• IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR AND TAKE CARE OF MAKE UP WORK.
• Students have two days to complete and turn in make up work for every one day they miss.
• Students and parents may check daily assignments on the lesson plans on this web page.
• For further information, students MUST check the "make up work notebook" located in my classroom.

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Class Syllabi
Click on a subject to see that syllabus.

Course Description
English Language Arts Nine will focus on the effective use of written language in educational and occupational endeavors and interpersonal communication. Instructional delivery will be enhanced by computer technology. Frequent interaction with a broad array of quality literature will encourage an appreciation for the power of the spoken and written word. Test data will provide direction and focus for prioritizing the instructional objectives that will be needed to ensure student mastery.

Student Materials

• A loose leaf notebook (three ring binder) with dividers
• Loose leaf notebook paper
• Blue or black pens

• 93-100 = A      85-92 = B      77-84 = C      70-76 = D      0-69 = F
• 50% of the grade will be writing assignments, tests, and projects.
• 20% of the grade will be homework and class work.
• 20% of the grade will be outside reading assignments.
• 10% of the grade will be class participation.
• Late work will be accepted; however, it will be penalized with a grade of 60%.

• IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR AND TAKE CARE OF MAKE UP WORK.
• Students have two days to complete and turn in make up work for every one day they miss.
• Students and parents may check daily assignments on the lesson plans on this web page.
• For further information, students MUST check the "make up work notebook" located in my classroom.
• Work that does not meet this deadline will be given a late grade of 60%.

• A student who is not in my classroom when the bell rings is considered tardy in this class.
• Please remember that Ms. Pauley dismisses the class, not the bell.
• Attendance will be taken each class period.  Students who are not in class and not on the absence sheet will be turned in to the office.

• Show respect to teacher and classmates
• Don’t talk while the teacher is talking
• Be on time (tardies are unacceptable)
• Be prepared (have homework, texts, materials, etc.)
• No food (unless Ms. Pauley brings it)
• Drinks must have lids
• Hall passes are for EMERGENCIES only

• Final drafts of composition assignments must be word processed.  If the student does not have access to a computer at home, the student can make arrangements to use the computers in my classroom or in the school’s computer labs.
• Final drafts must be in MLA format.
• Regular class work must be identified with the following items:  full name, date, class period, and name/title of assignment.
• Papers with no names will be thrown away.

Student Materials

• A loose leaf notebook (three ring binder) with dividers
• Loose leaf notebook paper
• Blue or black pens

• 93-100 = A      85-92 = B      77-84 = C      70-76 = D      0-69 = F
• 80% of the grade will be writing assignments, tests, homework and class work.
• 10% of the grade will be newspaper articles.
• 10% of the grade will be class participation.
• Late work will be accepted; however, it will be penalized with a grade of 60%.

• IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR AND TAKE CARE OF MAKE UP WORK.
• Students have two days to complete and turn in make up work for every one day they miss.
• Students and parents may check daily assignments on the lesson plans on this web page.
• For further information, students MUST check the "make up work notebook" located in my classroom.
• Work that does not meet this deadline will be given a late grade of 60%.

• A student who is not in my classroom when the bell rings is considered tardy in this class.
• Please remember that Ms. Pauley dismisses the class, not the bell.
• Attendance will be taken each class period.  Students who are not in class and not on the absence sheet will be turned in to the office.

• Show respect to teacher and classmates
• Don’t talk while the teacher is talking
• Be on time (tardies are unacceptable)
• Be prepared (have homework, texts, materials, etc.)
• No food (unless Ms. Pauley brings it)
• Drinks must have lids
• Hall passes are for EMERGENCIES only

• Final drafts of articles must be word processed.  If the student does not have access to a computer at home, the student can make arrangements to use the computers in my classroom or in the school’s computer labs.
• All newspaper work must be done following the Associated Press style guidelines.
• Regular class work must be identified with the following items:  full name, date, class period, and name/title of assignment.
• Papers with no names will be thrown away.

Course Description
The AP English course in Language and Composition

• is a college level course, and students can, by good performance on the AP Examination, obtain up to one year of college credit and/or advanced placement in college composition.  (NOTE = exam will be given Thursday, May 8, morning session)
• engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes.
• makes students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing.
• allows students to write in a variety of forms and on a variety of subjects.
• asks students to write essays that proceed through the writing process.
• enables students to write effectively and confidently in the college courses across the curriculum and in their professional and personal lives.
• assumes that students already understand and effectively use standard English grammar (mini lessons will be provided as necessary).
• emphasizes the following:  wide-ranging vocabulary, variety of sentence structures, logical organization, balance of generalization and specific illustrative detail, and effective use of rhetoric.

