Contact Information Shannon Room 110 Email: shannon.henson@kenton.kyschools.us Website: http://mrshenson.wordpress.com (Students are required to check the website frequently. Class updates are posted daily. Checking the website is required for excused or unexcused absences, in order for students to be prepared for their next class.) Extra Availability: Monday 2:45 3:45 Course Components The following 15 components (developed by the College Board) will guide our studies this year. (See these elements described in detail in the Course Description on the About page of my website. Reading 1. Intensive study of literary works from both British and American writers 2. Careful written observation of textual details in literature 3. Literary interpretation based on structure, style, and themes 4. Literary interpretation based on social, cultural, and/or historical values Writing 5. Frequent opportunities to write and re-write in-class, timed responses 6. Frequent opportunities to write and rewrite formal, out-of-class analysis 7. Writing to understand: discovery through writing 8. Writing to explain: extended interpretation through writing 9. Writing to evaluate: arguing and explaining judgments on artistry and quality 10. Writing to evaluate: arguing and explaining judgments on values Conferencing 11. Response to instructional feedback based on use of vocabulary 12. Response to instructional feedback based on sentence structure 13. Response to instructional feedback based on organization 14. Response to instructional feedback based on developing balanced writing 15. Response to instructional feedback based on use of rhetoric Units of Study (Tentative Schedule) To succeed at a deep level of understanding and appreciation of literature, students must follow a vigorous reading schedule. Week 1 (November 15 19): The Color Purple Monday: Tuesday: Independent Reading Wednesday: Major Works Data Sheet Notes Thursday: The Color Purple Major Works Data Sheets 1
Week 2 (November 22 23): The Color Purple Tuesday: Partner Essay Practice Week 3 (November 29 December 3): The Color Purple Tuesday: DeVry University Presentation Wednesday: The Color Purple Major Works Data Sheets Thursday: Inner/Outer Circle Week 4 (December 6 December 10): Poetry and Vocabulary Introduction Tuesday: Winter Break Reading Discussion (Hamlet, Existentialism, AP Major Works, others... ) Wednesday: Essay Notes/Discussion Thursday: Poetry Introduction and Reading Assignment Friday: Essay Practice Week 5 December 13 December 17): Poetry Tuesday: Poetry Analysis Wednesday: Poetry Analysis Thursday: Inner/Outer Circle Week 6 (January 3 7): Hamlet Tuesday: Act I Wednesday: Act II Thursday: Act III Friday: Partner Essay Practice Week 7 (January 10 14): Hamlet Tuesday: Act IV Wednesday: Act V Thursday: ILP 2
Week 8: (January 18 21): Hamlet Research Essay Rough Draft Tuesday: Independent Reading Wednesday: Note-taking Organizer (based on R&G passage) Thursday: Outline Due and Rough Draft Due (Thesis Check) Friday: Essay Practice Week 9 (January 24 28): Hamlet Research Essay Final Draft Tuesday: Works Cited Page Revision Wednesday: Surface Feature Revision Thursday: Final Draft Due Week 10 (January 31 February 4): Existentialism Group Presentations Tuesday: Hamlet Major Works Data Sheet Wednesday: Existentialism Group 1 Thursday: Hamlet Major Works Data Sheet Friday: Partner Essay Practice Week 11 (February 7 February 11): Existentialism Group Presentations Tuesday: Existentialism Group 2 Wednesday: Existentialism Group 3 Thursday: Existentialism Group 4 Week 12 (February 14 February 18): Poetry Tuesday: Existentialism Group 5 Wednesday: Poetry Analysis Thursday: Poetry Analysis Friday: Essay Practice Week 13 (February 22 25): Poetry Tuesday: Independent Reading Wednesday: Multiple Choice Practice Thursday: Multiple Choice Exam Friday: Essay Exam 3
Grading 30% Participation: classroom and online discussion, positive classroom preparation, participation, and attendance (College level classes require active participation and contribution.) 30% Writing: journals, timed AP practice, research paper, and other essays 20% Assignments: homework, projects, worksheets (In a college class, not all homework will be collected and graded, but is necessary for successful class discussion.) 20% Tests and Quizzes: assigned and impromptu assessments as well as AP practice multiple choice questions Additional Information Turning In Assignments: Everything you give must be clearly labeled with: First and last name Date Class (ex: 3 rd Period AP Lit. & Comp.) Late Work: I will accept late work, excepting the last two weeks of the trimester, as long as it is attached to a complete Late Work Cover Sheet. You will lose 20% of the credit for any given assignment each school day until it is only worth 20% of the original credit. Final exams will be administered at the end of each trimester, and will be based on Advanced Placement style multiple choice and essay questions. After an Absence You have exactly the number of days that you were absent to turn in missed work. Materials Bring our unit text(s), notebook paper, pen/pencil, and assignments to class each day. Additionally, please make sure you have the following: Agenda Signed AUP Kenton County Public Library card Flash drive This is for storage and retrieval of files Access to a computer with internet capabilities Printed copies of Late Work Cover Sheet, Make-Up Work Cover Sheet, and Extra Credit Cover Sheet Classroom Rules 1. Show respect. Respect me, yourself, your classmates, any visitors to the classroom, and all of the property/space around you. 2. Be present. Be in your assigned seat when class begins, ask before you leave the room, and remain in the classroom in your seat until the bell rings. 3. Listen. Listen with undivided attention when I speak or when another student has the floor. Obviously, all school rules listed in your agenda and your Code of Conduct will be strictly enforced, including the stuff about food, cell phones, dress code, etc. 4
Gifted and Talented Students who have been identified as Gifted and Talented in the area(s) of Creativity, Language Arts, Leadership, or General Intelligence have the following service options. Advanced Placement/Honors Credit Differentiation- Individual Study Differentiation-Cluster Grouping Enrichment Services- After School Acknowledgement (sign, detach, and return) I have read and understood this syllabus, the district code of conduct, and Scott High School s Student Agenda and discipline code. Student Name (print) Parent/Guardian Name (print) Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Student school email (print) Parent/Guardian email (print) *The following attached documents are cover sheets for students who would like to turn in make-up work, late work, or extra credit. 5
