Mrs. Jessica Burnell

jessica.burnell@cfisd.net

English II- K and ESOL I and II

Course Description

This course emphasizes continuing development of oral language and composition skills. Included within the study are the identification of literary themes and forms, use of effective reading strategies, and development of speaking/listening skills. Students write for varied audiences and purposes and work to apply effective ideas, voice, word choice, fluency, organization, and conventions in their writing. Reading selections for this level include poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction, and informational texts.

K Level Grading Scale

• Summative Assessments are 40%
• Relative Application will count for 30%
• Check for Understanding is 30%

Expectations

Be on time to class. Your feet should be through the threshold of the door before the final bell.

Be prepared: bring all of your materials to class each day.

Be productive: complete your work and turn it in on time.

Be respectful: absolutely no name-calling or bullying will be tolerated in class. Class is a safe space for students to learn and grow.

ID should be visible at all times, per district policy.

Communication

Students and parents are encouraged to sign up for Remind 101. Send a text to 81010 with the applicable message below:

English II - K

• Fourth Period: b6cfdb7
• Seventh Period: 24f7b4

ESOL I and II

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It is requested that students sign up for Google Classroom

First Period - ryjijl

Third Period -ryjijl

Fourth Period- 9orq425

Seventh Period - oiw6yo

Course Outline: English II-K

Unit I: Building Classroom Community & Unity and Focus

· Short story choice unit

· Literary Analysis

Unit II: Evidence and Support Writing

· Julius Caesar

· Editing/ Revision

Unit III: Analysis of Literary Elements

· Literary Analysis

Unit IV: Connections Writing

· Night (Novel)

Novels will be provided, but if lost, student must pay $15.00. It is recommended that students buy their own.

Materials

Box of tissues

Paper

Pocket folder with brads

Pen or pencil

Access to Google Classroom

Late/Missing Work & Grade Improvements:

Any assignment not submitted at the beginning of class period (BOP) on the due date is considered late. Students will receive a ‘Z’ in the grade book which now counts as a redo assignment for which they can only make up to 70, unless excused. Summative assessments must be made up after school. In the event a student would like to replace a zero or improve a low grade, they may redo an assignment as assigned by the teacher by the two days prior to the end of the progress reporting in which the work was assigned.

Absence Make-up:

In the event a student misses an assignment, they are allowed the number of missed days to make up their assignments or two days prior to the end of the progress reporting in which the work was assigned (whichever is later). Students will be assessed over the same skills, but with a different version of the test or quiz.

Ex: Two days absent = Two days to make up work

Eligibility:

Students must abide by UIL guidelines to be eligible for competitive sports and extracurricular activities. These standards include maintaining a 70 or above and a satisfactory or above conduct at the time of report card submission. In the event a student falls below the necessary grade expectation, they have until the following progress report to bring the grade to a passing status.

Honor Code:

Copying another student’s answers from a homework assignment, worksheet or anything else is considered illegal collaboration. This is another form of plagiarism and will result in perpetrators (all parties involved) receiving a zero. You may work collaboratively without ramifications when the assignment specifically states, “work in a group or with a partner”.

Tutorials:

Tutorials are offered Monday-Thursday after school. Students should set up tutorial times with their teacher, and they must have a pass from their teacher to attend. In the event a teacher and student’s schedules do not align on those days, students may visit another English II teacher during their tutorials.

Late Buses:

Late buses are available for students Monday-Thursday. This allows students to attend tutorials. However, students MUST have a pass from Study Hall to ride the late bus which they will receive at the end of tutorials from their teacher. The late bus leaves at 5 pm. Late buses DO NOT run on Friday, so tutorials are not held on Friday.