English III – Course Outline
Teacher: Ms. AnnaLee Beagle
Email: abeagle@maplewoodacademy.org
Times: 1:46-2:26 M-F
Textbooks and Supplements:
· Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (The American Experience)
· Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action
· Composition Notebook
Class Description:
Grade 11 English is a survey of American literature beginning from the colonial period and extending to the 20th century. The class also studies relevant vocabulary and grammar structures as they are used in reading, writing, and speaking. Students continue to work on their formal and informal forms of written expression including a research paper. They learn to prepare and present information orally in a variety of settings.
Language Arts Standards – Grade 12
· LA.11.1 – Identify SDA Christian principles and values in correlation with language arts.
· LA.11.2 – Develop abilities in language arts.
· LA.11.3 – Be able to read, write, speak, and listen for a variety of purposes.
· LA.11.4 – Be able to understand literature and analyzed, critique, and relate themes, story elements, and literary devices.
· LA.11.5 – Be able to relate specific literature to self, historical context, the author’s life, current events, and other significant literature.
· LA.11.6 – Be able to write a variety of quality forms, including a research paper.
· LA.11.7 – Be able to speak effectively for a variety of purposes.
· LA.11.8 – Be able to read/view/listen to form beliefs and goals.
Class Objectives
1. Students will create a variety of written works for diverse audiences.
2. Students will prepare and execute presentations and speeches for a variety of audiences and purposes.
3. Students will expand their vocabulary, using appropriate diction in their writing and speaking.
4. Students will identify and appropriately use various language conventions.
5. Students will critically read, analyze, and respond to various works of American literature.
6. Students will research various topics using a variety of available resources.
7. Students will report their findings in written papers and class presentations.
8. Students will effectively and efficiently utilize technology.
9. Students will interact in the class by actively listening, discussing, and participating in group activities.
10. Students will share their Christian experience in various ways throughout the year
Class Grading Components
Journals
The reader and writer’s journal is an effective way for students to improve their reading and writing. These journals will cover a variety of topics ranging from opinions to literature responses to students’ arbitrary observations. Instead of the grammatical or syntactical accuracy of the writing, these journals will be graded for the validity of thoughts and ideas. Expect to be writing in these every day.
Written Assignments and Projects
Any plagiarism, the use of another person’s ideas/writing without acknowledging his/her ownership, will receive a 0.
Students will create an assortment of polished written works. Although students are given time in class to work on their writing, the responsibility of completing these works by the given deadline rests with each student. During in-class writing days, students must stay on task. Remember that periodic writing checks will occur. Students who fail these checks will lose points on the papers.
Speeches and Performances
There will be a myriad of opportunities to speak publicly throughout the year. Examples include class speeches, dramatic presentations, poetry recitations, and telling stories.
Reading Assignments
Throughout the year, students will read various works of American literature. In order to participate in class, students must keep up with the reading deadlines.
Research Paper
Students will select a topic of their choice, research it, and write a formal paper that reports their findings. Additional instructions will be given to assist the students in doing this paper.
Quizzes and Tests
A variety of quizzes and tests will be given throughout the year. These will be used to evaluate the student’s understanding of assigned literature, vocabulary, grammar, or class notes. Quizzes will usually be announced, though there may be a few surprise ones. Tests will ALWAYS be announced in advance and have accompanying reviews. If a student misses a quiz or a test, they will not be able to make it up without a valid and official excuse. In the case of tests, prior arrangements must be made for another testing date.
Homework
Students must complete all homework assignments by the specified date. These assignments are to be turned in on Moodle unless otherwise directed. Copied homework will be considered plagiarism and receive a corresponding grade of 0.
Participation
Students are expected to take an active and positive role in class activities and discussions. Excused absences will be taken into account and not affect this grade.
Grading Scale
A = 93-100%
A- = 90-92%
B+ = 87-89%
B = 83-86%
B- = 80-82%
C+ = 77-79%
C = 73-76%
C- = 70-72%
D+ = 67-69%
D = 63-66%
D- = 60-62%
F = 59% or lower
Disability Accommodations Clause
If you have a physical and/or learning disability and require accommodations, please let me know. This course outline is available in alternative print formats upon request.
Class Rules
1. Respect God
2. Respect Yourself
3. Respect Others
4. Respect Property
Cell Phone Policy
If I see it or hear it, I take it. Cell phones will be collected in a phone jail. They will then be transported down to the office. If it is the first time your phone has been confiscated in a class, you may retrieve your phone at the end of the day. If it is the second time your phone has been confiscated in a class, you may collect your phone at the end of a week from the office. A third offense may be subject to further disciplinary actions. This is a school wide policy, so instead of the cell phone policy applying to it being taken in English class, it applies to it being taken in any of your classes.
Bullying
Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.
Our school’s anti-bullying rules:
We will treat others with respect and kindness the way we want to be treated.
We will help students who feel uncomfortable or threatened.
We will celebrate and appreciate our differences.
We will try to include everyone.
If we know that somebody is unsafe, threatened or harmed, we will inform as staff member.
Class Procedures
1. Bring books, journal, chromebook, paper, and writing utensils to class every day.
2. Assignments should always include the following information on the top right corner of your paper: Name, Date, Class, Assignment
3. Homework is due at the beginning of class.
4. Turn homework in on moodle unless the teacher specifies otherwise when the assignment is handed out.
5. You are responsible for finding what work you’ve missed if you are absent. You have one day to make up the work. Excused, extended absences may be negotiated before you leave.
6. Cell phones should be put away during class.
- Teacher: Anna Lee Beagle
