English 10 Academic Advanced Syllabus
Lisa M. Wingerath
Email: [email protected]
Room 213 2nd Period Blue
CHAT Room 213
Course Description:
In English 10AA, we will read and analyze texts from Medieval to Modern times. Students will be exposed to many different genres such as poetry, essays and drama. This course is meant to help students build a foundation in World Literature and also exposes them to reading and writing strategies that can be used as they continue their journeys as life-long-learners.
Possible Texts:
To Kill a Mockingbird Of Mice and Men Othello
“There Will Come Soft Rains” “The Mask of the Red Death Various Poems
Objectives and SOLs
Our course is aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning Objectives for Tenth Grade. You can view these objectives on http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/
If you would like a hard copy of these objectives, please contact me and I will send you one.
Grading and Grading Scale
We will follow the ten point grading scale included in the AHS Student Handbook.
Writing 50%
Classwork/Homework 15%
Quizzes 25%
Journals 10%
Honor Pledge and Plagiarism
Plagiarism is copying someone else’s work and trying to use it as your own. Examples of plagiarism are copying an essay from the internet, copying work from a friend, or having your brother do your homework for you. Even if you paraphrase someone else’s idea in your own words, it is still plagiarism.
If you are found guilty of plagiarism, you will receive a zero on the assignment with no opportunity to make up the grade.
Policy for Late and Make-up Work
If you turn in a late assignment, you will lose five points for each day the assignment is late. For example, if an assignment was due on Wednesday, but you turn it in on Friday, ten points will be deducted from your original grade. If you need an extension on as assignment, you must communicate with me before the due date.
In the event of an absence, you will have one week from the date of the assignment to turn in your make-up work.
Rules and Procedures
Our classroom needs to be an environment where every student can learn. Any behavior that inhibits a student’s ability to learn will not be tolerated. Cell phones and electronic devices can be amazing tools, but they are not allowed during instruction periods, reading times, or writing workshops. I will let you know when it is OK to use your electronic devices. If you are using them at an inappropriate time, I will ask you to place the device in a space that is more difficult to access. If the device continues to be a distraction, I will call or conference with your guardian and our administration.
Communication
I firmly believe that communication between students, parents and teachers can lead to student success, and I look forward to speaking with each one of you. If you have a question or comment, please do not hesitate to call, email or meet with me. If you do contact me by email or voicemail, I promise to respond within two working days. I will always contact home if a student is in danger of failing the course. If you love what we are doing, tell me. If you think I should do something differently, tell me. I am constantly trying to improve and the easiest way for me to do that is listening to your feedback.
Cheers,
Lisa Wingerath Teresa Tyler
English 9&10 English Department Chair
Lisa M. Wingerath
Email: [email protected]
Room 213 2nd Period Blue
CHAT Room 213
Course Description:
In English 10AA, we will read and analyze texts from Medieval to Modern times. Students will be exposed to many different genres such as poetry, essays and drama. This course is meant to help students build a foundation in World Literature and also exposes them to reading and writing strategies that can be used as they continue their journeys as life-long-learners.
Possible Texts:
To Kill a Mockingbird Of Mice and Men Othello
“There Will Come Soft Rains” “The Mask of the Red Death Various Poems
Objectives and SOLs
Our course is aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning Objectives for Tenth Grade. You can view these objectives on http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/
If you would like a hard copy of these objectives, please contact me and I will send you one.
Grading and Grading Scale
We will follow the ten point grading scale included in the AHS Student Handbook.
Writing 50%
Classwork/Homework 15%
Quizzes 25%
Journals 10%
Honor Pledge and Plagiarism
Plagiarism is copying someone else’s work and trying to use it as your own. Examples of plagiarism are copying an essay from the internet, copying work from a friend, or having your brother do your homework for you. Even if you paraphrase someone else’s idea in your own words, it is still plagiarism.
If you are found guilty of plagiarism, you will receive a zero on the assignment with no opportunity to make up the grade.
Policy for Late and Make-up Work
If you turn in a late assignment, you will lose five points for each day the assignment is late. For example, if an assignment was due on Wednesday, but you turn it in on Friday, ten points will be deducted from your original grade. If you need an extension on as assignment, you must communicate with me before the due date.
In the event of an absence, you will have one week from the date of the assignment to turn in your make-up work.
Rules and Procedures
Our classroom needs to be an environment where every student can learn. Any behavior that inhibits a student’s ability to learn will not be tolerated. Cell phones and electronic devices can be amazing tools, but they are not allowed during instruction periods, reading times, or writing workshops. I will let you know when it is OK to use your electronic devices. If you are using them at an inappropriate time, I will ask you to place the device in a space that is more difficult to access. If the device continues to be a distraction, I will call or conference with your guardian and our administration.
Communication
I firmly believe that communication between students, parents and teachers can lead to student success, and I look forward to speaking with each one of you. If you have a question or comment, please do not hesitate to call, email or meet with me. If you do contact me by email or voicemail, I promise to respond within two working days. I will always contact home if a student is in danger of failing the course. If you love what we are doing, tell me. If you think I should do something differently, tell me. I am constantly trying to improve and the easiest way for me to do that is listening to your feedback.
Cheers,
Lisa Wingerath Teresa Tyler
English 9&10 English Department Chair