Late Work Cover Sheet (You must attach this sheet to any assignment that you still want to turn in after the due date has passed, unless you were absent on the day that it was due. You will lose 20% per day.) Reason for Late Turn-In Date: Original Grade (for teacher completion): New Grade (for teacher completion): Late Work Cover Sheet (You must attach this sheet to any assignment that you still want to turn in after the due date has passed, unless you were absent on the day that it was due. You will lose 20% per day.) Reason for Late Turn-In Date: Original Grade (for teacher completion): New Grade (for teacher completion): Late Work Cover Sheet (You must attach this sheet to any assignment that you still want to turn in after the due date has passed, unless you were absent on the day that it was due. You will lose 20% per day.) Reason for Late Turn-In Date: Original Grade (for teacher completion): New Grade (for teacher completion): Late Work Cover Sheet (You must attach this sheet to any assignment that you still want to turn in after the due date has passed, unless you were absent on the day that it was due. You will lose 20% per day.) Reason for Late Turn-In Date: Original Grade (for teacher completion): New Grade (for teacher completion): 6
Make-Up Work Cover Sheet (You must attach this sheet to any assignment that you are turning in as make-up work because of an excused absence.) Absence Date(s): Make-Up Work Cover Sheet (You must attach this sheet to any assignment that you are turning in as make-up work because of an excused absence.) Absence Date(s): Make-Up Work Cover Sheet (You must attach this sheet to any assignment that you are turning in as make-up work because of an excused absence.) Absence Date(s): Make-Up Work Cover Sheet (You must attach this sheet to any assignment that you are turning in as make-up work because of an excused absence.) Absence Date(s): 7
Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Scott High School Mrs. Extra Credit* Students in Mrs. 's classes may receive up to 30 points extra credit from the following activities. It is possible that this will be the only extra credit offered all trimester. Option #1: Cultural Event (up to 15 points) Description: Attend a cultural event, and type a 2-page, double-spaced reaction piece based on your personal experience. This will most likely be a play, concert, or other type of performance. Sports performances can be enriching, and are a great way to participate in your local community, but will not, for the purpose of this class, count as cultural events. If you want to go outside the box, think along the following lines: listen to a story-teller at your library, participate in a hands-on demonstration at a craft fair, go to a square-dance at a church, see a new exhibit at a museum, lead or participate in a book club meeting, or go to a poetry-reading at a coffee-shop. Checklist: /1 Name of Event: /1 Teacher Approval: (This is where Mrs. 's signature goes, ensuring that you checked the event with her first.) /1 Date: /1 Time: /1Proof: must be attached (Attach a ticket from the event, a program from the event, or a picture of yourself at the event.) /10 Paper: 2-page, double-spaced reaction piece, attached, in which you answer the following questions: (Organize your response however you like, but please communicate clearly.) Why did you choose to attend this event? What were your expectations? What did you think the event would be like? Did you expect to enjoy it and/or learn from it? Why or why not? Is this something that you would normally attend, or was it outside of your regular routine? Would you attend an event like this again? Why or why not? What, if anything, did you learn and/or gain from this experience? How did this experience give you a new perspective? What were some positive and negative aspects of your experience? You should be able to name both. *Please indicate here where you want your extra credit to go here: PLEASE READ: In order to get any credit at all, every component of this extra credit assignment must be turned in together within two weeks of the event itself. This means if one part of the checklist above is missing, do not bother turning in the assignment. You must turn in this cover-sheet, signed in advance, along with a hard-copy of your proof, and your typed 2-page report. 8
Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Scott High School Mrs. Extra Credit* Option #2: Volunteer Experience (up to 15 points) Description: Volunteer in some way, and type a 2-page, double-spaced reaction piece based on your personal experience. Many local organizations are in need of your help. Think along the following lines: homeless shelters, soup kitchens, churches, libraries, arts centers, museums, hospitals. If you want to go outside the box, make your own volunteer work. Read to and/or play with a little sibling or a local youngster. You must volunteer for at least 2 hours (not necessarily consecutively). Checklist: /1 Name of Event: /1 Teacher Approval: (This is where Mrs. 's signature goes, ensuring that you checked the work with her first.) /1 Date(s): /1 Time(s): /1Proof: must be attached (Get a signature as well as a phone number for an adult who can verify your work.) Signature: Phone Number: /10 Paper: 2-page, double-spaced reaction piece, attached, in which you answer the following questions: (Organize your response however you like, but please communicate clearly.) Why did you choose to volunteer in this way? What were your expectations? What did you think this work would be like? Did you expect to enjoy it and/or learn from it? Why or why not? Is this something that you would normally do, or was it outside of your regular routine? Would you volunteer in this way again? Why or why not? What, if anything, did you learn and/or gain from this experience? How did this experience give you a new perspective? What were some positive and negative aspects of your experience? You should be able to name both. *Please indicate here where you want your extra credit to go here: PLEASE READ: In order to get any credit at all, every component of this extra credit assignment must be turned in together within two weeks of the work itself. This means if one part of the checklist above is missing, do not bother turning in the assignment. You must turn in this cover-sheet, signed in advance, along with a signature and phone number of an adult who can verify your work, and your typed 2-page report. 9