Ms Blisard
EN 46: Principles of English III
472-8103
Room 229
Course Guidelines
The district curriculum is aligned to the Arizona State Standards for Writing and
Reading. Based on best practices, students should write daily, receive specific instruction
in writing, and write for a variety of purposes and audiences. An integrated approach is
assumed for many course objectives. Components of English are interrelated and
intended to be interactive whenever possible. Multiple assessment methods will be used
to evaluate understanding and application of course objectives. Objectives for this course
will be taught to grade level mastery to ensure appropriate articulated learning between
grade levels. Students will have the opportunity to use technology to enhance oral and
written communication skills in this course. Furthermore, students will be studying the
literary elements of short stories, poetry, plays, and the novel.
Required Text: The Short Prose Reader
The Writer’s Choice: Grammar and Composition
Night by Elie Wiesel
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Materials: Paper and writing utensil
Rules: Be respectful, be courteous, and be dependable.
Grades: Semester Grades will be determined by category and weight: Homework 10%,
Tests 45%, and Essays/Projects/Assignments 45%.
Classroom Guidelines
*Students must be in class.
*Students will keep materials according to teacher specifications.
*The use of cell phones, IPODS, MP3 players, and personal electronic devices are not
permitted during class time. These items should be put away and not visible at any time.
*All students must be dressed appropriately for class.
*Food and drink are not permitted in the classroom.
*Late work will not be accepted. Exceptions may be made for major assignments.
*Students who are not in the classroom when the bell rings will be swept.
*Students who are swept must turn in any assignments that are due before 3:30pm on the
day that they are swept. Failure to do so will result in a grade of zero. Also, students are
responsible for making-up all missed work when swept.
*In the event of an excused absence, it is the responsibility of the student to collect all
make-up work from the teacher and turn it in by the next class period following the
absence. Exceptions will be made for excused extended absences.
*Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone caught copying an assignment or
cheating on a test will receive a zero.
*Essays will be typed, unless written neatly in pen, on one side of each page.
*Essays will have a modified MLA heading in the upper left corner of page one:
Student’s First Name Last Name
Teacher’s Name
Name of Class and Assignment
Date written like this: 4 April 2007
Questions and Contacting the Teacher: Questions are always welcome. Questions
regarding assignments or grades received will gladly be addressed before or after
class/school or during any arranged meeting. To contact me outside of class time, my
preparation period is ___________. Messages can be left on voicemail at 480-472-8103
or online at sblisard@mpsaz.org.
Miscellaneous
We may be watching some PG13 movies in conjunction with writing assignments.
Please sign and return this sheet through your student if you give permission for your
child to watch movies rated PG13. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the
viewing of certain materials, an alternate assignment will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact me. My phone number is 472-8103. Feel free
to call at any time, and I will return your call as soon as possible. If you would prefer to
contact me through e-mail, my e-mail address is sblisard@mpsaz.org.
I give permission for my child to watch PG13 movies in conjunction with reading and
writing assignments. Also, I have read and understand the course guidelines.
Parent signature_________________________ Date___________________
Student name___________________________