ADVANCED FRESHMAN ENGLISHMrs. Beeler

bbeeler@ttsd.k12.or.us (503) 431-5578 bbeeler.weebly.com

UNITS OF STUDY ThecurriculumandinstructioninthiscoursearetiedtotheCommonCoreStateStandardsforLanguageArts,whicharetaughtandassessedthroughthefollowingunitsofstudy:LordoftheFlies,Anthem,Frankenstein(GraphicNovel),HouseonMangoStreet,andRomeo&Juliet,aswellasshortstoriesandpoems,outsidereadingbooks(oneperquarter),vocabulary(prefixes,suffixesandroots),andwriting.

ASSESSMENT AND GRADING Your grade will reflect what You KNOW and CAN DO. Inorderforstudentstopasstherelativelynew,andhighlychallenging,SmarterBalancedAssessmentsthatwereimplementedin2014-2015,wewillfocuson10CommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)thisyear(includedinsyllabus).Thegoalisforalladvancedstudentstomeetorexceedallstandards. Scoring for Individual Assessments Allgradingwillbeona4-pointscaleforeachstandard.ThemarksbelowwillbeusedinSynergytocommunicatethestudent’sunderstandingofthestandard.

ProficiencyLevel Mark Description:Studentdemonstratesthefollowing:

Exceeds E Advancedunderstanding/applicationofthestandard

Meets M Solidunderstanding/applicationofthestandard

NearlyMeets N Gapsinunderstandingand/orpartialapplicationofstandard

Beginning BG Showsminimalunderstanding/applicationofthestandard

NotAttempted N/A Noattemptmadeonthestandard

Determining Final Grades A B C D F

4Exceeds6MeetsNonearlymeetsorbeginnings

7MeetsorExceeds3NearlyMeetsNoBeginnings

Nomorethan1Beginning

Nomorethan3Beginnings

4ormoreBeginningsInsufficientEvidence:Standardsnotattempted.

StudentswillgetTWOopportunitiestodemonstratetheirunderstandingofeachstandard.Thestudent’soverallscoreforeachstandardwillreflecthisorhergrowth.Ifastudentimprovesonthesecondattempt,thatscorewillbecometheiroverallscore.However,ifastudentregresses,theoverallscorewillbeanaverageofthetwoattempts,orthescorethatisdemonstratedtwice.Forexample,ifthestudentearnsanE(Exceeds)onthefirstattempt,butonlyMeets(M)onthesecondattempt,thefinalgradewillremainaMeets,asthatisthescoretheydemonstratedtwice.*StudentsmayresubmitONESTANDARDattheendofthesemesterinordertomeetit;however,studentswillnotbeabletoexceedthestandardontheresubmission.Assessmentsmustbeturnedinwithinthegivenoneweekwindow.

EXPECTATIONS • Pleasebeinyour

SEATwhentheBELLRINGS.• Nofoodordrinkisallowedintheclassroom(wateronly).

Wehavestudentswithseverepeanutallergies:NOPEANUTSwhatsoever!Bemindfulandwashhandswithsoapandwaterbeforeclassifyou’vehadpeanuts.

• Nocellphonesorotherelectronicdevicesusedforanythingotherthaneducationalpurposes.

• Pleasecometoclasspreparedwithallnecessarysuppliesandhomework.• PleaseBERESPECTFUL,RESPONSIBLE&SAFE!

SUPPLIES

• 3ringbinder(maybeusedforothersubjects) • Indexcards(3packof1003X5)• Post-ItNotes(3padsof100sheets:size3X3)• 4colorsofhighlighters• BoxofKLEENEX

ABSENCES StudentswhohavebeenABSENTneedtomakeuptheirpracticeIMMEDIATELY(Onedayabsent=onedaytocomplete).Pleasecheckouttheassignmentcalendaronmywebsitetoseewhatwasmissed.bbeeler.weebly.comIfyouhaveaprearrangedabsence,itisyourresponsibilitytofindoutthepracticeandhaveyourworkturnedinontime.Assessmentsmustbemadeupwithinoneweek.

Adv.9Notebook,providedbyteacher.YouonlygetONEcopy,soPLEASEDONOTLOSETHIS!

LATEESSAYSWILLRECEIVENOWRITTENCOMMENTS!Ifyouleaveearlyforanathleticevent,appointment,oranyschoolrelatedactivity,youareresponsiblefortheworkwedothatday.Youmustcometothefollowingclassprepared.Ifanassessment/essayisdueonthedayyouhaveaschoolrelatedevent,youstillneedtoturnintheassessmentthatdayoritwillbeconsideredlate.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Allstudentscandemonstratehonestybycompletingtheirownpractice,notsharinganswersordiscussingtestquestions.Plagiarizingwillbediscussedandtheproperuseofcitationswillberequired.Ifanassignmentisplagiarized,theassignmentwillbegivenazero,parentswillbecontacted,andthestudentwillreceiveareferral.Plagiarismincludes,butisnotlimitedto:sharingwork(evenusinganoldersibling’s),usingSparksnotesinsteadofreading,discussingassessmentquestions,andtheftofworkfromtheInternet.

Toensurethatstudentsreceiveacademicinstructionthatisappropriatetotheirrateandleveloflearning,thecurriculumandinstructionofthiscoursemaybedifferentiatedtoincludespecializedgroupings,compactingofcurriculum,acceleratedpacing,andprovidingofextension/challengeactivities(thiswouldbedifferentworkofacomplementarynatureandnotextraworkontopofexistingassignments).

*Also,pleaseseemeforhelpbeforeorafterschool;Iloveworkingindividuallywithstudentstohelpimproveyourwritingandcriticalthinkingskills.

RESOURCES*Mywebsiteisourclassroomhub.Weuseitonadailybasis,asalmostallhandoutscanbefoundhere.*It’sagoodideatobookmarkthewebsite,soyoucancheckitdaily.Bbeeler.weebly.com

Advanced 9 Common Core State STANDARDS

Reading, Vocabulary & Discussion Writing Literary Text Semester 1 RL4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). RL2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details. Semester 2 LI17 Compare works that express a universal theme, and provide evidence to support the ideas expressed in each work. RL3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. Vocabulary Semester 1 & 2 L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. Discussion Semester 1 & 2 SL1 Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.

Narrative (Semester 1) CCSS.ELA.W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Informative/Expository (Semester 1 & 2) CCSS.ELA.W.9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

CCSS.W.2 a. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions b. Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. (Ideas & Content) c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. (Organization) d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. (Word Choice) CCSS.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing. (Conventions) b. Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. (Sentence Fluency)

Life Skills (Semester 1 & 2) Career Related Learning Standard Organization:plan,organize,andcompletepractice&assessmentsaccuratelyandontime.PersonalManagement:exhibitworkethic,responsibility,andtheabilitytoberesponsibleanddependable.TeamworkSkills:participatecooperatively,productively,andrespectfullyinteamstocompletetotasks.StudentswillonlybeabletoMEETthisstandard,asitisimpossibletoexceedwhatisalreadyexpected.