Course Syllabus
General Course Information
Subject:
English
Department: Language Arts
Course Title: Mythology
Year: 2015-2016
Room #: 323
Period: 4th/6th hour
Course Description: This semester course focuses on World Mythology. Students will
have an opportunity to explore Myths from around the world. The Classical Myths from
Greece and Rome, Norse Myths, Egyptian, and Modern will be covered. Students will be
reading, and writing both essays and creative projects. (Prerequisites: English 9)
Website:
www.cchsagnello.weebly.com
Office Hours: Students: My prep hour is 2nd period
Parents: Please schedule an appointment.
Welcome/Introduction to Course:
Welcome to Mythology! This course is an elective in the Language Arts Department.
Students will be applying knowledge and skills gained from other courses to analyze,
interpret, and examine a wide variety of myths from various cultures around the world.
Both reading and writing skills will be practiced.
Learning Outcomes
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to read and interpret myths and some of the ways they function in societies and
cultures
to read and interpret mythic metaphors symbols, and analogies
to compare and contrast significant characters, events, symbols, and actions
(called motifs) in one story with similar events in another story
to describe and discuss the cultures that produced the myths
to improve analytical, conceptual, connective writing skills
to discover what these stories have to do with our lives today
Reading
Required Text: Reading Literature, McDougal, Littell, and World Literature, Holt,
Reinhart, Winston, and Bulfinch’s Mythology, Nook edition.
Grading
Papers/Projects
Weekly Assignments
Drafts
100%-94%
93%-90%
A
A-
25 pts each
10-15 pts each
5 pts each
89%-87%
86%-84%
83%-80%
79%-77%
76%-74%
73%-70%
69%-67%
66%-64%
63%-60%
59%-
A
B
C
D
F
B+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Student has achieved EXCELLENCE
Student is doing GOOD WORK
He or she is above average
Student is doing an average amount of work and passing the class
Student is doing below average work and passing the class
Student is failing to complete this class
Cheating/Plagiarism:
See Student Handbook
Students are responsible for checking for missing work and grades online. A student computer is
available in my classroom, and computers are available in labs around the building. Progress
reports will be intermittently issued for students who are failing, or are close to it. Students with
a C- or better will not receive printed progress reports from the teacher.
Course Schedule/Outline
Creation Myths from around the World
Greek/Roman Mythology
Norse Mythology
Egyptian Mythology
Native American Mythology
Modern Myths
Classroom Conduct:
Students must show Respect and Responsibility at all times. Disrespect and
Irresponsibility are grounds for detention.
PASSES
Passes are required in this building. They are also required in this classroom. Students
will be given three passes per semester. Students are responsible for keeping these
passes. Bring your own passes everyday. No locker, drink, or phone passes will be
given. Students may leave the classroom for emergency purposes (illness) only.
3 BEFORE ME
If a student misses class (for whatever reason) it is his or her responsibility to inquire as
to the assignments or activities he or she missed. As a rule, ask at least 3 other students
in the class before approaching the teacher.
PARTICIPATION GRADE
If you are not in class you are not participating in class. Participation is A PART of your grade.
Weekly Work and Effort Grade
This grade will be based on daily effort in class. Work habits and attendance all factor
into this weekly grade.
Five points will be awarded weekly if the student has come to class on time, has the
proper materials, spent the entire hour focused and working on the current project and the
project is turned in on time.
Your grade will go down if you take part in any or all of the following activities.
Remember that this grade is up to me to decide. If I see you in any of the following
activities your grade will suffer on the daily/weekly basis.
 Did not work in class
 Sleeping
 Working on other class work (if my classwork is not up to date)
 Tardies
 Unexcused absences
 Poor behavior/attitude
 Disturbing other students
 Late work
 Missing work
 Tampering with other students work
 Headphones/cell phones (see student handbook for policy)
 Or any other behavior that I think is inappropriate
TARDIES
When the bell rings any student not in their appropriate seat is tardy. Please see the
student handbook for the tardy policy. Every tardy after 3 will be considered an
unexcused absence. Remember, each tardy will lower your Participation Grade.
TEACHER REQUESTS
Students are not excused from class until I release them. If I have to make a request of an
individual more than once, he or she will be considered "Disrespectful" and will receive
the appropriate consequence (detention). Remember, if you are sent to the office you
will receive an automatic detention. If you do not reach the office you will receive a
detention for being sent and another detention for not following instructions.
REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to provide for themselves the following: Writing utensils, a binder
and notebook to contain all class materials and for note taking. The following should be
brought to class EVERYDAY: Reading book, class folder and notebook, writing utensil,
completed assignments.
A COMMENT ON THE DRESS CODE
We are all aware of the student dress code, whether we agree with it or otherwise. It will
be enforced in my classroom. As this is my classroom, if I deem a student’s dress
inappropriate, he or she will be removed from the room with an opportunity to find
something more appropriate to wear. Please limit your wardrobe to clothing appropriate
to a school environment so as not to become a distraction in my class.
A WORD ON CELL PHONES
Cell phones are not allowed in class. If I see a cell phone I will confiscate it. If I hear a
cell phone I will confiscate it. Students may discuss the return of their cell phones with
the administration at the end of the day.
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I have read the above syllabus regarding Mythology, and understand my child/student’s
responsibilities in this classroom.
Guardian X______________________ Student X______________________Date______