Course Syllabus

English I Honors                                                             SYLLABUS                                                   Mrs. Kibbe

Teacher Information

Name: Mrs. Trude Kibbe      Room: 018      Telephone: 919-496-3975 (ext. 311)    

Email: trudekibbe@fcschools.net                 Planning: Third Period (12:00 pm - 1:15 pm)

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 writings with a focus on the five-paragraph essay relevant to literary selections. 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

Classroom Norms  

  1. Act as if you are at school.
  2. Use all tools appropriately to help learning.
  3. Be a problem solver using the tools that you have. 

Attendance is required and will be taken daily. If a student misses 3 classes, then the Parent/Guardian will be contacted.

Vocabulary lessons will be a routine part of the curriculum. You will be tested on a regular basis.

Grading (Assignment Weights)    Classwork/Homework – 40%   Tests - 60% 

Late Work: 10 points will be deducted from the score for every day that an assignment is late.

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. Do NOT do it!

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

  1. Come to class on time and prepared.

Be in our virtual classroom at the designated class time. Turn off your music before class begins.

  1.  Be Respectful.

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

  1. Listen to instruction.

Mute your microphone when the teacher or another student is talking. When the teacher is talking, you should be listening.  Listening helps you learn!

  1. Have a positive attitude.

A positive attitude is contagious! 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. 

 

                                        Bunn High School Plan C Schedule

Direct Instruction

(Live instruction with teacher. Prioritizes relationship building, opportunities for interacting with peers and new learning, and personalized support.)

Independent Work

(Recorded instruction by your child’s teacher or FCS specialists, Assigned activities (either digital or hands-on) to build skills or knowledge or practice and reinforce learning. Reading (assigned and personal choice reading)

8:00-9:00

Conferencing with students, PLCs, planning, Department meeting

9:00-9:45 (1st Period)

9:45-10:15

10:15-11:00 (2nd Period)

11:00-11:30

11:30-12:00

Lunch

12:00-12:45 (3rd Period)

12:45-1:15

1:15-2:00 (4th Period)

2:00-2:30

2:30-3:00

Conferencing with Students

Course Summary:

Date Details Due