Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. – Malcolm X
Course Description Sophomore English is a comprehensive English course of literature, composition, and language, including listening and speaking. The study of literature includes reading and comprehending a wide variety of literary forms including short stories, nonfiction, poetry, drama, novels, and spoken and visual texts. The course offers supportive reading strategies for a variety of purposes. This course also focuses on the writing process through response to literature, creative writing, and connections to real-life situations and problem-solving.
Grading Policy I have a NO ZERO grading policy! You don’t have to ask if an assignment is worth a grade, because it is. You will succeed in my class if you do the work! My grading policy is as follows: A: 100-93, B: 92-85, C: 84- 75, D: 74-70, F: 69-65, I: 64-0 English II Grading
TEAMS for Classroom TEAMS for classroom is a simple way for you to stay informed and up-to-date with what’s happening in your class. By joining your English class in TEAMS for classroom, you are able to submit late/missed work, homework, ask questions about assignments, etc. All students will receive calendar invites to TEAMS classes each week.
Paper Heading: (Name, date, class/period, category/assignment) Betty Sue Johnson August 5, 2020 Eng.II 1/2nd period Bellwork Saving typed documents: (first initial, last name, name of the assignment) BJOHNSONEssay4 Online assignments will be given periodically. Students will be expected to respond to a topic in Microsoft TEAMS. Typed responses will be worth 10 points: you must post a response, and respond to two other people in order to receive all 10 points.
All L&L will be held in a virtual classroom. If you require individual attention during Lunch & Learn, please sign up for a time at the end of class. Otherwise, L&L is first come, first-serve. You may retest or resubmit most assignments that have a grade of D or lower. This does not apply to late work. Please submit the Request to Retest/Resubmit form on the Weebly. I will decide if the assignment can be completed during a L&L or after-school. After-school tutoring will be for any student who needs additional assistance with any skill, assignment, and make-up work. Tutoring will be each Tuesday/Thursday from 3:30-4:30 and during virtual office hours on Friday.
Classroom Expectations
1. RESPECT others and yourself at all times. 2. Bring materials to class daily. 3. You must keep your mics muted unless you raise your hand & have permission to speak. 4. ATTENDANCE is necessary for your academic success. 5. Participation and timely completion of ASSIGNMENTS are essential. 6.You must turn your cameras on 7. Behavior that affects the learning of other students will NOT be tolerated. 8. Sleeping or head down will not be tolerated. (Progressive steps will be followed) 9. You must be dressed appropriately (no bonnets, pajamas, etc.) and no background noises, images, or people 10. NO TALKING during instruction. Talking is permitted when asking/answering a question, turn & talks, and other activities that require speaking at the appropriate times.
Disciplinary Actions/Progressive Steps
Breaking of any of the school and/or classroom rules will result in the following actions: 1. Verbal Warning 2. Teacher-Student Conference 3. Start Desk/Behavior Letter 4. Office Referral
Assignments with Due Dates Dates Reading Assignments Standards Covered
Week 1 Aug. 9-13
“My Introduction to Gothic Literature”
"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe
Pre-Assessment over Unit 1 standards 9-10.L.VAU.6 9-10.RL.RRTC.10 9-10.RL.KID.1
Quiz over RL. 1 & L. 6
Week 2 Aug. 16-20 "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe
“House Taken Over” by Julio Cortazar 9-10.L.VAU.5 9-10.L.CSE.1 10.RL.RRTC.10 9-10.RL.CS.5
Quiz over RL. 5 & L. 1&5
Week 3 Aug. 23-27
"House Taken Over” by Julio Cortazar
"How to Tell You’re Reading a Gothic Novel – In Pictures"
Write an Explanatory Essay
Students write an explanatory essay that explores the question of how and when does imagination overcome reason?
Mid- Assessment over Unit 1 standards 9-10.L.CSE.1 9-10.RL.CS.5 9-10.RI.KID.1 9-10.W.TTP.2
Quiz over RL. 1 & 5; L. 1
Week 4 Aug. 30- Sept. 3 (Mrs. Thomas’ birthday on the 3rd)