English IV - 10242X0 - S1 - Bachand - 4(A)
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ENGLISH IV (Fall 2020) Mr. Bachand |
“Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt I love.” ― William Shakespeare, Hamlet |
COURSE OVERVIEW
English IV will focus on synthesizing all of the academic skills you have required in the last twelve years, with a concentration on British Literature and writing and presenting your infamous “Senior Portfolio.” Though this may seem like a daunting undertaking, it is easily achievable if you stay organized, take an active stance on a daily basis, creatively produce results on time, and never settle. Set your bar high, and it will pay off in dividends.
I still remember my Senior English class and the connections which were made between not only the material and the teacher, but also with my peers. It is my belief that collaboration is the key in any situation. Your job will be to know your unique strengths and weaknesses and develop balanced teams with students that will be inspired and learn by your greatness, and assist you with your areas needing attention.
Since this is the last English class you will take in high school, I want you to have fun and create something which will leave a lasting impact. Therefore, we will go beyond lectures, book work, and assignment, to embrace the literary arts through “The Arts: visual, musical, theatrical, and technological.” You have certain freedoms on how you approach the material provided to you, but no matter what you do, I expect you to brainstorm, organize, create a strong focus with detailed support, and edit closely. We will spend a great deal of this time in individual consultation in order to develop your projects. Therefore, I will expect you to be mature and respectful, using your time wisely.
Finally, due to the expectations placed upon you by the school and district, you will be asked to fully research and professionally craft a series of previously mentioned “Portfolio’ documents and present them. Each of the parts will require you to complete extensive research, planning, and revisions in order to graduate and prepare you for a future career field. Though some may view this as a superfluous drain on your time, my goal is for you to use this opportunity as a vehicle to prepare you for a future academic and professional career.
COURSE GOALS
This course will focus on three major goals:
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Analyze and explore British Literature throughout the ages through a variety of different creative and
technological mediums
- Craft and present well researched, organized, and detailed thesis-driven papers to be placed in your portfolio. These papers need to inspire change and make a difference in the way the subject matter is viewed.
- Prepare individuals for college and career through reading, writing, presenting, and language skills.
In adherence to the North Carolina Department of Public Schools, the strands of Reading Literary Texts, Reading Informational Texts, Speaking and Listening, Writing, and Language will all be developed with assessments to measure growth in all categories. The link for NCDPI ELA standards K-12: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/curriculum/languagearts/scos/ncscs-ela.pdf
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Franklinton High School is an institution built on trust and integrity. PLAGIARISM will not be tolerated.
Some people describe plagiarism simply through the words “copying” or “borrowing” of someone’s words or ideas, but it is more. If you turn in someone else’s work and say it is yours that is plagiarism. If you don’t use proper quotation or citation, that is plagiarism. If you change words but keep someone else’s sentence structure, that is plagiarism. The best way to avoid plagiarism is to take notes, then rewrite your idea, in your own words, in a sentence.
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Those caught plagiarizing will incur consequences.
- First offense = 0% and call home.
- Second offense = 0% and an administrative write-up,
in addition; I will also have a letter sent to the college which has declared with the counselor’s office.
ATTENDANCE
Each student’s attendance and participation are essential parts of the course. I feel very strongly about building a community of committed, engaged learners. I expect you to join me for each session, being alert and constructively contributing during each class period. Those in attendance and participating will be counted present on that day.
I also understand that there are great demands on your time, and you may not be able to make a session. Due to this, per district regulations, all classroom sessions will be recorded and posted so you review at your own discretion. In order to earn credit for that day's sessions, you will need to complete the assigned daily discussion, and post prior to 11:59.
- Students will be marked present if they:
- Complete at least one daily assignment
- Attend a Google Meet session hosted by the teacher
- Log in to Google Classroom or Canvas to access teacher directions/assignments
GRADING SYSTEM
50% FORMATIVE GRADES–
For the semester, 50% of the grade will come from this category will include daily discussions and writing prompt, homework, Completion of steps in the writing process (brainstorms, outlines, research notes, rough drafts, peer editing)
50% SUMMATIVE GRADES –
For the semester, 50% of the grade will come from this category will include both final drafts of writing projects as well as quizzes, tests based on material discussed in class.
