Ms. Fletcher MYP Language A Level 4
(English 1)
2014-2015 Syllabus
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Ms. Fletcher
Cornell University, Harvard University Graduate School of Education bfletcher@uplifteducation.org
MYP English Level 4 is a yearlong English Language Arts course that will prepare scholars for the rigor of college-level AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, and DP English courses. In MYP English Level, scholars will read and analyze a diverse body of literature, write extensively for both timed and take-home assignments, and develop critical thinking and creative skills through a variety of projects and presentations.
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100% of scholars will pass the English I STAAR/EOC assessment.
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Scholars will conduct and extensive analysis of at least three full-length works of literature (novels, plays, etc.).
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Scholars will learn introductory ACT/SAT vocabulary and critical reading skills.
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Scholars will learn analytical reading and writing skills for the AP and IB exam.
In order to maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, the following student expectations will be in place:
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Scholars will come to class prepared with their homework, novels, and supplies (binder, pencil, pen, paper, etc.) every day.
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Scholars will raise their hands when they wish to speak, and will only communicate when they are called upon by Ms. Fletcher.
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Scholars will use respectful language in the classroom and will discuss and write about school-appropriate topics.
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Scholars will respect the property and space of their fellow classmates, Ms. Fletcher, and the school.
To maintain consistency with school wide procedures, consistent behavioral issues will be tracked with the HEROES program. Scholars will be rewarded consistently for display of IB traits, while demerits will be given for inappropriate behavior. Smaller infractions will be handled by Ms.
Fletcher (on a case-by-case basis). Disciplinary action may include;
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Verbal Warning
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Silent Lunch
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Call Home
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Parent Conference
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Pack of Colored Copy Paper (any color)
Box of Kleenex
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Ms. Fletcher MYP Language A Level 4
(English 1)
2014-2015 Syllabus
Scholars with excused absences as documented by the attendance office will be allowed to make up missed assignments, tests, and quizzes. Scholars must turn in make-up work within a timely manner (no longer than 1 week later).
Scholars will be able to redo major assignments and exams only one time. This redo opportunity will be made available only after a scholar has attended a mandatory tutorial session with Ms. Fletcher. The score of the redo and the original exam or assignment will be averaged to calculate the scholar’s grade for that assignment.
Generally, late homework is frowned upon and students are encouraged to complete and turn in their assignments on time. This year late work will be accepted, however scholars will lose 10 points for each class period that an assignment is not turned in. This means that if an assignment is one class period late, the maximum score the scholar will receive is 90/100.
Please note: to ensure fidelity, NO ASSIGNMENTS will be accepted after graded assignments have been returned to the class.
Each nine weeks scholars will be given 1 hall pass. A hall pass allows you 5 minutes outside of the classroom. At the end of the 9 weeks if you have not used your hall pass it will become a
“homework pass”, thereby exempting a scholar from any missing homework assignment. Hall
Passes can only be used during Independent Practice time.
*A used hall pass will be recorded in the Gradebook. Please do not make copies of this page (you will only be wasting paper).
Name: ____________________________________________________
Ms. Fletcher’s Class Hall Pass
2013-2014 School Year, 1 st Semester
This pass was used on: ______________
This pass is valid for hall access (bathroom, locker, etc.) on one occasion. No hall access will be granted without a pass. If this pass remains unused by the end of the nine weeks, it may be redeemed for one Homework Pass.
Time Out: _______________ Time Returned: __________________
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Ms. Fletcher MYP Language A Level 4
(English 1)
2014-2015 Syllabus
For essays and major assignments I will use the following rubric as designated by the International
Baccalaureate. A score of 5 establishes that a scholar has met expectations for that assignment.
Overall the class work will be split into 4 categories: Projects, Assessments, Homework, and Class
Participation. In order to be more aligned with a college setting, we will complete projects on a regular basis and these are worth a major grade. Please check the school website often to know when your scholar is expected to complete these assignments.
40%
30%
Projects, Presentations, & Long-term Essays
Tests, Quizzes, & In-Class Essays
20%
10%
Homework
Participation & Classwork
100-90 = A 89-80 = B 79-70 = C 69 or Below = F
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Ms. Fletcher MYP Language A Level 4
(English 1)
2014-2015 Syllabus
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Can Ms. Fletcher contact you to discuss your scholar’s performance? YES NO
Phone If YES , what is your preferred style of communication? Email
If YES , please provide any or all of the following contact information:
DAYTIME PHONE: __________________________________________________
EVENING PHONE: __________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS: __________________________________________________
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We have read and discussed the Pre-AP English I 2013-2014 Syllabus. We agree to follow all parts of the syllabus, and the parent/guardian agrees to contact Ms. Fletcher whenever he/she has any questions or concerns about his/her student’s performance.
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