• analyze and interpret samples of good writing, identifying and explaining an author's use of rhetorical strategies and techniques.
• apply effective strategies and techniques in their own writing.
• create and sustain arguments based on readings, research, and/or personal experience.
• demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English as well as stylistic maturity in their own writings.
• write in a variety of genres and contexts, both formal and informal, employing appropriate conventions.
• produce expository and argumentative compositions that introduce a complex central idea and develop it with appropriate, specific evidence, cogent explanations, and clear transitions.
• move effectively through the stages of the writing process, with careful attention to inquiry and research, drafting, revising, editing, and review.

• A 2” or 3” loose leaf notebook (three ring binder) with dividers (sections for class notes, college reader responses and zero drafts, handouts, essay drafts, final papers, etc.)
• Loose leaf notebook paper
• Blue or black pens
• Another color pen for editing
• A college level dictionary (recommended)
• A college level thesaurus (recommended)

• 93-100 = A      85-92 = B      77-84 = C      70-76 = D      0-69 = F
• AP Language and Composition is a weighted course.
• 50% of the grade will be writing assignments and tests.
• 20% of the grade will be homework and class work, including vocabulary study.
• 20% of the grade will be outside reading assignments.
• 10% of the grade will be class participation.
• The sine qua non for an acceptable grade is the ability to express oneself in correct English, both written and oral.  No student will receive a grade better than that commensurate with the quality of this literary expression.
• Final drafts of essays will be graded holistically.
• Late work will be accepted; however, it will be penalized with a grade of 60%.

• IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR AND TAKE CARE OF MAKE UP WORK.
• Students have two days to complete and turn in make up work for every one day they miss.
• Students and parents may check daily assignments on the lesson plans on this web page.
• For further information, students MUST check the "make up work notebook" located in my classroom.
• Work that does not meet this deadline will be given a late grade of 60%.

• A student who is not in my classroom when the bell rings is considered tardy in this class.
• Please remember that Ms. Pauley dismisses the class, not the bell.
• Attendance will be taken each class period.  Students who are not in class and not on the absence sheet will be turned in to the office.

• Show respect to teacher and classmates
• Don’t talk while the teacher is talking
• Be on time (tardies are unacceptable)
• Be prepared (have homework, texts, materials, etc.)
• No food (unless Ms. Pauley brings it)
• Drinks must have lids
• Hall passes are for EMERGENCIES only

• Final drafts of composition assignments must be word processed.  If the student does not have access to a computer at home, the student can make arrangements to use the computers in my classroom or in the school’s computer labs.
• Final drafts must be in MLA format.
• Regular class work must be identified with the following items:  full name, date, class period, and name/title of assignment.
• Papers with no names will be thrown away.

• Beginning in September, you will be expected to read one novel each month and complete a novel assignment.
• Remember, these assignments count as 20% of your grade this year.
• Assignment sheets will be distributed the first school day of each month.
• Projects are due the last school day of each month.

This assignment is on-going and counts as 20% of your grade each six weeks.  It demands that you take responsibility for completing assignments and meeting deadlines.

• Choose selections to read from the list(s) of suggested AP titles and authors -- get list from Ms. Pauley.
• AP = Read a minimum of 800 pages each six weeks.
• Honors English 9 = Read a minimum of 600 pages each six weeks.
• Complete an entry in your Literature Log after every fifty pages read.
• Turn in the Literature Log every three weeks.

• Write the title (underline) and the author at the beginning entry for each new selection.
• Date each entry.
• Use regular lined loose leaf paper and divide each page into two halves by drawing a vertical line down the center of each page.  Write legibly and in ink.  Do not write on the right hand side of the page.  Do not write on the back of the paper.

• You must have a significant entry in both substance and length for every fifty pages read.
• Be sure to indicate the page numbers of the book to which you are responding.
• The following sample questions are only suggestions and are intended to provide guidance and direction for your entries.  Choose any ONE question to respond to for each fifty pages read.

• Jot down at least two unfamiliar words or words used in an unfamiliar way.  Look up their meanings and write an appropriate definition.
• In reflecting on your reading, I also expect you to generate and record your own questions to which you may want to respond or have others respond in the future.

• Your entries indicate that you have (a) kept a complete record of the titles of each independent reading selection and followed the requested format, (b) included the requested number of personal responses for each selection and developed entries of substances, (c) noted unfamiliar vocabulary and recorded definitions, and (d) generated questions for later discussion.
• Your entries met the designated deadlines.

    Students in Freshman English are expected to complete an essay writing program similar to what students complete in college English 101.  Essays will be turned in monthly, and writing workshops will be held in class.
 

