NANN HARWOOD – ENGLISH IV SYLLABUS
English Teacher
Nann.harwood@warren.kyschools.us
Objective: Assignments and activities for the class are designed to help students develop their power of
expression, both in oral and written communication. Students will also be expected to develop independent
critical reading and thinking skills as they are exposed to literary classics, as well as a range of genres, styles,
and contexts.
Grades are based on formative (30%) and summative assignments (70%). Your course grade for English will
be based on the following:
 Homework
 Quizzes (sometimes unannounced)
 In class writings
 COMPASS/ KYOTE prep
 Essays, research project & other writings
 Exams, including cumulative semester exams
 Bellringers
 Class presentations, discussions, and other projects
 Grammar
Supplies:
 Pens/pencils (ONLY BLACK OR BLUE INK)
 Paper (daily)
 Composition notebook
 1 3-ring binder
UNITS OF STUDY
All units that we are studying this year are in alignment with the Common Core standards for English and
emphasize speaking and listening, language, informational reading, literary reading, and writing.
Each unit will also incorporate grammar, research, analysis, and the performance assessment portfolio.
Analytical, argumentative and informational writings will be emphasized in the performance assessment
portfolio.
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GRAMMAR (TAUGHT THROUGHOUT YEAR)
READING AND ANALYZING LITERATURE
READING AND RESPONDING TO TEXTS
RESEARCH
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO: All students will complete a performance assessment for
English 4 in a portfolio format. The four pieces will include informational, argumentative, analytical
and reflective. At least one piece will be from another class. This is a requirement of the course and
counts a major part of your senior English grade.
RULES FOR MY CLASSROOM
1. No food or candy is allowed in class. Bottled drinks (H2O, Gatorades, soft drinks) are allowed. If
the classroom is left in a mess, privileges will be taken away. Sunflower seeds are not allowed at any time!
2. Arrive on time. No tardies! You must have a tardy slip to enter class after the bell.
3. Be prepared. Have all assignments ready for class. Bring paper and pencil each day.
4. No sleeping is allowed in class. Always keep your head up and pay attention to the teacher and the lesson.
5. Be respectful to everyone at all times.
6. Use the bathroom between classes. Do not ask to leave the classroom unless called by the office.
7. Throw away all trash. Do not attempt a free throw from your desk to the trash. I am not recruiting for the
NBA or any other sport.
8. Follow all guidelines and rules for this class as well as the school!
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT CONSEQUENCES AND/OR DISCIPLINE ACTIONS, REFER TO THE DISCIPLINE
CHART POSTED BY THE DOOR.
EXPECTATIONS
1. Do not talk when the teacher is talking. No talking when teacher or someone else is on the phone. Use your
manners. During group work talking is obviously permitted, however, the discussion must stay on topic.
2. Talking is not permitted during independent reading or writing times.
3. Raise your hand before speaking, when asking a question or when answering a question.
4. Stay in your assigned seat and do not move the desks in the room unless asked by the teacher.
5. You must be in the classroom before the tardy bell rings or you will be counted tardy. Punctuality and
preparedness are important. This includes coming to class on time with all needed materials (books, pens, etc.)
and being prepared to learn.
6. You are to be in your seat when the bell rings. Standing outside of the door, just inside the door or leaving
your backpack in the room is not the same as being present and seated.
7. Students should be actively listening during lectures and taking notes. Talking is not permitted. If you have a
question, raise your hand and wait to be called on. Always assume that anything I tell you will be on a test, and
always assume you need to take notes.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
-DO NOT ASK to leave the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class. My classroom does not have a revolving
door so use your time wisely between classes. I must do the same.
-CELL PHONES, MP3 PLAYERS, HEADPHONES and I-PODS. Such items must be turned off as you enter class. If
you are caught with one after class starts I will take it (even if you are “just checking” the time or need to “tell
your mom something”). Please remember our technology policy at the times that it is allowed. I will confiscate
your phone and refer you in accordance with the student handbook policy. At certain times in class, technology
will be allowed when it is a part of the lesson. REFER TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK AND DISCIPLINE CHART.
Students are not allowed to charge electronic devices in the classroom.
-YOU ARE SEATED IN GROUPS OF FOUR. WHEN I STATE THAT WE ARE DOING GROUP WORK IN CLASS, YOU WILL
NEED TO TURN YOUR DESKS TO FACE EACH OTHER.
-Do not touch anything on my desk or sit at my desk. This is my personal area. Please respect my
personal space; I often have items on my desk that are important.
-GETTING YOUR ATTENTION: I will say "allons-y" and you will say "oui, madame". OR I will hold up my hand
and count to three silently until I have your attention.
Homework/Late Work/Make-Up Work – CHECK EDMODO FOR THE DAILY ASSIGNMENTS AND READINGS.
-DUE DATES ARE DUE DATES. All assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the due date. Late
work will be PENALIZED one letter grade for each school day it is late and be marked in Infinite Campus if it is
late, missing or otherwise.
-All assignments must be submitted on the exact due date for full credit. Assignments missed due to unexcused
absences including suspensions will be a ZERO. Attendance is considered very important. Regularly missing
class can result in reduced understanding of the subject, missed assignments and lower test grades. You MAY
NOT make-up assignments, tests, quizzes or presentations from unexcused absences.
-If you miss a class period because of an excused absence, YOU are required to get the missing assignments and
handouts. Even if you are excused from class, you are still required to keep up with assigned reading and
assignments (which are posted online). This will ensure you are able to participate in class discussions when
you return to school and keep you from having too much make-up work.
-Make-Up work for an excused absence will receive full credit based on the school policy of 1 day grace per day
of excused absence. Computer or other technology problems do not qualify as an excuse for late work. If you
have printer problems, handwrite the assignment, e-mail it to me, or bring it to school saved as a pdf file on a
flash drive. BE SURE TO HAVE A VALID EMAIL FOR EMAILING SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS, SO THAT YOU CAN
CHECK FOR THE DAY’S ASSIGNMENT, ETC.
You may email assignments (or if you have any questions) to my school email:
nann.harwood@warren.kyschools.us
-Cheating and Plagiarism: DON’T DO IT! You will receive a “0” for the assignment. Colleges and universities will
not tolerate academic dishonesty. REFER TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK. ANY form of plagiarism is considered
cheating, and will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to: either copying homework from a friend
or allowing a friend to copy homework, buying papers off the internet, paying a friend to write a paper or do
homework for you (or getting them to do it for free), or copying and pasting parts of a paper from another
source (without giving proper citations). All work must be your own!!
EXTRA CREDIT WILL NOT BE OFFERED UNLESS IT IS ACADEMIC, SUCH AS A EXTRA QUESTION ON A TEST.
IN ADDITION, IF YOU NEED TO MAKE UP WORK OR A TEST, YOU MAY ATTEND ESS FOR TWO SESSIONS TO
PRACTICE BEFORE TAKING THE TEST.
Parent signature: _________________________
Date:__________________________
Student signature: ________________________
Date: __________________________