CFS English II Semester 1 Assignment List:
CFS English II Semester 1 Odyssey Assignment Sheet
FOLDER: Plot and Setting
Sub Folder
Horseman in the
Sky
The Monkey’s Paw
Nobel Prize in Lit.
Press Release
Niña
The Californian’s
Tale
Nevado del Ruiz
Volcano
The Bet
Communication:
Communication
Strategies
Writing: Six Traits
of Writing
CHAPTER TEST
Assignment
Vocabulary: Using References and Activity Quiz (AQE2111)
Odyssey Writer 1: Using References
 Tool Kit: Print Vocabulary-Dictionary Entry Template
Horseman in the Sky: Part 1
Horseman in the Sky: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Horseman in the Sky
The Monkey’s Paw: Part 1
The Monkey’s Paw: Part 2
Odyssey Writer 5: Personal Connections
Paste to Draft: Choose 1 Prompt for assignment.
LESSON QUIZ: The Monkey’s Paw
Nobel Prize in Literature
LESSON QUIZ: Nobel Prize in Literature Press Release
Niña: Part 1
Niña: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Niña
A Californian’s Tale: Part 1
A Californian’s Tale: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: The Californian’s Tale
Vocabulary: Technical Vocabulary and Activity Quiz (AQE2161)
Odyssey Writer 11: Technical Vocabulary
 Tool Kit: Print Word Familiarity Chart
Nevado del Ruiz Volcano
LESSON QUIZ: Nevado del Ruiz Volcano
The Bet
LESSON QUIZ: The Bet
Communication Strategies
LESSON QUIZ: Communication Strategies
Six Traits of Writing: Ideas and Content and Activity Quiz
(AQE2191)
Six Traits of Writing: Organization and Activity Quiz (AQE2192)
Six Traits of Writing: Voice and Activity Quiz (AQE2193)
Six Traits of Writing: Sentence Fluency and Activity Quiz
(AQE2194)
Six Traits of Writing: Word Choice and Activity Quiz (AQE2195)
Six Traits of Writing: Conventions and Activity Quiz (AQE2196)
LESSON QUIZ: Six Traits of Writing
Plot and Setting
Functional Text:
Cover Letter and
Job App.
Daedulus and
Icarus
The Ransom of Red
Chief
A Raid on the
Oyster Pirates
The Cabuliwallah
Communication:
Job Interview
Writing: Short
Story or
Autobiography
CHAPTER TEST
Assignment
Vocabulary: Context Clues and Activity Quiz (AQE2211)
A Problem: Part 1
A Problem: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: A Problem
Cover Letter and Job Application: Part 1 and Activity Quiz
(AQE2221)
Cover Letter and Job Application: Part 2 and Activity Quiz
(AQE2223)
Odyssey Writer 17: Completing a Job Application
 Tool Kit: Print Job Application template and complete
Odyssey Writer 18: Cover Letter
 Tool Kit: Print Cover Letter template.
LESSON QUIZ: Functional Text: Cover Letter and Job App.
Daedulus and Icarus: Part 1
Daedulus and Icarus: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Daedulus and Icarus
Odyssey Writer 22: Compare and Contrast Character Traits
 Tool Kit: Print Venn Diagram. Use for next TWO lessons.
The Ransom of Red Chief: Part 1
The Ransom of Red Chief: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: The Ransom of Red Chief
Raid on Oyster Pirates: Part 1
Odyssey Writer 23: Evaluate Use of Descriptive Language
Paste to Draft.
Raid on Oyster Pirates: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: A Raid on Oyster Pirates
The Cabuliwallah: Part 1
The Cabuliwallah: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: The Cabuliwallah
Communication: Job Interview
LESSON QUIZ: Communication: Job Interview
Writing a Short Story and Activity Quiz (AQE2281)
Writing an Autobiography and Activity Quiz (AQE2282)
Grammar Focus: Possessives and Activity Quiz (AQE2283)
Review Features of Short Story and Autobiography and Activity
Quiz (AQE2284)
Lesson Quiz: Writing: Short Story or Autobiography
Character
ES 922
FOLDER: Theme and Conflict
Lesson #
E2111
E2112
Sub Folder
Universal Themes
E2113
E2115
The Interlopers
E2121
E2123
Leiningen vs. Ants
E2124
