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Course Description:
In the English 11 course, students examine the belief systems, events, and literature that have shaped the United States. They begin by studying the language of independence and the system of government developed by Thomas Jefferson and other enlightened thinkers. Next, they explore how the Romantics and Transcendentalists emphasized the power and responsibility of the individual in both supporting and questioning the government. Students consider whether the American Dream is still achievable and examine the Modernists’ disillusionment with the idea that America is a “land of opportunity.”
Reading the words of Frederick Douglass and the text of the Civil Rights Act, students look carefully at the experience of African Americans and their struggle to achieve equal rights. Students explore how individuals cope with the influence of war and cultural tensions while trying to build and secure their own personal identity. Finally, students examine how technology is affecting our contemporary experience of freedom: Will we eventually change our beliefs about what it means to be an independent human being?
In this course, students analyze a wide range of literature, both fiction and nonfiction. They build writing skills by composing analytical essays, persuasive essays, personal narratives, and research papers. In order to develop speaking and listening skills, students participate in discussions and prepare speeches. Overall, students gain an understanding of the way American literature represents the array of voices contributing to our multicultural identity.
Basic Information:
These are semester classes completed over approximately 18 weeks
With a passing grade, you will earn 5 High School Units.
Curriculum:
Apex Learning - found through the Google App Selector (must be logged into school Google account) is where most readings, study sessions, and quizzes are.
Google Classroom is where most essays and projects will be done.
Policies and Expectations
Policies and Expectations
Behavior and communication
Behavior and communication
Both **teacher name** and students will use language appropriate for a professional and academic setting. This includes all written and spoken communication (e.g. email, phone, and Zoom).
While on Zoom, make sure that anything shared over microphone, video feed, or chat box on Zoom is school-appropriate.
Communicate with **teacher name** as soon as you know you need to (e.g. needing help with work, having a health or personal issue). If you email me after school hours, I will get back to you the following day. (Remember - because we are not in the same room, I can't tell if you need something unless you tell me. Strong and consistent communication is appreciated).
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How are grades calculated?
How are grades calculated?
Grades are calculate based on total points earned.
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What happens with transfer grades?
What happens with transfer grades?
Passing transfer grade (60% or greater): that grade goes in for all previous assignments, student starts with current weeks work
Non passing transfer grade (below 60%):
Use the transfer percentage to calculate equivalent number of points earned…use those points to fill in assignments in unit 1 with 60% passing scores until earned points are exhausted. The due dates on the assignment list are reset so that all of the make-up work does not all count against students at once.
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Late work policy
Late work policy
Late work can still be turned in with no grade penalty (you won't lose points just for turning it in late).
However, students can be dropped from the Virtual Instruction Program for lack of progress and not maintaining grades.
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Can I "redo" assignments?
Can I "redo" assignments?
Most regular class assignments can be redone and resubmitted without having to ask first. The main exception is discussion questions. They cannot be edited afterward to prevent students from trying to read other students’ answers before providing their own.
Quizzes may be retaken a second time if the student has satisfactorily completed the work up to the quiz. Tests may be retaken with the same requirements, or after having satisfactorily completed a review activity (e.g. scoring high on a practice test, completing a study guide with good answers, etc).
When students are unable to reach 60% on the first two attempts of a quiz, it is required that students submit a completed study guide for that lesson before the quiz will be unlocked for a 3rd attempt.
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Extra Credit
Extra Credit
Extra Credit is rarely given. When it is, the extra credit assignment will be posted in Google Classroom.
(One way to easily find all of the Extra Credit is to filter the assignments on your to-do list in Google Classroom to only include assignments with no due date.)
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