Syllabus

Junior English/English 5-6 Syllabus 2022/23

Course Information

Junior English (English 5-6) focuses on reading American Literature. Students will have many opportunities to develop and practice skills in reading, writing, researching, speaking, listening, vocabulary building as well as critical thinking.

The selected literature for this course is in accordance with Paradise Valley Unified School District’s required and approved selection. The curriculum is aligned with the Arizona State Standards for 11^th grade language arts and is required by both, the PVUSD and the State of Arizona.

Additional information about state standards can be found online here: https://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/k-12standards/english-language-arts-standards/

Ms. Monk’s Tips for Success

•Be in class every day and on time.

•Participate in class.

•Complete the assigned work and turn it in on time.

•Do NOT procrastinate.

•If you have questions, ask as soon as possible.

Course Highlights

The Great Gatsby
The Crucible
Modern Poetry
Nonfiction
The Harlem Renaissance/ A Raisin in the Sun
Long Way Down

Supply List

A binder or notebook (college ruled)
Blue or black pens. Work completed in pencil or color will not be accepted.
Highlighters and sticky notes
Library card

Classroom Culture

Everyone needs a space where they can feel safe to try new things, make mistakes, and be themselves. In order to keep our classroom culture alive, I expect that all students show PRIDE in our classroom:

PREPARE- On time. On task. With tools.

RESPECT- Honor people and property.

INITIATE- Participate in class, campus, and community.

DO- Do the work.

EXCEL- Do your best.

Student Responsibilities

✓Come to class every day-prepared and on time!

✓Hand in your OWN work by the due date. Practice academic integrity.

✓Long-term projects have non-negotiable due dates.

✓Cell phones and other electronics may only be used for academic purposes.

✓Follow the Trojan Code of Conduct.

Grading Scale

90% and above- A

80%-89% - B

70%-79% - C

60%-69% - D

59% and below- F

Extra Credit

Extra credit will not be given. However, if deemed appropriate and if the opportunity presents itself, the class will be notified ahead of time.

Grading Policy

All assignments are worth up to 100% of the points on the day that they are due. All work may earn:

Up to 100% of the points on the day it is due.
Will lose 10% of the possible points PER DAY after the due date.
AFTER FIVE DAYS THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO 50% OF THE TOTAL POINTS.
The assignment will be graded, and then the late penalty will be applied to the original score earned.

Attendance Policy

District policy states “A student who is absent from class for more than 9 days (…) may fail that course, receive a lower grade, or be retained.” Be on time, every day. Students will be given one day for each excused absence to make up missed work.

Instructor: Ms. Monk

Contact Information:

mmonk@pvschools.net

phone:(602) 449-7000

Room: 216

Office Hours: by appointment

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