American Literature
Mrs. Anthony’s Class
Atlanta High School
2017-2018 School Year
American Literature “Literature is no one’s private ground, literature is common ground; let us trespass freely and fearlessly and find our own way for ourselves.” - Virginia Woolf
Class Rules
1. Follow directions quickly.
2. Raise your hand for permission to speak.
3. Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.
4. Make smart choices.
5. Keep your teacher HAPPY.
Class Expectations
•Be in seat when tardy bell rings. •Put proper heading on all papers. •Do not use electronic devices in class without teacher permission. •Use restroom during passing breaks. •Maintain a clean and orderly work area. •Bring all of your supplies to class daily. •Complete all of your work and turn it in on time. •All ATL rules and policies shall be observed within the classroom.
Email [email protected]
Course Description Welcome to American Literature! Our focus this school year will be learning and developing our skills as critical thinkers, readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. English III exposes students to some of the significant works and ideas of American writers. Students will read a variety of genres from novels to poetry, short fiction to non-fiction informational text. In addition, students will compose a variety of texts, including (but not limited to) analytical and argumentative essays, narratives, presentations and projects. We will also use class time to prep for the ACT college readiness test and college admissions. What do I get if I follow class rules? Your appropriate behavior in class assures everyone of an environment conducive to learning. Some possible rewards for continuous appropriate behavior are: intrinsic value (satisfaction of learning), improved skills, verbal praise, positive note to parents, tangible trinkets, and special class activities / privileges. What are the consequences if I don’t follow class rules? 1. Warning: the teacher provides a verbal reprimand/reminder to student. 2. Demerits: a mark recorded for poor conduct. Parent/Coach will be contacted. 3. Referral to Administration: a student will be immediately referred to administration for severe behavior problems. Where do I go to find agendas and assignments? Google Classroom is our class website. This site will house the weekly agendas, assignment due dates, PDF copies of class handouts, important announcements, and more. Please bookmark the following site and check it daily: Class code: (will be given to student in class) What happens if I turn in an assignment late? Work not completed and turned in by the assigned date is considered late. If a student is absent on the date work is due, the assignment is due the first day the student returns to school. COMPLETED LATE WORK will only receive partial credit (-20 first day and -10 each day thereafterl).
phone 903-796-4411 ext. 141
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Mrs. Anthony’s Class
Grade Scale/Exemptions
B A
= 100%- 90%
2-A
90
= 80%-89%
1-A
85
C
= 70%-79%
0-A
80
D
= 60%-69%
Atlanta High School
2017-2018 School Year
How will I check my grade in class? I will post two DAILY grades each week and 1 TEST grade every two weeks. Parents and students are also strongly encouraged to check the Parent Portal on a weekly basis to view the most current grades for EVERY class.
What do I do if I am absent?
Grade Breakdown Daily Work / Quizzes = 50%
Always check the Google classroom site for agendas, handouts, and assignment due dates. A student has one day per each excused absence to turn in any work assigned on a day a student was absent. If a quiz or test was administered on a day a student was absent, the quiz/test must be made up on the first day the student returns. If previously assigned work was due on the day of the absence, the work is due on the first day the student returns otherwise it is considered late and will only receive 80% credit. Do I have to read outside of class? All students will be expected to read independently on a daily basis. Students must bring a reading book to school so they are prepared for independent reading during Advisory and Core Classes. *A book project will be due every six weeks and must be completed on an independently read book the student finished during that time.
What types of writing will I do this year?
(vocabulary, homework, participation, bell work)
Benchmarks/Formative Assessments = 50% (quarterly district tests, formal writing assignments, projects,4 tests/grading period – cell phone )
College Notebook/Book Club (grades will be divided into BOTH Daily and Test)
College Folder writing refers to the application essays students will complete and place in their college folders. There will be 6 essays completed throughout the year. Process Pieces refer to essays that students will complete on their Google Drive account. Numerous process pieces will be completed throughout the year (at least one per six weeks). Even though the process pieces will be worked on and stored in the student’s Google Drive, the completed piece must be printed off and turned in to the teacher on the DUE DATE. What is a College Notebook?
