SYLLABUS: 9th Grade English
Pisgah High School 2014-2015
Instructor: Kelsey Megginson
Planning Period:
Contact Information: 601-829-2825 (PHS)
A Day = 1st Block
B Day = 4th Block
kelsey.megginson@rcsd.ms
Purpose Statement:
In our class we…
Respect each other,
We try our best.
We are a team.
We learn from mistakes.
We create,
And we celebrate each other’s success.
Required Daily Supplies:
 Separate binder for English class with four tabs labeled: Bell-Ringer, Notes/Handouts,
Homework/Quizzes, and Writing.
 Necessary work supplies (paper, planner, and pen or pencil)
Grades:
 Participation (daily score):
o Based on discussion, preparation, attentiveness, and focus.
 Homework (daily score):
o Based on reading assignments, taking notes in class, writing, and/or answering questions.
 In-Class Assignments (daily scores):
o Writing, discussion, group work, and/or reading/responding. This also includes reading
and vocabulary quizzes, which can be cumulative and/or unannounced.
 Summative Assignments (occasional scores):
o Include unit tests, vocabulary tests, essays, research papers, & class projects. These are
60% of the course grade.
Tutoring/Assistance:
I am available for tutoring, assistance, and to answer any of your questions. On A days I am available 1st
block and B days 4th block. If you notice that you need help, please come talk to me sooner rather than
later.
Overview of Course:
1st 9 Weeks:
Short Story Unit
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Paper on TKAM
2nd 9 Weeks:
Nonfiction Unit
Night by Elie Wiesel
Research Paper
3rd 9 Weeks:
Drama Unit
Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare
R & J Project
4th 9 Weeks:
Poetry Unit
Edgar Allen Poe Author Study
Poetry Portfolio