Rules and Procedures for English I 2014-15
In addition to the rules listed in the Student Handbook, students are expected to:
1. Show respect and encouragement for classmates’ hard work.
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Be supportive of your peers when they are speaking.
Give peer-editing critiques that will motivate your classmates to continue writing
Be supportive of yourself—no “I can’t” or “I’m too stupid.” Ask questions if you’re
confused, and if you give your best effort, we will all help you succeed.
2. Use class time wisely and respectfully.
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Show up to class on time. If you arrive to school late, please see the office for a note.
If another class keeps you late, bring a note from that teacher.
Keep distractions to yourself and other classmates to a minimum.
3. Complete and turn in all class work and homework to the best of your ability.
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Incomplete homework will not be accepted and will be returned to students.
For tests, remember that partial credit is better than no credit. Answer all questions to
the best of your ability.
Put your essays through a spell/grammar check and an additional human proofread
before turning them in.
Tardies and Absences
Students who are late or absent are expected to have a note from the office or another teacher. If
they do not, the consequences are as follows:
Tardy #1: Warning
Tardy #2: Lunch Detention
Tardy #3: Lunch Detention, counts as an absence
Students are responsible for making up all of the work they have missed. The student must ask
the teacher about what they missed in class, must be responsible for knowing the material for
future quizzes and tests, and must turn in all assignments the next class day, or by the deadline
determined by teacher and student.
Late Work Policy
Students are expected to turn in assignments on time. Every class day late without an excused
absence will result in a 2 point penalty. Students who are missing assignments will also attend a
mandatory homework support during lunch until they complete the assignment.
**If you have conflicts that will prevent you from completing your work on time, please contact
me individually as soon as possible before the deadline to work out an extension.
Supplies
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English binder
2 packs college-ruled paper
1 pack of pencils
Book fee or the books required by the class
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me by email at
rgade@hawbridgeschool.org or through the school phone (336) 376-1122 ext 212.
Feel free to also check to the class webpage for assignments, course info, and updates:
http://hawbridgeschool.org/gade/
Thank you, and I look forward to a great school year! – Rebecca Gade
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English I: Introduction to World Literature
First Nine Weeks Syllabus
SAS Curriculum Pathways
Please go to https://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/ and use the "Sign Up" link to
create a student account in order to complete the homework assigned on this site. The assigned
modules involve answering multiple choice questions and completing short writing prompts. The
site will save all of your work for each module. The work may then be printed and submitted to
me for grading.
In this syllabus, assignments from SAS Curriculum Pathways are identified by “SAS” and “QL#.”
We will review procedures for these assignments in class.
Grades
I use a 100 point scale. The value of each assignment is noted throughout this syllabus.
Honors
Honors classes require approximately 1/3 more work. For English I, this means additional
readings and longer paper lengths. All Honors students are required to attend a weekly 8th period
meeting with an English I teacher.
Students wishing to take Honors English I must complete a research paper on a Greek god or
goddess of their choice. The paper should be 3-5 pages long (typed, 12 point Times New Roman,
double-spaced) with MLA citations (at least two sources). The deadline for the paper is Friday,
September 5.
Students will be notified before September 12 if they were accepted into Honors.
1st Nine Weeks: The Greeks
Introduction to course (Weeks 1-3)
Week 1 – Writing Assignment: Cultural Differences and Universal Beliefs (from
AGORA Magazine) 10 points (Due September 2)
Week 2 – Excerpts from Edith Hamilton’s Mythology (specifically on the Trojan War)
Self-directed homework – World Literature: Greek Vision (SAS QL #1189) 15 points
(Due September 12)
Week 3 – Joseph Campbell’s “monomyth” and “The Hero’s Journey”
Annenberg video on The Odyssey
Begin reading The Odyssey
The Odyssey (Weeks 4-6)
15 class participation points
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Classroom discussion and targeted activities
Greek and Latin root words
Margaret Atwood’s “Siren Song” (SAS QL #881) 15 points
Due September 29
Paper on The Odyssey (Week 7) 20 points
Due October 6
Oedipus Rex (Week 8)
5 class participation points
Introduction to Greek Drama
Exam (beginning of Week 9)
20 points
Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (End of Week 9)