E2131
E2141
E2143
E2151
E2153
Functional Text:
Directions and
Map
By the Waters of
Babylon
E2161
E2162
Hurricane Threat
to Florida
E2163
Like the Sun
E2171
E2181
E2191
Communication:
Public Speaking
Conventions
Writing: Analytical
Essay
E2192
E2193
E2194
E2195
E2196
CHAPTER TEST
Sub Folder
Story of an Hour
Lesson #
E2211
A2213
E2215
Beware of the Dog
Tell-Tale Heart
E2221
E2223
E2222
Three Poems
About America
E2224
E2231
E2233
E2244
What War Looks
Like
Writing: Reflective
Essay
E2241
E2243
E2251
E2252
Assignment
Universal Themes: Part 1
Universal Themes: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: A Problem
The Interlopers: Part 1
The Interlopers: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: The Interlopers
Vocabulary: Categorizing Words/Identify Salient Features and
Activity Quiz (AQE2331
Leiningen vs. the Ants: Part 1
Odyssey Writer 32: Personal Narrative: Conflict
Paste to Draft: Choose 1 Prompt for assignment.
Leiningen vs. the Ants: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Leiningen vs. the Ants
Directions and Map: Part 1
Directions and Map: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Functional Text: Directions and Map
By the Waters of Babylon: Part 1
By the Waters of Babylon: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: By the Waters of Babylon
Hurricane Threat to Florida: Part 1
Hurricane Threat to Florida: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Hurricane Threat to Florida
Like the Sun: Part 1
Like the Sun: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Like the Sun
Public Speaking Conventions
LESSON QUIZ: Communication: Public Speaking Conventions
Analytical Essay: Pre-write and Activity Quiz (AQE2391)
Analytical Essay: Draft and Activity Quiz (AQE2392)
Analytical Essay: Revise; Gerunds, Infinitives, Participles and
Activity Quiz (AQE2393)
Analytical Essay: Edit/Final Draft and Activity Quiz (AQE2394)
LESSON QUIZ: Writing: Analytical Essay
Theme and Conflict
Lesson #
E2311
E2313
E2321
E2323
E2331
E2333
E2334
E2335
E2341
E2343
E2351
E2353
E2361
E2363
E2371
E2373
E2381
E2391
E2392
E2393
E2394
FOLDER: Narrator and Voice
FOLDER: Character
Sub Folder
A Problem
Updated Fall 2011
CHAPTER TEST
Assignment
Story of an Hour: Part 1
Story of an Hour: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Story of an Hour
Vocabulary: Prefix, Suffix, Roots and Activity Quiz (AQE2421)
Beware of the Dog: Part 1
Beware of the Dog: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Beware of the Dog
Vocabulary: Relate New Vocabulary to Familiar Words and
Activity Quiz (AQE2431)
Tell-Tale Heart: Part 1
Tell-Tale Heart: Part 2
LESSON QUIZ: Tell-Tale Heart
3 Poems About America: Part 1
3 Poems About America: Part 2
Odyssey Writer 51: Personal Response to Literature
LESSON QUIZ: 3 Poems About America
What War Looks Like
LESSON QUIZ: What War Looks Like
Reflective Essay: Pre-write and Activity Quiz (AQE2461)
Reflective Essay: Draft and Activity Quiz (AQE2462)
Reflective Essay: Revise: Subj/Verb-Pronoun/Antecedent
Agree and Activity Quiz (AQE2463)
Reflective Essay: Edit/Final Draft and Activity Quiz (AQE2464)
LESSON QUIZ: Writing: Reflective Essay
Narrator and Voice
Lesson #
E2411
E2413
E2421
E2423
E2425
E2431
E2433
E2435
E2441
E2443
E2444
E2451
E2461
E2462
E2463
E2464
E2253
E2261
E2263
E2271
E2281
E2282
E2283
E2284
Course Requirements and Grading Guidelines are Listed on Reverse 
CFS English II Semester 1 Assignment List:
CFS English II Semester 1 Course Requirements and Grading Guidelines
Reading
(Student Selected Books)
Odyssey
Updated Fall 2011
ES 922
(Computer Assignments)
All students will be required to read one or more books during each grading quarter of the semester.
The selected book must meet the following requirements:

Not previously read for class credit in the Center for Success or for other classes.

Not required reading for any other English class on campus.

Not on the Restricted list (shown below).

The book must be listed at the website www.arbookfind.com.

The level of the book must be in the student’s individual level (ZPD).
The Odyssey program consists of computer-based instruction and can be accessed in the classroom as
well as at www.compasslearning.com.
Reading time will be provided in class. Students must be reading during this time for credit on the
Reading Log (see below).
Lessons
Instruction is delivered and requires action from students to complete the computer lessons. At the
conclusion of a lesson, a quiz may be administered based on the information contained in the lesson.
Only books read IN CLASS are eligible to earn points. No credit is given for books read outside of class.
Only books read IN CLASS can be tested on; Reading Logs must list the book being tested on, and must
reflect sufficient evidence of the book being read in class.
If a student does not have a book at the beginning of the class period the student may not access a
computer until the allotted reading time has passed. The student may use acceptable (see instructor)
reading material during the reading time to earn credit for the Reading Log.
READING GOALS
Reading Points
Each student will have an established reading point goal. The number of points required for each
grade quarter is listed on the Student Reading Goals form (found in each student’s personal folder.)
This form is generated by the instructor after the student has completed the STAR ® Reading Test.
The number of points earned by reading a book and taking a quiz on the book varies by book.
Students enrolled in more than one English class in the Center will be required earn points for each
class, and reading point goals will increase accordingly.
Book Level
Individual goals are also set for Book Level (based on the STAR ® Reading Test results). This is known as
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and indicates the book level required to improve reading skills.
Comprehension
Each book quiz taken will have its points adjusted based on the Comprehension Score. All points will
be earned for a score of 100%; a lower comprehension score will have the number of points earned
reduced based on the test score.
A separate score is generated for the grade for the reading portion. A student scoring 85% on
comprehension will earn 100% of available points for the reading section of the grade. A score above
85% will earn bonus points. These bonus points may be used to “make up” for missing Reading Points.
Book Quiz
When a book has been completed, a quiz (10 – 20 questions) will be administered. The book must
have been listed on the Reading Log (see below) and a minimum of one-half of the book must have
been read in class. Verification that the book has been read in class and is listed on the Reading Log
will be made prior to administration of the quiz.
READING LOG
Each student will keep a weekly READING LOG which is completed DAILY in class. The reading log is due
on the last scheduled class day each week. Late reading logs will not be accepted unless the student is
absent on the last scheduled class day of the previous week.
Students not reading (sleeping, texting, doing other course work, etc.) during the allotted reading time
will not receive credit for reading for that day and are not allowed to “make-up” reading time for
credit.
Reading Logs will be collected, verified by the instructor, and points assigned every class period.
Students enrolled in the Center for more than one English class must complete a reading log for each
class.
A Reading Log must indicate the book being read in class; no credit will be given for tests on books not
read in class.
ASSIGNMENTS
The assignments consist of interactive lessons as well as writing assignments, quizzes and chapter
tests. A final exam will consist of questions based on course material delivered during the instruction.
Each student is responsible for taking notes on the lesson. (See NOTES section below.)
Writing
Some assignments, identified as Odyssey Writer, require the student to write a response to a given
prompt or vocabulary lesson. Please note the writing requirements listed below. Most writing
assignments will be submitted electronically for grading; some lessons require a hard copy of the
lesson to be printed from the “Tool Kit” (provided by the Odyssey program), completed by the student,
and handed in for grading.
Writing Guidelines
If the writing prompt indicates specific requirements (ex. 5 paragraph essay, compare and contrast
essay), then the instructions must be followed to earn maximum credit. Refer to the “Prompt
Response” section below.
If the writing prompt does not specify specific writing requirements, refer to the “Prompt Response”
section below. All writing must consist of well-constructed sentences. Spelling and grammar will be
graded according to accepted high-school standards.
Prompt Response
The given prompt will indicate one of the following response types:
“Analytical Essay”: See “Multi-paragraph Essay”.
“Essay”: 1 to 3 paragraphs that sufficiently respond to the prompt.
“Multi-paragraph Essay”: Must contain the following features:

