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Accelerated English 10
Mr. Karl Streitel
Course Syllabus
(kstreitel@crsd.org)
Clinic Days: Tues. & Thurs.
2:15-2:55 P.M. in room 216 East
Welcome to Accelerated English 10. It is my sincere hope that this will be a rewarding and enlightening
year for all of us, so please do not hesitate to contact me if you have concerns or issues in this class. Together,
we can have a successful and enjoyable year.
CURRICULUM
Reading

A Tale of Two Cities
(Charles Dickens)
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Julius Caesar
(Wm. Shakespeare)
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Catcher in the Rye
(J.D. Salinger)
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My Antonia
(Willa Cather)
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Fahrenheit 451
(Ray Bradbury)
Cry, The Beloved Country
(Alan Paton)
Nonfiction: Engage
College Reading
Independent reading texts
(Students should expect
approximately 15 pages of
reading per assignment)
MATERIALS
Spiral notebook
3-ring binder/folder
USB drive for backup
Writing
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I-Search paper
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Expository pieces
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Narrative pieces
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Persuasive pieces
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Reading logs
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Blog/discussion
entries
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Website entries
Students will complete
scaffolded writing
pieces throughout the
year to gain experience
writing in multiple
genres while studying
the conventions of each
in works by published
authors.
Highlighters (x2)
Multi-colored pens
Vocabulary

Sadlier-Oxford
Level F, 15 units
with cumulative
reviews
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Textual
vocabulary while
reading common
and independent
texts
Skills

Writing lessons and
examples for style,
conventions, and
content students can
apply in their work
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SAT/Keystone
preparation
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How to take a test
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Prefixes, suffixes,
and root words
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Prompt-based/timed
writing practice
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Common SAT
words
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Independence
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Practical
vocabulary
implementation in 
writings
Working within
deadlines
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Public speaking
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Responsibility
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Intellectual curiosity
Working in pairs and
small groups
Post-It notes (1 pack)
Thesaurus (recommended)
Independent reading texts
ATTENDANCE
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Regular attendance is one of the best ways to succeed in this class; however, if you are absent,
you are responsible for checking the absentee notebook and folder and for asking me for
help. All daily assignments and notes also are posted to my website each afternoon.
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Per school policy, any student absent in excess of TWENTY (20) school days may be denied
credit for the course.
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EVALUATION
A weighted grading system is one in which assignments are placed into categories, each of
which has a particular value or weight. Thus, each assignment is worth a certain number of
points and comprises one portion of that particular category to which it is assigned.
For example:
Writing category = 25% of marking period 1 grade
Within the writing category, there are two assignments:
Paper 1 = 100 pts.
Paper 2 = 50 pts.
(150 total points)
So those two assignments combined equal 25% of the marking period grade, and Paper 1 is
worth 100 out of 150 total points. So Paper 1 is actually 2/3 of 25% or 16.7% of the overall
grade.
Thus, the actual value of an assignment depends on its category, point value, and the
number of assignments in that category.
The following list shows how each category of assignments will be weighted in marking
periods 1, 2, and 3:
Writing - 25%
Assessments– 25%
Vocabulary- 25%
Assignments – 25%
The following list shows how each category of assignments will be weighted in marking period
4:
Writing - 17%
Assessments– 20%
Vocabulary- 20%
Assignments – 18%
Final exam – 25%
LATE & MAKEUP WORK
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Any assignment turned in late will be subject to a penalty of ½ off per day late. PLEASE
make every effort to be prompt. Computer emergencies, although sometimes unavoidable,
are not excuses for late work. Writing assignments are penalized at one letter grade per day
late.
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Absent students will be given a time span equal to the number of days absent in which to make
up missed work. (i.e. two days absent = two school days to makeup work)
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All assessments must be made up within FIVE school days of returning after an absence.
Contact and arrangements with teacher must be made within the five-day span if student is
unable to make up assessments in that time frame. Teacher will make determinations on
feasibility when necessary. Failure to make up work within five days will result in a ZERO for
the assessment.
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Failure to attend clinic after signing up to make up a test will result in a penalty on that test.
Council Rock School District strongly encourages parents to survey the outstanding collection of challenging
literature contained within our program. Much of the content presents ideas and issues that are important,
complex, and encourage critical thinking. Any connection discussed in class is made that much stronger by the
conversation and connections that are made at home. We invite you to discuss any of the elements of our
courses with your child's teacher.
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CLASSROOM RULES & Consequences
Our classroom is centered on three key principles that undergird what we do and how we do it:
(1) Intellectual curiosity (a desire for knowledge and new learning);
(2) Effort (the use of one’s maximum ability);
(3) Discipline (controlling one’s self)
1. Please use the restroom between classes or during lunch so as not to miss any work during
class and to not disrupt the class. If you absolutely need to use the restroom during class,
please ask and sign out. Each student is allotted 5 passes per marking period. Extra credit
may be awarded for unused passes. Exceptions will always be made for medical emergencies.
Excessive use of hall passes will result in referral to an administrator.
a. To sign out, find your name on the hall pass chart near the door. Write down the date
of the pass in the column next to your name. Use a new column for each pass.
2. Be in your seat and prepared for class before the bell rings. If you are out of your seat or
talking after the bell rings, then you will be penalized one assignment letter grade AND one
hall pass.
3. Quietly remain in your seat until the bell rings to end class. Do not start packing your
belongings until instructed to do so, and do not stand near the door.
4. Keep your desk and the area around it clean. Trash around your desk and/or markings on your
desk will result in discipline penalties.
5. Follow directions the first time they are given; remain on-task at all times. Work in class is
assigned for your benefit and is thus mandatory.
6. Put forth your best effort in everything you do. Grades will be reduced for any assignments
that display a clear lack of effort (i.e. sloppy handwriting, torn paper, missing name,
accumulation of errors, etc.)
7. Be prepared for class. Missing materials (including paper and/or writing implements) will
result in discipline penalties.
8. Eating or drinking anything except water in the classroom is not permitted.
9. Raise your hand and wait to be called upon before speaking.
10. During a TEST period, any talking while tests are out is assumed to be academic dishonesty and
will result in a ZERO on the test for those talking. Talking after you have finished the test but
while others still have their exams is still considered academic dishonesty; the same penalty
applies. Raise your hand if you have a question.
11. Be prompt, prepared, and polite at all times.
12. Penalties will increase in severity if needed (i.e. detention, point loss, referral, parental
contact).
Policies may be amended if necessary.
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General Assignments Rubric
English—Mr. Streitel
Grade Point
A/3
B-C / 2
D/1
F/0
Explanation
Excellent
 Shows a thorough understanding
of the concept
 Appears extremely neat and
professional
 Few to no mistakes present
 Demonstrates exceptional effort
Acceptable
 Shows an acceptable
understanding of the concepts
 Appears somewhat neat and
professional
 Some mistakes present
 Demonstrates the minimum
effort
Unacceptable
 Shows a lack of understanding of
the concepts
 Appears sloppy or unprofessional
 Several mistakes present
 Demonstrates lack of effort
Assignment was incomplete or
missing