Course Syllabus

Mrs. Kibbe - Find your online assignments below.

English 1 Honors Period 4 - Your final assignment. Please submit your answers on Canvas under Assignments.

ONLINE ASSIGNMENT - May 18th - June 3rd:  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ipDILgUlaFZyj18V6R7yO53Acvmc8nEGs0VUjQYWNtE/edit?usp=sharing

Online assignment link - May 4th - May 15th - Fahrenheit 451 Project:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGjsgFx5YstfWVygikn9cL5lkHcIjAGBoR6qjPLuFPw/edit?usp=sharing

Online assignment link (April 20th - May 1st):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZzngK3wAqN0y6C8zgoUHjVJdntVX50_mDBL8blzZVY/edit?usp=sharing

Online assignment link (April 6th - April 17th):   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QWYNbUmLkeEmaaF0-z9NP7saRm62otowhar6QfaGms8/edit?usp=sharing

Teacher Information

Name: Mrs. Trude Kibbe      Room: 018      

Telephone: 919-496-3975 (ext. 311)     Email: trudekibbe@fcschools.net

Planning: First Period (7:45 am - 9:15 am)

Course Description

Honors students will define and identify elements of literature, express and explain responses to literature, interpret and analyze fiction and nonfiction text, improve reading proficiency and vocabulary, and gain exposure to notable authors. Students will complete in-class, timed writings and focus on the five paragraph essay relevant to the literature selections. Research skills will be incorporated into this class. Students will be encouraged through class discussions to express opinions about the assigned literary selections. 

Course Objectives 

1. Define and identify the elements of the short story, novels, essays, poems, and plays 
2. Evaluate a short story’s effectiveness through analysis of its elements 
3. Read critically and with proficiency and be able to answer higher level questions 
4. Organize and write a cohesive five paragraph essay 
5. Identify and correctly use grade-level grammar 
6. Listen attentively to and contribute to discussions, and participate in small and large group discussions

 

Vocabulary: We will be studying lessons 11-20 of the Wordly Wise level 9 textbook. Please expect regular tests and quizzes on these lessons throughout the semester.

Grading:  Assignments for this class will be weighted according to the English department policy at Bunn High School.    Classwork/Homework – 25%      Quizzes – 35% Tests – 40% 

Work missed during an absence must be made up within 2 days of the absence, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Makeup work must be completed on the student’s own time.

 

Supplies: Fully charged Chromebook, earbuds,  paper, pencils, spiral notebook, 3-ring binder

 

Cheating: If a student cheats, the parents will be notified the first time, and a grade of zero will be given for the assignment. The second time, a zero will be given, and the student will be referred to administration for discipline. Plagiarism is cheating. Plagiarism includes using another person’s words or ideas without giving him or her credit. Cutting and pasting from articles or other documents on the internet without properly citing the source constitutes plagiarism.

 

Parent Communication:  Parents may email me at trudekibbe@fcschools.net or call me at

(919) 496-3975 Ext. 311. I will respond to your email or call within twenty-four hours. I will send home progress reports three times during each grading period.

 

Tardy Policy:  We will follow the Bunn High School tardy policy. Students are expected to be over the threshold of the classroom door before the tardy bell rings. Consequences for tardiness are outlined in the BHS Student Code of Conduct.

Behavioral Expectations:   Follow the Bunn High School Student Code of Conduct

1. Come to class on time and prepared.

Prepared means with all materials. On time means being over the threshold of the classroom door before the tardy bell rings. 

2.  Be Respectful.

Respect the comments, questions, and ideas of others.  I will not tolerate rudeness nor insensitivity.

3. Listen to instruction.

When a teacher is talking, you should be listening.  Listening helps you learn!

4. Have a positive attitude.

Having a bad attitude is disrespectful.  Keep an open mind during class activities!

5.Remember the Golden Rule, and be kind to one another.

Treat others the way that you want to be treated.  

Procedures:

1. Entering the classroom-Go directly to your seat, take out your materials, and begin the warm-up.
2. Announcements-Students are to remain seated and listen quietly to all announcements until they are finished.
3. Pledge of Allegiance-I require all students to respect the rights of those students who participate in saying the Pledge of Allegiance by being still and quiet. 
4. Bathroom – Students are urged to use the bathroom during class transition times. I will give students 5 bathroom passes to be used during the semester. You will not be permitted to use the bathroom without your pass.
5. Being recognized – If you need to move from your seat or respond during a class discussion, please raise your hand. I will call on you, but please be patient.
6. Packing up – Most days, I will allow you two minutes to pack up your things. Do not begin putting away your things until I tell you to do so. Please remain seated until I give you permission to leave.

7. Signing in and out – If you need to leave the room for any reason, you must sign the log near the classroom door. Indicate the destination and the time you leave and return.

Technology Guidelines

1.  Cell phones should not be seen, heard, or used during our instructional time.  Any use of personal electronic devices is inappropriate and will be referred to administration for discipline.              2. When using Chromebooks in class, you must not use social media accounts or allow yourself to be distracted by other media or online content.                                                            

3. You are expected to abide by fair use and copyright laws when you use information, pictures, videos, or other media not created by you. This includes citing your sources on all assignments.                         

    4. Please respect the devices provided by the school. You do not own them.                                                                                 

 5. Do not access any inappropriate content at any time.                                 6. You must bring your own earbuds and use them at appropriate times. 7. As with anything else in our classroom environment, please work hard and respect my reasonable requests about your technology use.