English 5th Period

Course Overview

Modified ELA incorporates elements of language and writing skills, reading comprehension, and college readiness standards. The course is designed to help students master state mandated objectives and to prepare students for educational success at all levels.

Syllabus

Modified English

Instructor: Ann Richards

arichards@eanesisd.net

Room 125 & 209

(512) 732-9240 x32711

Objectives:

By course completion, students will be able to:

● Comprehend a wide variety of genres using various reading strategies

● Use individualized reading resources to pinpoint and improve reading comprehension

● Analyze literary elements used by authors and how they shape and convey messages

● Write formally and informally for a variety of audiences

● Write expository, analytical, and argumentative essays

● Understand their own writing process and importance of revision

● Synthesize ideas and information from various sources

● Use writing and reading for inquiry, learning, thinking, and communicating


Reading requirements:

Students will be required to read one independent reading book each quarter.

The book will supplement overall understandings, connections, discussions, and assignments that will take place in class during that particular quarter. Each book read will have an assignment to be completed. Information on assignments will be distributed at the beginning of each quarter.

Grading Policy:

Major Grades – 60%

● Semester Exams, Quarterly Essays, Major Projects

Skills Development Work – 40%

● Classwork, Quizzes, Vocabulary Tests

Homework / Practice – 0%

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and complete missing assignments when absent.

○ Refer to the student handbook for absent work policies.

Retesting Policy:

Retesting is intended for the occasional difficulty with content mastery.

● When students retest regularly, parents will be contacted and a study plan will be developed if needed.

Assignment policies and calendars:

It is recommended that students keep an assignment calendar and/ or subscribe to the teacher’s Google calendar online. Assignments will be posted on google calendars which can be found on my website.

Computers and printers are available in the library for completing projects and printing assignments when necessary. Students are encouraged to plan appropriately in order to meet deadlines. Any technological problems related to printing or producing an assignment that result in late work will be handled on a case by case basis. Because our campus has a wide variety of technology available, keep in mind that if you are having problems with completing any assignment, immediate communication with your teacher is the best course of action.

iPad policy:

iPads will be used daily and should be brought to class fully charged. iPads are to be used for school related activities only. Students need to bring earbuds.

Class Calendar

Required Materials/Class Supplies

Pen, pencil, iPad

Additional Resources

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