August	Personal Narrative
September	Expository
October	Expository
November	Argumentation / Persuasion
December	Argumentation / Persuasion
January	Young Writers
February	Process / How To
March	Literary Analysis
April	Comparison and Contrast
May	Cause and Effect

All essays must follow the Modern Language Association (MLA) format.

1. Use unlined, white paper.
2. Double space everything.
3. Use blue or black ink, or type (NO PENCIL).
4. If you type, use the font “Times New Roman” size 12.
5. If you hand write, print (NO CURSIVE).
6. Give your essay a title.  All major words of the title are capitalized. Don’t underline the title or put it in quotations.
7. Use the MLA heading (ask Ms. Pauley).
8. Use a one inch margin on all four sides.
9. Don’t use a cover page, folder, or pictures.
10. Staple two or more pages together in the upper left corner.

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Calling all student writers, photographers, artists, etc.
The Buzz wants your work!!!!

   Duval's student newspaper is currently in its third year of production, and the staff at The Buzz wants student submissions.  Any student who wishes to contribute to the paper may submit articles, photos, original artwork, poetry, etc. to Ms. Pauley in Room 252.

• Duval juniors and seniors.
• Outside guests who are no younger than a junior and no older than 20.

• Guests must meet the age requirement.
• Obtain a guest approval form in the office, fill it out, and give it to Ms. Wheeler.
• Proof of age (identification) may be required.

• $10 (seniors who went to prom last year)
• $15 (seniors who did not go to prom last year)
• $20 (juniors who do prom fund raising)
• $35 (juniors who do not do prom fund raising)
• $35 (all outside guests)
• $40 (all tickets bought after March 31)

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2002-2003 SCHEDULE

First Period	Honors Freshman English
Second Period	Freshman English
Third Period	Advanced Placement Language and Composition
Fourth Period	Freshman English
Fifth Period	Journalism
Sixth Period	Planning Period
Seventh Period	Freshman English

• AA groups will meet every Thursday between 2nd and 3rd periods.
• Assignment -- silent reading -- all students must come to AA with a nnovel

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THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS
Click a subject to see those plans!

• learn the elements of editorials and how to write them
• identify the elements of editorials
• read and analyze an editorial
• write an editorial
• learn and identify the elements of editorial cartoons
• learn and apply the elements of letters to the editor

• Mon. = grade editorial analysis homework; take notes on how to write an editorial; write a 200 word editorial
• Tues. = take notes on editorial cartoons; analyze six ed. cartoons (teacher made sheet)
• Wed. = take notes on letters to the editor; write a 100-150 word letter to the editor
• Thurs. = complete chapter review and discuss
• Fri. = take test on editorial chapter

• improve vocabulary
• improve writing style
• prepare for AP exam
• understand the elements of descriptive essays
• analyze and interpret samples of good writing, identifying and explaining an author's use of rhetorical strategies and techniques
• apply effective strategies and techniques in their own writing
• create and sustain arguments based on readings, research, and/or personal experience
• demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English as well as stylistic maturity in their own writings
• write in a variety of genres and contexts, both formal and informal, employing appropriate conventions
• produce expository and argumentative compositions that introduce a complex central idea and develop it with appropriate, specific evidence, cogent explanations, and clear transitions
• move effectively through the stages of the writing process, with careful attention to inquiry and research, drafting, revising, editing, and review

• Mon. = review subordination; complete combining unit 6 (subordination) -- due next Monday
• Tues. = participate in writer response groups
• Wed. = participate in writer response groups
• Thur. = take test on description unit
• Fri. = work on American Lit. notebook 3

1-5 to 1-9
    Goal(s)

• develop vocabulary for WesTest
• write in a variety of forms using effective word choice, structure and sentence forms
• proofread writing for appropriateness of organization, content, style, and conventions
• demonstrate control over grammatical elements, such as subject and verb agreement

• Mon. = daily vocab. -- coerce and efface; on overhead, preview agreement with indefinite pronouns as subjects and subjects in inverted order; complete Practice p. L392-L395; complete corresponding workbook pages
• Tues. = daily vocab. -- inundate and patronize; on overhead, preview other agreement problems; complete Practice p. L398-L403; complete corresponding workbook pages
• Wed. = daily vocab. -- repudiate and vacillate; take test on subject-verb agreement
• Thur. = daily vocab. -- acquiesce and ameliorate; complete Study Skills Scavenger Hunt
• Fri. = daily vocab. -- vocab. quiz 15; complete Study Skills Scavenger Hunt

The Grammar Lady
Study Web
Perdue University Online Writing Lab
Big Dog's Down and Dirty Grammar
Capital Community College Guide to Grammar and Writing
WV Shakespeare Institute
Ask Jeeves
Bartleby Great Books Online
American Library Association
Internet Public Library
The Homework Spot
 
 

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