Supplies • • • • • • • • • • •
One fully charged Chromebook One pair of earbuds or headphones One college-ruled composition book College-ruled filler paper Multiple pencils Pens One chunky eraser One set of 12 or more colored pencils One handheld pencil sharpener One set of four or more highlighters Electronic tablet, amazon account and/or public library card
email
The College Notebook is a portfolio of student work geared toward “life after high school”. The notebook is organized and checked periodically. We will be placing information about YOUR senior year deadlines, college/trade school requirements, and ACT tips and tricks. As a class, we will be researching different careers that best match your individual personality traits and looking into different colleges and vocations through guest speakers, virtual campus tours and online websites. What are the required readings this year? “The World on a Turtle’s Back” / Various World Creation Myths /*”Of Plymouth Plantation” / “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God” “The Crucible” / Assorted poem, speeches and journals not listed /”The Devil and Tom Walker”/*”The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”/*”Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment”/ “The Lady, or the Tiger?” Outside Book Club Reading: One novel/six weeks (AP)/ One novel/semester (Regular) *= Advanced Classes ONLY phone & ext.
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Mrs. Anthony’s Class
Atlanta High School
2017-2018 School Year
Please Read the course information, sign, and return this sheet to Mrs. Anthony. Students: Please sign below to signify that you have read the course sheet for Mrs. Anthony’s class, will keep it in your folder, and will be responsible for the information throughout the year, and will check Parent Portal at least twice per week at school or at home.
_______________________________ Student printed name
_____________________________________________ Student signature
Parents/Guardians: Check all the statements that apply to how you would like to communicate with Mrs. ***** about your student’s progress. I will, of course, call for major concerns or accomplishments, but with approximately 130 students, I like to know how you’d prefer to communicate. _____ I/We have internet access at home, so we will check Parent Portal at least twice per week to check on my/our student’s progress. I/We will contact Mrs. Anthnoy about any concerns we have. _____ I/We plan to email Mrs. Anthony weekly or monthly for an update. _____ I/We do not have internet access at home, but I/we would like to have regular contact with Mrs. Anthony. I/we will call for an update on a regular basis. _____ Other: _______________________________________________________________________________
Please sign below to indicate that you have read the course sheet for Mrs. Anthony’s class and that you will help your student be accountable for the information. If you have questions about the course or your student’s work, please do not hesitate to contact me; email is the best way to reach me quickly. See the front of this sheet for my email address.
_______________________________ Parent/Guardian printed name
_____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature
_______________________________ Parent/Guardian e-mail (please print)
______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian daytime phone number
Parents and guardians, please CIRCLE the best way for me to contact you: e-mail phone email
phone & ext.
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Atlanta High School
2017-2018 School Year
American Literature “Literature is no one’s private ground, literature is common ground; let us trespass freely and fearlessly and find our own way for ourselves.” - Virginia Woolf
Class Rules
1. Follow directions quickly.
2. Raise your hand for permission to speak.
3. Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.
4. Make smart choices.
5. Keep your teacher HAPPY.
Class Expectations
•Be in seat when tardy bell rings. •Put proper heading on all papers. •Do not use electronic devices in class without teacher permission. •Use restroom during passing breaks. •Maintain a clean and orderly work area. •Bring all of your supplies to class daily. •Complete all of your work and turn it in on time. •All ATL rules and policies shall be observed within the classroom.
Email [email protected]
Course Description Welcome to American Literature! Our focus this school year will be learning and developing our skills as critical thinkers, readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. English III exposes students to some of the significant works and ideas of American writers. Students will read a variety of genres from novels to poetry, short fiction to non-fiction informational text. In addition, students will compose a variety of texts, including (but not limited to) analytical and argumentative essays, narratives, presentations and projects. We will also use class time to prep for the ACT college readiness test and college admissions. What do I get if I follow class rules? Your appropriate behavior in class assures everyone of an environment conducive to learning. Some possible rewards for continuous appropriate behavior are: intrinsic value (satisfaction of learning), improved skills, verbal praise, positive note to parents, tangible trinkets, and special class activities / privileges. What are the consequences if I don’t follow class rules? 1. Warning: the teacher provides a verbal reprimand/reminder to student. 2. Demerits: a mark recorded for poor conduct. Parent/Coach will be contacted. 3. Referral to Administration: a student will be immediately referred to administration for severe behavior problems. Where do I go to find agendas and assignments? Google Classroom is our class website. This site will house the weekly agendas, assignment due dates, PDF copies of class handouts, important announcements, and more. Please bookmark the following site and check it daily: Class code: (will be given to student in class) What happens if I turn in an assignment late? Work not completed and turned in by the assigned date is considered late. If a student is absent on the date work is due, the assignment is due the first day the student returns to school. COMPLETED LATE WORK will only receive partial credit (-20 first day and -10 each day thereafterl).
phone 903-796-4411 ext. 141
1
Mrs. Anthony’s Class
Grade Scale/Exemptions
B A
= 100%- 90%
2-A
90
= 80%-89%
1-A
85
C
= 70%-79%
0-A
80
D
= 60%-69%
Atlanta High School
2017-2018 School Year
How will I check my grade in class? I will post two DAILY grades each week and 1 TEST grade every two weeks. Parents and students are also strongly encouraged to check the Parent Portal on a weekly basis to view the most current grades for EVERY class.
