Humanities with Mrs. Kuntz
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Use your best manners.
One person speaks at a time. We always have good questions and comments!
Bathroom passes will only be written in the last five minutes of class.
Be on time! Don't snooze; you'll lose!
If you are absent, be ready to roll when you get back to class. Check twitter, text a
friend, etc. You will be expected to take an assessment on the day you return to class.
Materials:
• There are a lot of handouts – you’ll need a folder.
• You’ll need your ipad each day.
Grading:
• All tests and papers are 100 points.
• Cultural credits are 100 points.
• Your third quarter paper is 200 points.
• Reaction papers are 20 points.
• Level One papers/ projects are 100 points.
What we do in Humanities?
Every day in Humanities is a day of beauty. We look at, listen to, and read what different
ages and cultures considered beautiful and meaningful.
Beginning with the ancient Greeks and ending in modern America, we will march
through time. In each of the major time periods we study, we will learn about the culture,
government, art, literature, architecture, music, and values of the period. Humanities allows us to
make connections throughout time and explore what people have created through the arts.
Each student is expected to read the assigned chapters (by the time we have our review
day) and take notes. Additionally, we will read three plays from different eras as well as an
optional book.
Each student is expected to ask questions and contribute to a rich class discussion.
Each student is expected to write a variety of papers during the year, some personal,
some creative, and some factual. Essays will be a part of every test.
Each student will make the decision to take the course at level one or level two. Three
additional independent, ambitious projects are required of the level one student. Two types of
projects are offered: a creative project with background research and research paper. These will
be explained more fully later.