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Instructor: Damon McNeil - dmcneil@uarockets.org
Yearly Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EXC4FHy4HNxrlSJFEoIpba8NjhK0z5ublkVtF5FrSmo/edit?usp=sharing
Syllabus:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ISRLtJ4YIO2a5OtN85x4U0kQ75CWuI40WxZ43ggJ280/edit?usp=sharing
Google Classroom Codes:
AP Literature https://meet.google.com/umc-refj-uaq
English 3; Third Period: https://meet.google.com/nbf-vcqg-sfp
English 3; 5th Period: https://meet.google.com/myw-gfjh-umq
English 3; 6TH Period https://meet.google.com/tpq-otpe-fbr
English 3; 8th Period https://meet.google.com/jad-xrxg-tjt
Class overview
English 3 invites students to engage with American authors, primarily focusing on fiction and non-fiction from the 20th and 21st century. By reading memoirs, letters, novels, and poetry from a range of authors including Wallace Terry, Nathan McCall, Jesmyn Ward, Lorraine Hansberry, and August WIlson, students will undertake essential questions surrounding cultural identity, mental health issues, the American Dream, and encountering prejudice and bigotry in their communities. Juniors focus on composing essays about their own experiences in preparation for college admissions, write personal poetry, and conduct research about mental health and solutions for improving mental healthcare in America. They begin to tackle more rigorous English standards, as they learn to determine relationships between themes, the impact of specific words and phrases, and acquire and implement academic language in order to elucidate their interpretations of literature.
Course Objectives
Scholars will improve their Language Arts skills through rigorous coursework that analyzes, determines and evaluates a diverse selection of articles, books and current events. Writing skills will develop arguments, share personal viewpoints and work on scholars overall grammar, citation and comprehension techniques.
Required Supplies
Writing utensils (pen or pencil)
Notebook
Binder/folder
College-ruled lined paper for binder
Something to write WITH, something to write ON, somewhere to KEEP it!
Class Expectations
1. Respect
Respect all people and property
Not disruptive
Use appropriate language
Remain seated and socially distant
2. Be Prepared
On time
In uniform and all hoodie must be worn down.
Bring required materials
3. On Task
Follow Procedures
Work to potential
Active participation
Using time wisely
4. Remain Seated (In class)
Use the pencil sharpener, tissues, garbage can at an appropriate, non-disruptive time at instructor approval
5. Electronics Policy
Keep all cell phones and electronic devices away during class- the instructor should never see cell phone. No earbuds or earphones.
Additional requests: (In class)
Please do not eat food in the classroom, and keep outerwear in lockers.
6. Safety
Remain socially distant
Remain in class unless written a pass
Masks remains on at all time (over nose and mouth)
Sanitize hands when entering room
Consequences
Verbal warning
Demerits
Phone call home
Not being able to complete assignments (You will not be permitted to go get materials you did not bring)
Grades that do not reflect your potential
Confiscation of electronic device
25-minute detention after-school in McNeil’s room
Severe cases: Removal from room/detention with principals
Technology Use
Technology will be occasionally used in the classroom. Scholars are expected to adhere to the school’s policies while using laptops and any technology devices. Cell phones and headphones are strictly prohibited.
Universal Audenried Grading Policy
Quarterly Grades
40% - Assessments (5 total per quarter) Bi-Weekly Quizzes, Bi-Weekly CRQs
25% - Classwork (daily) Independent classwork completed during allotted time
10% - Participation (daily) Answering class questions, active participation
10% - Exit Tickets must be complete thought
15% - Homework Readworks, Study Island, Newsela
*You will have opportunities for extra credit
Grading Scale:
Quarter One -20%
Quarter 2- 20%
Quarter 3- 20%
Quarter 4- 20%
Quarter 1 Exam - 5%
Quarter 2 Exam - 5%
Quarter 3 Exam - 5%
Quarter 4 Exam - 5%
About me
Mr. McNeil grew up in Southwest Philadelphia and has degrees in English and Instruction from Bucknell and Drexel University. He has worked with various grades and classrooms over the years.
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