositions that persuade, inform or describe using technology to revise, edit, and publish. An emphasis is placed on organizing logical arguments with clearly expressed related definitions, theses, and evidence. Students read a wide selection of multiple genres from world literature such as: selected stories, dramas, novels, poetry, and informational text. Students will also present ASL pieces that include the use of visual representations. A research paper/project is required.

Course Objectives: Students will:

• read critically and interact with a wide variety of literary and informational texts;

• compose a variety of written texts with a clear controlling idea, coherent organization, and sufficient detail;

• research in order to locate a range of relevant sources and evaluate, synthesize and present ideas and information;

• receive and respond to the ideas of others while contributing their own ideas during presentations, in conversations and in groups;

• learn how to use the written conventions of English language in writing;

• expand vocabulary through reading, discussion and word study

Tutorials: Thursdays: 3:30-4:30pm

Mornings: 7:30-8:00am

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Syllabus

English 1 Room 211

Mrs. Copeland-Samaripa 2010-2011

Contact Info: Course Description

"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."

– Socrates

English 4 Syllabus Mrs. Copeland-Samaripa

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Classroom Rules and Expectations

1. Come to class on time

2. Come to class prepared

3. Turn in assignments on time and in good clean condition

4. Stay on task

5. Be Respectful

6. No open food or drinks allowed

1st offense: warning 2nd offense: grade deduction 3rd offense: Office referral (c-form) parent contact, 30-minute detention after school

Policies & Procedures: You will be given a handbook at the beginning of the year explaining all of my classroom policies and procedures. It is your responsibility to MEMORIZE this handbook. Late Homework: Last year, many of you were not turning in missing assignments until the end of the term, even with my generous 2 day deadline. Missing assignments will NOT be accepted. Homework that is not turned in on-time will receive a grade of ZERO. Makeup work: (this includes exams) is not permitted for students who have unexcused absences. If you are absent (excused with a pass) and need to make-up an exam or class assignment, it is YOUR responsibility to make up that work within ONE WEEK from the day you return! NOTE: Assignments CAN be emailed to me! Gradebook & Class Websites: Because we have a laptop initiative I felt it was important for you to have access to a majority of our class information online. You

will be able to access your grades, assignments, quizzes, etc. all from the internet. Please take the time to review the following websites. Important websites: www.quia.com/profiles/tcopeland -This website contains review games, activities, vocabulary lists, quizzes, tests, and opportunities for you to practice what we’ve learned in class. http://powerschool.tsd.state.tx.us/-This website will let you access your grades. Parents might have to create an account in order to view your grades. http://tcsamaripa.wordpress.com -This website is our main class website where you can get information on assignments, download copies of certain files, and participate in online discussion.

Room: 211 Year: 2010-2011

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First Semester First 6 weeks literary analysis: plot, conflict, character, point of view, lit devices study skills: note taking grammar review: precise verbs, varying sentence beginnings sentence structure: sentence types paragraph structure: writing process writing: Personal Narrative, compare/contrast paragraph reading: personal narrative excerpts and self selected reading Vocabulary Study

Second 6 weeks literary analysis: Setting, mood, imagery, theme, symbolism study skills: summarizing/paraphrasing sentence structure: identifying clauses and phrases paragraph structure: testing paragraphs writing: short story, interpretive response reading: assigned reading-Animal Farm, continued SSR Vocabulary Study

Third 6 weeks literary analysis: elements of persuasion, style, voice study skills: highlighting/annotating grammar review: parallelism, passive voice sentence structure: main and subordinate clauses writing: business writing, argument essay reading: various excerpts, assigned reading-Fahrenheit 451, continued SSR Vocabulary Study

What will we learn?

Course Overview

Quizzes/Tests 30% Projects 25% Homework 10% Classwork 15% Conduct 15% ---------------------------- Total: 100%

Grading:

A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59

English 4 Syllabus Mrs. Copeland-Samaripa

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Second Semester Fourth 6 weeks literary analysis: poetic devices, style and voice study skills: note taking grammar review: verbals sentence structure: varying sentence types writing: style analysis, poetry reading: Poetry Study, Vocabulary Study

Fifth & Sixth 6 weeks literary analysis: elements of Drama study skills: planning research, MLA citations paragraph structure review writing: multimedia project, script writing, research paper reading: Romeo & Juliet Vocabulary Study Our final 6 weeks of school we will be working a large research project using topics from student choice.

Required Supplies: 1 composition notebook 1 70 page wide ruled spiral notebook Lined paper Pencils (exams in pencil!) Highlighters USB flash drive (REQUIRED if students

want to use laptops in my classroom) A folder JUST for English assignments!

Important Dates: August 23 semester begins 27 laptop distribution September 6 Labor Day, no school 24 1st 6 weeks ends 20 TCS will be absent October 1 Honor Roll Assembly 8 Pep Rally & Open House 9 Homecoming 18 no school 19-22 TAKS retest November 4 2nd 6 weeks ends 5 Transition Fair 12 Honor Roll Assembly 22-26 Thanksgiving December 16 Semester Ends 17-31 Winter Break January 3 Semester begins 13-14 Clerc Classic, no school 17 MLK, no school February 18 4th 6 weeks ends 25 Honor Roll Assembly March 1-4 TAKS 14-18 Spring Break April 15 5th 6 weeks ends 22-25 Easter Holiday, no school 26-29 TAKS May 19-26 Final Exams 30 Memorial Day, no school June 1 Awards Day 3 GRADUATION!