English II Syllabus
Moore High School
2014-2015
Instructor: Amy Treadwell, Room 734
Home phone: (405) 298-5936
Cell phone: (405) 902-5808
Email: amytreadwell@mooreschools.com
Moore High School: 735-4700
Website: www.mooreschools.com/Domain/3071
Course Overview
The English II class prepares students for upper level high school English classes by introducing
and reinforcing reading, writing, grammar, speaking, listening and research skills. We will read
5 major literary works per this year, including plays, novels, and nonfiction works. Students will
construct persuasive and reflective essays, discuss ideas and topics relevant to current events,
and practice public speaking and presentation skills. We will also practice grammar, usage, and
mechanics and literary analysis as preparation for the Oklahoma End of Instruction (EOI) exams.
Note: Students will write research papers during the first 6 weeks of the spring semester
(January-February). Students will need access to a working printer and a method for transferring
documents (flash drive, email account) by the beginning of the spring semester. Students have
access to printers at the school library before and after school or during lunch time. The Moore
Public Library is another great resource when students need computer or printer access.
Course Objectives
English II is designed to correlate with the Oklahoma Language Arts Priority Academic Student
Skills (PASS) and the Moore Public Schools English Curriculum Guide. The ultimate goals,
however, are to prepare students to excel in any career, give them practical tools to evaluate their
world, increase their confidence in expressing their ideas, and enable them to live full, rich lives.
Course Texts
One literature book: Literature: The Reader’s Choice, Course 5, Glencoe
One composition book: Writing with Power, Perfection Learning
Student Supplies
One three-ring binder (1 inch thick)
One package loose-leaf paper (college ruled)
One package of divider tabs (5 tabs)
One composition book
Grading and Evaluation
First 6 weeks: 30%
Second 6 weeks: 30%
Third 6 weeks: 30%
Semester exam: 10%
Total: 100%
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Literary works (Fall semester)
First 6 weeks:
Antigone by Sophocles
Second 6 weeks:
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Third 6 weeks:
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Spring Semester
Fourth 6 Weeks
Fifth 6 weeks
Sixth 6 weeks
* Short
Research paper and presentation
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
stories, poems, news articles, essays, and book excerpts will supplement major works.
Absences, Late and Make-up Work
Students who are absent more than 10.5 days each semester cannot receive credit for the course.
Students must be in the classroom at the bell to avoid an unexcused tardy. Two tardies constitute
an absence. Any student who misses more than 5 minutes of class will be counted absent.
Late work will be docked 10% per day late, excluding weekends or school holidays.
Make-up work for exempt absences (see student handbook) may earn full credit. The number of
days allowed to make up missed assignments will be equal to the number of days absent. It is
the student’s responsibility to ask for and complete any work missed during an absence.
Cheating or Plagiarism
Any assignment or test completed by fraudulent means will receive a zero and may result in
disciplinary action. Identical papers will not be accepted.
Extra Credit
Students may earn extra credit up to five percent of the total course points. Take advantage of
these opportunities as they arise during the semester. Extra credit is not offered at the last minute.
Disabilities
Reasonable accommodations will be made for any student with disabilities.
Final Note
English II is designed to provoke thoughtful discussion. We will explore what we think, what
we believe, and what others believe, and come to better understand ourselves and our world.
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