ENGLISH II
COURSE OUTLINE
Teacher: Mrs. Rosemarie Grice, Teacher
Email: rosemarie.grice@barren.kyschools.us
Barren County High School
507 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-6315
CURRICULUM:
The English II curriculum requires a study of various authors in world literature.
We will read works such as Julius Caesar, Of Mice and Men, and Antigone. Students
will also read a variety of plays, poems, and short stories using close reading strategies..
English II students will write essays, speeches, on-demands, open-responses, and journal
entries. Some of the writing will take place in a writing workshop setting during class
time, and some writing will be completed as homework. Added emphasis is also placed
on speaking/listening, writing, spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
GRADING POLICY:
Each student will be graded on a point system. Each assignment, quiz, test, and
piece of writing will be given a point value. Your grade will be based on the number you
get correct. A scoring guide will accompany assignments so that you will understand
what is required to earn a particular score.
MATERIALS:
Each student will need:
1. A 3-ring Notebook
2. Black or Blue Pen and/or pencil
3. It is important for every student to come to class with these materials. Be
responsible!
CLASSROOM GUIDELINES:
1. Respect yourself and others.
2. Be on time to class.
3. Follow school rules and procedures.
4. Listen and pay attention in class.
5. Be positive.
UNITS OF STUDY:
 Dystopian Literature. Read, analyze, and discuss a variety of short stories
from the text that address dystopias/utopias. A look at where literature,
science fiction, and social commentary merge.
 Persuasive Techniques Unit: read Julius Caesar and discuss and practice
some of the persuasive/argument techniques used in the play. Students
will research, write, and deliver a persuasive speech to the class.
 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, an examination of an American
Classic and its themes of Mental Health, Loneliness, and The American
Dream.
 Antigone by Sophocles. A look at the Trilogy of Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at
Colonus, and Antigone, the history of the Greek Theater and its influence
on us today.
 Complete grammar exercises that correspond to the novels, stories, or
plays we are reading throughout the school year.
 Read young adult fiction and non-fiction titles in a Literature Circles
format.
 Vocabulary enrichment through Greek and Latin Roots, reading in
context, and discussion.
PROCEDURES:
 ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL: Be in your seat before the tardy bell rings. Stay
in your seat, unless otherwise instructed, and until the bell rings to leave. No one
will be allowed to stand at the door at dismissal time.
 ASSIGNED SEATING: You will have an assigned seat, and you will be required
to sit there. I reserve the right to make changes to the seating arrangement if
necessary.
 DAILY WORK: Class begins as soon as the bell rings. There will be an activity
posted or handed out as you come in, and you should begin working on it right
away. These “bell ringers” will be taken up every other week for a grade.
 MAKE-UP WORK: Check the ‘while you were out’ tray for handouts you may
have missed while out. If you missed a test, you may take a make-up test before
or after school in my classroom.
 LATE WORK: For each day a homework assignment is turned in late, points will
be deducted.
 CELL PHONES: Are not permitted to be in use in the classroom. Please keep
them on silent and put away during class time. Students who violate this rule will
be reported.
 CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE: I expect each student to follow the rules in my
classroom. I will give one warning if a rule is broken. If a student continues to
misbehave, he/she will be written up and reported to the office. Parents/guardians
will be notified to report your progress.
 HALL PASS Students must sign out on the class sign-out sheet and take the hall
pass. The pass is on a lanyard and must be worn around your neck and remain
visible while out of the classroom. Only one student out of class at a time.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY: The school’s make-up work policy will apply. Work
may be made up before or after school and must be scheduled with me. Students
will not be allowed to make up work during class time.
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PLAGIARISM/ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY: Plagiarism and academic
dishonesty are serious offenses. The academic work of a student is expected to be
his/her own effort. Students must give the author(s) credit for any source material
used. To represent ideas or interpretations taken from a source without giving
credit is a flagrant act. To present a borrowed passage after having changed a few
words, even if the source is cited, is also plagiarism. Students who commit any
act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade in that portion of the
course work. Acts of academic dishonesty will be reported to the administration.
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I have read the course syllabus for ___________________ and I understand the
expectations and requirements for this course.
Parent Signature: _____________________________
Student Signature: ____________________________
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Return to Mrs. Grice for a 10 point grade
The teacher reserves the right to alter this syllabus at any time during the course.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information listed in this
syllabus, please contact me during my planning period at 651-6315.