Coach Videon

Bio: Although this is my first year as a Lakeside Panther, I have taught ELA and coached football for 14 years.  I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University and a Master's from Augusta State University.     

Schedule:

1st Period: 9th Lit

2nd Period: 9th Lit

3rd Period: 9th Lit

4th Period: 9th Lit

5th Period: Planning

6th Period: 9th Lit

7th Period: 9th Lit

Syllabus

Grade 9

Literature and Composition I: 

Literature and Composition I is the mandatory first English class for high school graduation, building core reading, writing, and communication skills to prepare students for college and careers. It follows Georgia’s 9th-grade English language arts standards and focuses on analyzing and writing different types of texts. 

Course Focus and Goals

• Reading and Writing: Practice understanding, judging, and creating various kinds of texts.

• Real-World Skills: Learn language rules and communication habits used in daily life and jobs.

• Standard Alignment: Follow Georgia's 9th-grade K-12 English language arts requirements. 

Reading assignments will be given on a regular basis in the class.  Students are required to have all reading assignments completed before discussion on the topic assigned.

Additionally, there will be assigned novels to be read.

 All typed essays will be formatted in the Modern Language Association (MLA) format. Use the Purdue University’s English Department’s website, the Purdue Owl, http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01 . Please label each assignment as:

 Name (first and last)                           John Doe

             My name/period number                   Videon – 1

             Course Name                                    Ninth Literature

Date (this format)                              4 August 2026

STUDENT EVALUATION:

Grades will be based on weighted categories. This means that each graded assessment will be placed into a category (see below) that has been given a predetermined percentage of your final average. Grades will include: tests, quizzes, essays, daily grades, and homework.

*Homework will be given frequently. It should be complete by the following day. Homework checks will be taken throughout the year.

All assignments must be completed by the due date.  These dates will be established well in advance so please turn in complete, thoughtful, neat work.  There will be a penalty for any late assignment. 

Assessments (Tests/Projects/Essays)                                      55%

Coursework                                                                                          40%

Benchmark 5%

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

1.       Textbook(s)

2.      Writing Utensils (pens/pencils/highlighters)

3.      3-ring Binder & paper (dividers)

COURSE CONTENT:

Non fiction and fiction

Poetry

Shakespeare

An Epic

Outside Novels

THINGS TO KNOW:

*Students are expected to behave appropriately, meaning courteously and respectfully to both teachers and students. Policies stated in the handbook will be strictly enforced.  Students should come to class prepared (with books and materials), with completed assignments, and ready to learn. If you need additional assistance, please see me.  We can schedule a meeting.  My email address is: robert.videon@ccboe.net