Rules for Written Work:
All papers must be typed; double-spaced; 12 point; Times New Roman; 1 inch margins on top, bottom, and both sides. Do NOT space between paragraphs.
Sentence Fragments and Run On Sentences lose points.
'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor' must NOT begin a sentence.
Complete sentences CANNOT be joined by a comma alone.
Only ONE Tense is used in a paper( DO NOT use verbs that end in 'ing').
Compound words are written as one word; for example, with out = without; can not = cannot.
All marks of punctuation must be correct.
Sentences must NOT end with an infinitive or a preposition; for example, to talk to/ to talk with = NO; with whom to talk = YES.
The words 'should, could,'and 'would' are NOT followed by the word 'of'.
You MUST have at least three(3) lines of type to go on to the next page ( Editing is easier).
Proofreading errors are serious errors and must NOT occur; for example, the letter 'u' in place of the word 'you'/im instead of I'm.
Spelling MUST be correct (Do NOT trust Spellcheck).
LATE PAPERS lose one(1)grade the first day late. After the first day late, the highest grade possible is an F. Half credit is possible until corrected papers are returned. Excuses are NOT accepted; for example, "My computer...","My printer...","The printers in this school..."!
Grading Policies
English IV (Seniors)
The major emphasis of this course will be on World Literature. Comprehensive reading,
techniques of interpretation, inference reasoning, and methods of extrapolation will be taught and evaluated. Assessment formats will be both objective and essay tests as well as assignments and reports.
The emphasis on Writing will be in a formal sense as well as a creative one. Organization, structure, spelling, grammar, and punctuation will be reinforced and evaluated. Assignments may include essay questions, compositions, projects, reports, and research papers.
Vocabulary is emphasized and evaluated primarily through the use of objective quizzes and tests as well as in written essays and assignments.
Class participation will involve oral and written work. The class is, primarily, a lecture and discussion style and attentive student response is crucial for success.
Summer Reading will be tested early in the first quarter.
Types of Assessments will include, but are not limited to:
Tests, Quizzes, Assignments, Homework, Essays, Research Papers, and Oral Interpretation(Speeches, Readings, etc.)
The Homework Policy, simply stated, is that there is always homework to be done, especially reading. ( An assigned reading may be due on a specific date, but it should also be read again before the test on that unit. Writings may be due on a specific date, but proofreading and rewriting are integral parts of the process.) All written homework must be typed. all typed work is Times New Roman, 12 point, not bold. All typed work is double-spaced.
The Make-up Policy is that a student has two (2) days upon his return from an absence to make arrangements to complete the missing work and/or tests. Missed work and/or tests that are not made up within the proper time frame result in no credit!
Since the amount of work given is substantial and more than sufficient to achieve good grades, no extra credit is given.
A syllabus of each day's work is posted on schoolnotes.
It is my philosophy that the grade achievement be kept as objective as possible with only slight subjective involvement.
English III (Juniors)
The major emphasis of this course will be on British Literature. Comprehensive reading, techniques of interpretation, inference reasoning, and methods of extrapolation will be taught and evaluated. Assessment formats will be both objective and essay tests as well as assignments and reports.
The emphasis on Writing will be in a formal sense as well as a creative one. Organization, structure, spelling, grammar, and punctuation will be reinforced and evaluated. Assignments may include essay questions, compositions, projects, reports, and research papers.
Vocabulary is emphasized and evaluated primarily through the use of objective quizzes and tests as well as in written essays and assignments.
Class participation will involve oral and written work. The class is, primarily, a lecture and discussion style and attentive student response is crucial for success.
Summer Reading will be tested early in the first quarter.
Types of Assessments will include, but are not limited to:
Tests, Quizzes, Assignments, Homework, Essays, Research Papers, and Oral Interpretation ( Speeches, Readings, etc. ).
The Homework Policy, simply stated, is that there is always homework to be done, especially reading. ( An assigned reading may be due on a specific date, but it should also be read again before the test on that unit. Writings may be due on a specific date, but proofreading and rewriting are integral parts of the process. ) All written homework must be typed. All typed work is Times New Roman, 12 point, not bold. All typed work is double-spaced.
The Make-up Policy is that a student has two (2) days upon his return from an absence to make arrangements to complete the missing work and/or tests. Missed work and/or tests that are not made up within the proper time frame result in no credit!
Since the amount of work given is substantial and more than sufficient to achieve good grades, no extra credit is given.
A syllabus of each day's work is posted on schoolnotes.
It is my philosophy that the grade achievement be kept as objective as possible with only slight subjective involvement when necessary.
English II (Sophomores)
The major emphasis of the course will be on American Literature. Comprehensive reading, techniques of interpretation, inference reasoning and methods of extrapolation will be taught and evaluated.
Assessment formats will be both objective and essay tests as well as assignments and reports.
A second major emphasis will be on Writing, both formal and creative. Organization, structure, spelling, grammar, and punctuation will be reinforced and evaluated. Assignments may include essay questions, compositions, assignments, projects, reports, and research papers.
Grammar is also emphasized. Lessons in several areas will be tailored to student needs. An analysis of the students' strengths and weaknesses will determine the units taught from the Grammar text. Anything from Sentence Structure to Research to Punctuation will be reviewed and evaluated through objective questions on tests and quizzes as well as in written essays and assignments.
The emphasis on Vocabulary will be evaluated primarily through objective quizzes and tests as well as use in essays and assignments.
Class participation will involve oral and written work. The class is, primarily, a lecture and discussion style and attentive student response is crucial for success.
Summer Reading will be tested early in the first quarter.
Types of Assessments will include, but are not limited to:
Tests, Quizzes, Assignments, Homework, Essays, Research Papers, and Oral Interpretation ( Speeches, Readings, etc. ).
The Homework Policy, simply stated, is that there is always homework to be done, especially reading. ( An assigned reading may be due on a specific date, but it should also be read again before the test on that unit. An unassigned lesson in grammar should be studied independently if it is a student's weakness. Writing may be due on a specific date, but proofreading and rewriting are integral parts of the process.) All written work must be typed. All typed work is Times New Roman, 12 point, not bold. All typed work is double-spaced.
The Make-up Policy is that a student has two(2) days upon his return from an absence to make arrangements to complete the missing work and/or tests. Missed work and/or tests that are not made up within the proper time frame result in no credit!
Since the amount of work given is substantial and more than sufficient to achieve good grades, no extra credit is given.
A syllabus of each day's work is posted on schoolnotes.
It is my philosophy that the grade achievement be kept as objective as possible with only slight subjective involvement when necessary.