What do I do if I am absent?
Grade Breakdown Daily Work / Quizzes = 50%
Always check the Google classroom site for agendas, handouts, and assignment due dates. A student has one day per each excused absence to turn in any work assigned on a day a student was absent. If a quiz or test was administered on a day a student was absent, the quiz/test must be made up on the first day the student returns. If previously assigned work was due on the day of the absence, the work is due on the first day the student returns otherwise it is considered late and will only receive 80% credit. Do I have to read outside of class? All students will be expected to read independently on a daily basis. Students must bring a reading book to school so they are prepared for independent reading during Advisory and Core Classes. *A book project will be due every six weeks and must be completed on an independently read book the student finished during that time.
What types of writing will I do this year?
(vocabulary, homework, participation, bell work)
Benchmarks/Formative Assessments = 50% (quarterly district tests, formal writing assignments, projects,4 tests/grading period – cell phone )
College Notebook/Book Club (grades will be divided into BOTH Daily and Test)
College Folder writing refers to the application essays students will complete and place in their college folders. There will be 6 essays completed throughout the year. Process Pieces refer to essays that students will complete on their Google Drive account. Numerous process pieces will be completed throughout the year (at least one per six weeks). Even though the process pieces will be worked on and stored in the student’s Google Drive, the completed piece must be printed off and turned in to the teacher on the DUE DATE. What is a College Notebook?
Supplies • • • • • • • • • • •
One fully charged Chromebook One pair of earbuds or headphones One college-ruled composition book College-ruled filler paper Multiple pencils Pens One chunky eraser One set of 12 or more colored pencils One handheld pencil sharpener One set of four or more highlighters Electronic tablet, amazon account and/or public library card
The College Notebook is a portfolio of student work geared toward “life after high school”. The notebook is organized and checked periodically. We will be placing information about YOUR senior year deadlines, college/trade school requirements, and ACT tips and tricks. As a class, we will be researching different careers that best match your individual personality traits and looking into different colleges and vocations through guest speakers, virtual campus tours and online websites. What are the required readings this year? “The World on a Turtle’s Back” / Various World Creation Myths /*”Of Plymouth Plantation” / “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God” “The Crucible” / Assorted poem, speeches and journals not listed /”The Devil and Tom Walker”/*”The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”/*”Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment”/ “The Lady, or the Tiger?” Outside Book Club Reading: One novel/six weeks (AP)/ One novel/semester (Regular) *= Advanced Classes ONLY phone & ext.
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Mrs. Anthony’s Class
Atlanta High School
2017-2018 School Year
Please Read the course information, sign, and return this sheet to Mrs. Anthony. Students: Please sign below to signify that you have read the course sheet for Mrs. Anthony’s class, will keep it in your folder, and will be responsible for the information throughout the year, and will check Parent Portal at least twice per week at school or at home.
_______________________________ Student printed name
_____________________________________________ Student signature
Parents/Guardians: Check all the statements that apply to how you would like to communicate with Mrs. ***** about your student’s progress. I will, of course, call for major concerns or accomplishments, but with approximately 130 students, I like to know how you’d prefer to communicate. _____ I/We have internet access at home, so we will check Parent Portal at least twice per week to check on my/our student’s progress. I/We will contact Mrs. Anthnoy about any concerns we have. _____ I/We plan to email Mrs. Anthony weekly or monthly for an update. _____ I/We do not have internet access at home, but I/we would like to have regular contact with Mrs. Anthony. I/we will call for an update on a regular basis. _____ Other: _______________________________________________________________________________
Please sign below to indicate that you have read the course sheet for Mrs. Anthony’s class and that you will help your student be accountable for the information. If you have questions about the course or your student’s work, please do not hesitate to contact me; email is the best way to reach me quickly. See the front of this sheet for my email address.
_______________________________ Parent/Guardian printed name
_____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature
_______________________________ Parent/Guardian e-mail (please print)
______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian daytime phone number
Parents and guardians, please CIRCLE the best way for me to contact you: e-mail phone email
phone & ext.
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