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Lit Survey I syllabus
Academic Year 2008-09 Course: Literature Survey I Instructor: Mr. Hickerson Course Length: Year Class Textbook/Materials: The primary text of this class is Literature Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes published by Prentice Hall ISBN 0-13-180436-7. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and other novels will be read. Description of the course: In Literature Survey I we will read the traditional genres of literature-novels, short stories, poems, essays-as well as important documents from the cultural history of the United States. We will also study a variety of ways to organize and draft pieces of writing and speaking. We will study methods of persuasion and argument. We will explore effective methods of research and compose a documented research paper. With your sincere effort, you should become a skilled reader and writer. Course Content and Learning Objectives Reading Reading Strategies Knowledge of Literary and nonliterary forms Influences on text Author’s Voice and method Persuasive Language and logic Literary Criticism Writing The writing process The modes of writing for purpose and audience Organization, unity and coherence Sentence construction Conventions of usage Conventions and punctuation Research Listening, Viewing, and Speaking Comprehension and Analysis Application Study Skills and Test Taking Tests and other forms of assessment will be used on a regular basis with prior notification. Chapter, unit and end of the semester tests will be given. The forms of the assessments will be varied: short answer, essay, objective and oral response will all be used. Daily/Weekly Assignments, grading procedures and special projects: During an average week, you should expect 3-4 homework assignments. These will vary in length and task. The majority of these assignments will be given a point value for evaluation. For longer assignments, a longer amount of lead-time will be given. Tests and quizzes will be announced. However, on occasion, you will be asked to complete a “pop-quiz”. A point system will be used in all graded assignments based on the school grading scale. A general breakdown is as follows: Homework 3 to 10 points (about 25%) Participation 5 points (about 10%) Quizzes 10 to 15 points (about 25%) Tests 20 to 35 points (about 20%) Papers/projects 20 to 40 points (about 20%) Research paper is different Course Materials: Pen or pencil Assignment notebook/planner The text we’re reading Class Notebook with divided sections Class notes Writing Exercises/warm-ups Supplementals Attendance/Abssences/make-up work It is essential that you be in class. However, if you must miss class due to illness or for other important reasons, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, acquire handouts and to borrow/copy the class notes you missed. For assignments that have been assigned several days in advance, your assignment is still due on the assigned day. If you are absent on the due date, it is due when you return or as soon as possible. It is important that you complete your work as soon as possible even though the school guidelines may suggest a longer amount of time. For any unusual circumstance, please talk to me. Late Assignments: You are responsible for turning in all your assignments on time and keeping up with your reading. If you do not understand an assignment, ask for help in advance so that you can complete it. If there are other circumstances, please come talk to me. Every day an assignment is late, you will be deducted points. Once I have returned all the graded assignments, you cannot turn in that assignment for credit. Homework assignments will not be accepted more than one day late. For longer papers and assignments, you will be given a reasonable amount of lead-time. However, it is up to you to plan your study/work schedule. Classroom Rules/Expectations Prepared I expect you to be in your seat and ready to work at the bell. Have your assignment ready to hand in if there is one. Have all supplies with you. Respectful I expect you to respect each other, yourself and our learning/community environment. Responsible I expect you to be responsible for yourself and your work. * be nice and it will be returned. Reading/work: keeping up is important to your success. If you fall behind, you set yourself up to be frustrated and overwhelmed. Some assignments/readings will be difficult and you may not understand it the first time. That’s OK. Do the best you can and understand that sometimes, we have to stretch our thinking before we can be successful. Write down questions you have or ideas you may have. Ask for help when you feel you are in a “bog”. I will always help if you ask. Plagiarism/ cheating: Please know that you begin with my trust and faith. Do not abuse that by being dishonest in any way. Sharing ideas and working together is great. Simply copying someone else’s work is not. Yes there will be a penalty. Grading policy I will use a point system to grade your work. For major assignments, I will use a rubric or a set of expectations. The school grading scale is the measure. Extra Credit At times, there could be a few extra points possible. Listen for these opportunities. Circumstances Beyond our Control everyone, even myself, will have a time when the unexpected occurs and we may not have the assignment completed. Talk to me and I will adjust your due date. However, this is not a routine situation. Course work procedures 1. Daily homework assignments may be neatly hand-written. 2. Longer assignments/papers must be typed in 12-Point, clean font. Double-space. 3. Staple your final copy on top 4. Name on the top right hand corner and your class period. Questions Always feel welcome to ask before or after class if you have an extra question or need clarification. You are welcome to email me at shickerson@dist228.org. Although, I will take a call at home, this should be an emergency situation. Emergency Procedures for our class: 1. Fire Single file/quiet and meet outside for roll call. 2.Tornado Single file/quiet /proceed to hall/face the lockers/cover head 3.Intruder/Lock down Quiet/back of room/door locked/shades drawn
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