ENGLISH II SYLLABUS
Fall 2015/Spring 2016
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mrs. Shannon Schulter
Warren East High School/Classroom #320
(270) 781-1277
Shannon.Schulter@warren.kyschools.us
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course integrates the study of literature and language including grammar review in preparation for
the EOC (End of Course Exam) and On Demand tests in May. Your score on the EOC counts as 10% of
your final grade. Components of the ACT Exam are also incorporated.
PRIMARY COURSE OBJECTIVE
English II will provide challenging lessons that cause higher-level thinking and promote increased
analysis of literature, along with review of ACT concepts, including reading strategies and grammatical
review.
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Annotate a literary text,
Read and analyze different genres,
Make warranted and logical assertions about an author’s arguments,
Write essays effectively,
Recognize and use literary terms,
Apply literary terminology to different genres,
Understand and use documentation
Answer multiple-choice questions similar to EOC exam, and
Use technology to complement an understanding of literature.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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Paper (Daily)
Pens and/or Pencils (Daily)
Binder (to keep materials organized)
Composition Notebook or Other Notebook for Reader Responses
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
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Highlighters (We use these a lot to revise our essays.)
Rulers
3-hole punch
WISH LIST
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Tissues
Hand Sanitizer
**Literature study focuses on works of different genres, varied authors, and specific
literary elements. Composition focuses on effective writing through a variety of
essays, response writings, and MLA documentation practice.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
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Short Stories
Poetry
Novels
Myths and Legends
Drama
Nonfiction
Grammar Usage
Essay Writing
ACT Prep
Literary Terms and Analysis
LITERATURE TO BE STUDIED
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Short Stories
o “Harrison Bergeron”
o “Initiation”
o “The Landlady”
o “The Pit and the Pendulum”
o “Fall of the House of Usher”
Novels
o A Separate Peace
o Excerpts from To Kill a Mockingbird, Invisible Man, etc.
Dramas
o Julius Caesar
o Oedipus/Antigone
Poetry
o “Where I’m From”
o “The Facebook Sonnet”
o “The Chariot”
o “Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day”
o “My Mistress’ Eyes are Nothing like the Sun”
o “The Road Not Taken”
Nonfiction
o Night
o supplementary articles to literary works
**This list does NOT include everything that will be read and studied this year.
There will be various other works not mentioned.
UNIT BREAKDOWN
Each unit will have a unit schedule that will contain specific objectives and connections to the Common
Core Standards and Quality Core Standards. The unit schedule will break down specific topics that we
will be covering day by day, and periodically, grammar concepts found on the ACT test will be
incorporated. You will be aware of assessments, projects, and assignments throughout each unit. There
will be an End of the Course Assessment that will be discussed more in depth at a later date, and concepts
taught during all units will be covered on the assessment.
GRADE DISTRIBUTION (100% Total)
*All assignments will have point values dependent on the characteristics of the assignment. Points
available will be teacher discretion per assignment. Summative assessments will be worth more points.
Bellwork will be given every day and will be factored into the participation grade, along with chosen class
discussions and activities.
Formative Assessments (40% of Overall Grade)
 Reader Responses
 Practice On Demand Writings
 Homework/Current Events Writings
 Quizzes
 MLA Documentation Practice
 Major Works-Dialectical Journals
 Inner/Outer Circle Discussions
 Presentations
Summative Assessments (55% of Overall Grade)
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Tests
In-Class Essays
Out-of-Class Essays
Projects
Participation (5% of Overall Grade)
 Class Discussions/Activities
 Bellwork
--10 pts.
--10 pts. weekly
GRADING SCALE
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 or lower
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MAKEUP WORK
It is the student’s responsibility to find out what he/she missed while absent. Makeup work not received
within a school week of your missed days will be marked down a letter grade each day it is late. FIVE
DAYS should be plenty of time for this work to be completed. If there’s a problem, you need to come see
me.
HOMEWORK
Students will receive homework assignments every Tuesday and Thursday, unless otherwise noted by the
teacher. These homework assignments will not be lengthy, with most assignments taking only 10-15
minutes. The purpose of the assignments is for students to reflect on concepts important to English II
class and practice ideas that they will see on future tests (EOC, ON DEMAND, and ACT). Homework
will be considered a formative assessment and used a tool to guide student understanding.
EXTRA CREDIT
There will only be two opportunities for extra credit throughout the year. There will be bonus questions
found on tests. These questions will be based on the content/purpose of the assessment. The second
opportunity will occur once a quarter and will be a poetry explication (written analysis) of a given poem.
Extra credit will not exceed 3% of the student’s overall grade.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND PLAGIARISM
All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with school regulations
and procedures. You will get in trouble for plagiarism—even if you do not intend to cheat—by failing to
correctly indicate places where you are making use of the work of another. We will talk more about citing
sources throughout the year.
SPECIAL NOTE
Although this class will be challenging, I will do my best to make it as fun as possible. If you give me
effort, I will notice it, and I promise you will learn a lot. If you ever need help with anything, feel free to
let me know, and I will be glad to help you. If you get frustrated, please remember that you are a
SUCCESS and can do anything you put your mind to. WELCOME TO MY CLASS!!
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