EVERGLADES HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH IV HONORS
Instructor: Ms. Hudson
Period: 1,2,6,7
Tutoring: As requested
Office Telephone: 754 323-0500
Email:Christine.Hudson@browardschools.com
Voicemail: (754) 323-0501 x 5708
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
English IV provides instruction in the critical analysis of representative examples from British literature,
as they reflect changes in the language and the development of the literary traditions of the English
language. Writing experiences are structured to provide practice in real-life writing situations likely to
be encountered beyond secondary school, including technical, creative, and traditional academic modes.
Opportunity is provided to extend speaking, researching, and listening skills. Content includes
instruction in vocabulary strategies and reading necessary for comprehension of printed materials.
Technology is incorporated into all aspects of the course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES:
The broad learning objectives are based on the Language Arts Florida Standards. After completing this
course, students will be able to:
Language Arts Florida Standards for Reading
Key Ideas and Details
1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual
evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details
and ideas.
3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Craft and Structure
4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative
meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text
(e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as
well as in words.*
8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as
the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the
approaches the authors take.
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Language Arts Florida Standards for Writing
Text Types and Purposes*
1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant
and sufficient evidence.
2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately
through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details,
and well-structured event sequences.
Production and Distribution of Writing
4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task,
purpose, and audience.
5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each
source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Range of Writing
10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences
REQUIRED CLASS MATERIALS:
Textbook- Florida Collections-Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
 Students are required to bring this text to class on a DAILY basis, unless otherwise
instructed. Failure to do so will result in a zero for any book work given on that day.
 When reading novels, students are required to bring these to class DAILY as well. Failure to
do so will result in a zero for any book work given on that day.
Supplies include the following items: pens (black or blue ink only), pencils, 3-ring binder, spiral or
black and white notebook. Don’t ask for a pen, pencil or paper. It is your JOB to come
to class prepared.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS: Failure to comply with the policies may result in parent
conferences and/or Administrative referral:
1. During the instruction/lecture portion of class, each student must give his/her undivided attention
to the instructor, guest speakers, and classmates who are recognized to speak.
2. Food and beverages, including chewing gum, are not allowed in the classroom at any time.
3. Restrooms are to be used before and after class (must ask for pass for emergencies).
4. Refrain from personal grooming during class.
5. Take pride in the way our classroom and school appear. Do not leave paper or trash on the floor
or desks. Do not write on the desks or walls. Take PRIDE in our school.
6. Each student must bring his/her required materials to class everyday. NO EXCEPTIONS.
7. Sharpen your pencil and sit in your ASSIGNED seat prior to the bell ringing.
8. Physical and verbal abuse are not allowed in our classroom.
9. No personal technological devices should be used or out during class. If a cell phone or iPod, for
example, is seen out during class, the teacher reserves the right to take the device and give it to
an administrator.
10. Personal matters must be taken care of during your lunch period, or before, or after school. No
passes.
11. Students must adhere to all county and school rules.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. ATTENDANCE IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. If you have an excused absence you will
have two days to make up work for every day missed. Upon returning to school see the “while
you were out” folder to pick up assignments you have missed and check with a fellow student to
get missed class notes. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF 0.
2. Homework will be checked and graded. Missed assignments will negatively affect your grade.
3. Students must be able to work independently to complete assigned tasks.
4. Students must be able to work in cooperative groups with other students.
5. Oral participation and writing assignments will be done on a regular basis.
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS/PROJECTS: (This is not all of the assignments students will be doing, this is
just a sample of the Major Assignments. Due dates will be determined as assignment is given.
*typed research paper
*typed literary analysis
*class notebook/portfolio to include all work done in this class
*pre-assessment exam/midterm/final
*warm-up journal
*projects
***There will be many different assignments graded throughout the course done in class and as
homework.
EVALUATION; The grading system will be based on content specific writing components, reading
selections, quizzes, tests, completed assignments, journals, essays, book reports, research paper/poster,
map skills, notebook portfolio, and class participation. A final grade will be given based on the percent
average of the previous and according to the countywide grades scale.
A = 90-100
B+= 87-89
B = 80- 86
C+= 77-79
C = 70-76
D+= 67-69
D = 60-66
F = 0-59
Class Grading; Semester Grade is based on a scale of 100%
Tests
35%
Quizzes
20%
Journal
15%
Homework/Classwork
15%
Projects
15%
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TOTAL
100%
- This grading scale is subject to change at the teacher’s discretion.
- Students must keep all graded assignments in their notebook. If a grade is in question the student must
have the work to show to the teacher.
- Academic dishonesty (cheating of any kind) will result in a grade of 0, a referral and a phone call
home.
- Late assignments will be penalized 10% for 1 day late and 50% for 2 days late. Anything beyond
2 days is a zero. Late work placed in the “late work” box. ***HOMEWORK IS NOT
ACCEPTED LATE.
- Extra Credit: Students will be given extra credit opportunities (essays, posters) during the term.
- You are required to keep this course syllabus in your notebook and please feel free to refer to it as
needed.
- Your success in mastering the content of this course is my utmost priority, but your effort will greatly
affect your performance. If you have any problems or questions, please don’t hesitate to seek my
assistance.
It is recommended that you record the names and phone numbers of at least two other classmates to
form a study group. Please be advised that this syllabus may be altered to suit the needs of the
students and the school.
EVERGLADES HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
PARENTAL CONTACT
Dear Parents or Guardians,
I would like to welcome you and your child to Everglades High School. I am
excited to have your child in our English IV class. I would like to recommend that you
check with your child frequently to see how he/she is doing in class. Please visit our
school’s website and log onto Pinnacle for detailed progress reports on your child’s
academics and attendance. It is important that you be aware of his/her academic
progress. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Everglades High
School.
Please take the time to fill out the following information and have your child return
that portion by August 22,2014.
Thank you,
Ms. Hudson
English
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