Introduction – communicate a thesis statement

Body – one or more paragraphs that support the thesis statement with meaningful
examples

Conclusion – Summary paragraph
“Response” or “Short Response”: Write a paragraph response; sentence structure, spelling, and
grammar rules apply.
Work submitted electronically will be graded and returned electronically.
CLASSROOM AIDS
Cell phones and other electronic devices that access the web will not be permitted during in-class
administration of quizzes and tests. Students who use such devices will have their scores voided and a
grade of “0%” will be assigned to the quiz or test with no opportunity for a “re-take”.
Student notes (see below) taken during the lessons may be used during any in-class quiz and test.
STUDENT NOTES
Students are required to take notes on the lessons. Notes will be verified by the instructor in class.
Notes taken on lessons that are taken outside of class time will also be accounted for. Students who
are absent and do not work on lessons outside of class will not receive credit for notes.
Requirements for Grade Credit

Notes must be taken on the lesson being presented on the computer. A printed copy
(from the computer) is not acceptable for credit.

Notes must be legible and easily identifiable as being from the lesson; the notes must
include the lesson title, examples and definitions (as presented) in the lesson.

If in doubt, check with the instructor for proper format (the Cornell Notes format is
preferred, but not required.)

Notes may be verified for content and accuracy by the instructor at any time.

“Copied” or notes “borrowed” from other students or other sources, or completed by
persons other than the student, are not acceptable.
Grading Policies
Grade policies are aligned with school and district standards.
To earn credit, a reading log must contain the following information:

Student Name/Week Number.

Reading summary: Page numbers read IN CLASS, 3 sentence (minimum) summary of
daily reading with instructor initials for each day. Sentences must use proper grammar
and sentence construction.

Bar chart completed.
Make-up Reading Log
Students who are absent for one or more class periods may be allowed to “make-up” missing reading
log entries. The student must obtain one “Make-up Reading Log” from the instructor for each absent
day. To earn credit for the Make-Up Reading Log, the student must read a minimum of 30 minutes on
his/her own time for each date absent and have the form signed by responsible
(parent/guardian/teacher) adult.
The Make-up Reading Log is attached to the current weeks’ Reading Log and submitted with the
current reading log.
Make-up Reading Logs must be completed within the equal number of days of the absence.
GRADING SCALE
A = 90.0 – 100% B = 80.0 – 89.9% C = 70.0 – 79.9% D = 60.0 – 69.9% F = 0.0 – 59.9%
WEIGHTING
Odyssey
(45% of grade)
Reading
(25% of grade)
Final Exam**
Quiz*
Test*
Writing
Notes/Participation
Reading Goals
Reading Log
5%
15%
12%
20%
20%
8%
20%
*NOTE: All Odyssey Quizzes and Tests must be completed in the classroom. Any quiz or test not
completed in the classroom will receive no credit.
*NOTE: All book tests must be completed in the classroom. Any quiz not completed in the classroom
will receive no credit.
**NOTE: Students who have earned a minimum score of 90% on all course work will be released from
the final exam requirement.
Assignment “Due Dates” are posted in the classroom. Assignments turned in late may be subject to a
late penalty or no credit. Verify with instructor.