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FIRST QUARTER SUMMATIVE GRADES / PROJECTS / ASSESSMENTS (subject to change)
- Future Road Map Project (100pts)
- Assessment (Anglo-Saxon / Beowulf ) (100pts)
- Class of 2021 Visual Project (100pts)
- Assessment (Middle Ages/ Canterbury) (100 pts)
- Commencement Speech (100pts)
- Assessment (Renaissance / Hamlet) (100 pts)
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SECOND QUARTER SUMMATIVE GRADES / PROJECTS / ASSESSMENTS (subject to change)
- Business Resume / Cover Letter (100pts)
- Assessment (Romantic/, Frankenstein (100pts)
- RESEARCH PAPER (400pts)
- Assessment (Victorian/ Christmas Carol) (100pts)
- Formal Thank You Letter (100pts)
Q1 = 40% Semester Weight, Q2= 40% Semester Weight, E1: District ENG II EOC = 20% Semester Weight
LATE POLICY
All assignments MUST be completed on time as assigned.
Assignments that are turned in after 11:59 pm on the assigned due date will be considered late.
Students will have one additional day to complete the assignment with no late penalty. After that date the assignment will be marked MISSING in PowerSchool.
Students that turn in the assignment after that date will receive a 10 point deduction per day and the appropriate grade will be recorded in PowerSchool, but LATE will still be indicated.
Considerations will be made for extenuating circumstances.
EXPECTATIONS
KNOW THAT EVERY SESSION WILL BE RECORDED AND PRESERVED. DISCIPLINARY ISSUES WILL BE SHARED WITH ADMINISTRATION PROMPTLY.
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R E S P E C T (The Teacher / Each Other / The Materials / Your School / and yourself)
- In order to speak during discussion/presentations, you must queue in (raise your hand) or (post a question on chat) or wait till the presenter provides time for questions, then wait to be called upon.
- NO PROFANITY, GESTURES, OR INCITEFUL LANGUAGE.
- Ensure your attire is appropriate for sessions
- No visible food during sessions (water is okay)
- Find a quiet place away from distractions
- Avoid distracting or inappropriate backgrounds
- Avoid getting up and moving with your camera during sessions.
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B E P R E P A R E D (Everyday / Every Class)
I expect you to be an active participant in every class and the only way to accomplish this is by being ready, being on time, and leading the way.- Be on time
- Mute upon entrance
- Turn the camera off upon entrance
- Know that I will call upon you each class at some point. Your attendance will be based upon your response, but this will not be a grade, Note there are other options for earning attendance for the day.
- Communicate Needs, Questions, and EMERGENCIES.
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F O L L O W D I R E C T I O N S
ALL FRANKLINTON HIGH SCHOOL AND FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS EXPECTATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED.
CLASS CONTENT
I. LANGUAGE
A. Words Meanings
1. Context Clues
2. Vocabulary / Lexicons / Terminology / Jargon
3. Stems / Affixes
B. Sentence Structure
C. Mechanics (Based on ACT / SAT Material) https://bit.ly/2Bxbd7a
II. READING
A. NC 12 State Standards
B. British Literature
1. Anglo Saxon
2. Middle Ages
3. Renaissance
4. Restoration
5. Romantic
6. Victorian
7. Modern
III. WRITING
A. Knowledge / Comprehension
1. Definitions
2. Structures
3. Research
4. Citation MLA Format
5. Process
B. Application / Synthesis
1. Descriptive
2. Problem Solution
3. Compare and Contrast
4. Literary Analysis
5. Business Writing
6. Document Design
C. Analysis / Evaluation
IV. PRESENTATION SKILL
CLASS TEXTS
All of the readings will be completed on ACTIVELY LEARN, but if you desire a hardbound copy of the literary text, you may request one. Limited supplies of text are available. I have also provided additional pdf links to the text if for some reason Actively Learn becomes unavailable.
Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney bit.ly/2Pl8pNv
Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer https://bit.ly/2LeOYm0
Hamlet by William Shakespeare https://bit.ly/2LcCU4N
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley https://bit.ly/2rOfcUH
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens https://bit.ly/2k0ia8C
Note: All class novels will be available online, if you would prefer to secure your own copy of these books, feel free to buy them or reserve from the library.
Elements of Language: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics 6th Course - Holt
Writing and Grammar, Prentice Hall
WRITING PROCESS
All Summative Writing Projects will require you to follow the writing process. Please make sure you follow all deadlines regarding when individual elements are due.
(to be turned in with each paper/project)
1. Brainstorm Sheets
2. Outline
3. Research Notes on INDEX CARDS
4. First Draft – must be marked up and noticeably different from the final draft
5. Peer Edit 1 (Content) and 2 (
6. Final Draft
Works Cited Page – Using Proper MLA Format
SUPPLIES
- Blue or Black Pens for writing
- Spiral Notebooks for journal/notes
- (100) INDEX CARDS
- Agenda Book / Daily Planner
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I understand the requirements, rules, and consequences of this course.
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Parent/Guardian Contact Information
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**If you have email access, please send me an e-mail at seanbachand@fcschools.net Thank you**
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