Ms. Alison Burkhardt, room 9241
Conference Period: 3rd period 11:38-1:55Phone/Voicemail: 469-713-5999 ext 6159
[email protected]
Website: http://www.burkenglish1.weebly.com
Remind 101: Number: 81010 Message: @886a98
Twitter: @ABurkhardt1
Google Classroom: 97o626p
English I Pre-AP Course Description:
English I Humanities PreAP is an accelerated college-preparatory class for students with advanced writing and reading skills and a willingness to complete rigorous homework assignments. It provides students with the skills essential for success in the Advanced Placement English program in high school. Students in English I PreAP are expected to meet higher standards in reading and writing. They will learn to use Pre-AP skills and techniques to develop critical thinking skills in analyzing language and will learn to express their thoughts in clear, coherent and persuasive writing. Students will examine the full range of language arts skills, integrating vocabulary, grammar, writing and reading. The literary selections comprise essentially a genre study so students will examine with equal emphasis selections of poetry, drama, short story, and the novel from varied cultures and regions, and they will respond to this literature by writing formal and informal compositions. In addition, students will acquire a more sophisticated vocabulary and explore the grammatical skills essential to writing. You will not master ELA! There is always room for improvements and skills to build on.
Additional Course Components
1. Summer novels: How to Read a Literature Like a Professor, a student selected novel
2. Possible semester novels: Fahrenheit 451, The Good Earth, Animal Farm, Jane Eyre
Supply List
**Students need to choose the method of storage for important course documents. It can be handled several ways: a binder, a folder, an accordion file, or an online storage website/app.
*Keep in mind that supplies need to be replenished throughout the semester.
Each student is requested to contribute to the class supplies. Please sign the class list for your item.
Daily Schedule *Schedule subject to change*
Warm Up- first 10-15 minutes of class (this is designed to get the brain stimulated and ready for the day’s lesson)
Lesson- 55 min (the lesson will be focused on advanced reading and writing skills)
Closer- last 20 minutes of class (the expectation is to work from bell to bell, ending the class with a reflection activity)
Timeline
First Nine Weeks
Foundations of English I
Second Nine Weeks
Advanced English Techniques
Composition
Literary Analysis
Expository writing
Informal and formal writing
Parenthetical Citations
Literary Analysis
Expository writing
Informal and formal writing
Persuasive writing
Grammar
Mug shots grammar practice
Parts of speech review
Capitalization and Punctuation
Sentence Structure
Proofreading
Word Choice
Phrases
Clauses
Complex sentence structure
Syntax
Literature
Non-Fiction
Fiction Short Stories
Poetry
Drama
SSR
Novel (to be determined)
Poetry
Non-fiction
Drama
SSR
Vocabulary
Literature-related vocabulary development
Vocabulary Program
Literature-related vocabulary development
Jagcabulary Program
Assessment
Major Grades: 60% (tests, projects, essays/compositions, etc.)
Quiz Grades: 25% (vocabulary quizzes, reading quizzes, grammar quizzes, etc.)
Daily Grades: 15% (grammar assignments, vocabulary, classwork and participation, quick writes, etc.)
Graded Work: Work turned in to be graded either should be typed double-spaced or neatly written in blue or black ink on notebook paper. Do not turn in anything torn from a spiral. Presentation of your work matters.
Late Work: Work will be accepted one day after it is due for a maximum of 70% credit, or two days late for 50% credit. Assignments more than two days late will not receive credit. Homework is considered late if it is not turned in at the beginning of the class period. Major projects and process papers will not be accepted late, unless a student has an excused absence.
*If a student misses a due date, the assignment is due the first day s/he returns to class.
Make-up Work: Work missed due to absences will be handled according to district policy, which is explained in the student handbook. If a student is absent one day, he or she has one day to make up the missed assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to attend tutoring for make-up work and to turn in late work on the next day. Requests for makeup work must be made before or after class. There is a time limit on make-up work. Students must follow the guidelines given in the student handbook.
Re-tests: Tests may be retaken for the highest possible score of 70. Students are responsible for scheduling a re-test time with the teacher within one week of receiving the failed test paper. Re-tests will not be offered after this period.
Progress Reports: Printed progress reports are provided every 3 weeks to students who have an average below 75. All students and parents are encouraged to follow student progress on the Skyward gradebook program. If you have a question about your grade prior to the designated report dates, please refer to your student grade record and speak with Ms. Burkhardt after class.
*Academic Dishonesty: (Plagiarism/Cheating) You must research, create, and compose your own essays and projects. If you incorporate research, you must appropriately document the source with citations and bibliographical entries. Do not copy another student’s work whether it is a daily worksheet or another assignment. If you plagiarize or cheat, you will receive a zero on the assignment. Talking during a test will result in a zero. All offenses are referred to the office. Repeat offenses will result in further consequences. You are responsible for your actions and academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
Tips for Success
Final copies of essays, process papers, and the research paper must be typed. In an effort to conserve paper, most final copies of essays and process papers will be turned in through Google Drive. However, there could be some papers that require printing. In this instance, students should be prepared in advance with appropriate printer supplies/cartridges etc. The FM9 library is also available for your student’s word processing needs. Prior planning is the key to success.
BYOT
LISD is committed to make learning opportunities available through Bring Your Own Technology. It is our goal that students and teachers will collaborate in rich, engaging learning experiences using technology. Students may bring their own technology and utilize personal electronic communication devices in the classroom when the teacher deems them appropriate for educational purposes. All inappropriate and/or non-academic use of personal technology will result in disciplinary consequences. The preferred method of technology used in class is the iPad, and consequently, the student must be responsible in charging the device ahead of class. If a student does not have the iPad in class ready to use, he/she may check out a laptop from the FM9 library. It is only under special circumstances that a student will be allowed to use their cell phone for technology purposes during class.
The English I Humanities PAP Syllabus can be found online at: http://www.burkenglish1.weebly.com.
“I __________________________________, have read and acknowledged the 2016 - 2017 course syllabus for English I PreAP and agree to all of the policies and procedures. Signing this document signifies that I have read and understood the section on plagiarism and cheating and the B.Y.O.T. cell phone and iPad use during class.”
Student Name: ________________________________________________________________ Student Signature: _____________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
“I __________________________________, have read the policies and procedures for my child for the Pre-AP English 1classroom and by signing this document I grant permission for my student to use Remind notifications in the class.”
Parent/Legal Guardian Name(s): ___________________________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: __________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
Conference Period: 3rd period 11:38-1:55Phone/Voicemail: 469-713-5999 ext 6159
[email protected]
Website: http://www.burkenglish1.weebly.com
Remind 101: Number: 81010 Message: @886a98
Twitter: @ABurkhardt1
Google Classroom: 97o626p
English I Pre-AP Course Description:
English I Humanities PreAP is an accelerated college-preparatory class for students with advanced writing and reading skills and a willingness to complete rigorous homework assignments. It provides students with the skills essential for success in the Advanced Placement English program in high school. Students in English I PreAP are expected to meet higher standards in reading and writing. They will learn to use Pre-AP skills and techniques to develop critical thinking skills in analyzing language and will learn to express their thoughts in clear, coherent and persuasive writing. Students will examine the full range of language arts skills, integrating vocabulary, grammar, writing and reading. The literary selections comprise essentially a genre study so students will examine with equal emphasis selections of poetry, drama, short story, and the novel from varied cultures and regions, and they will respond to this literature by writing formal and informal compositions. In addition, students will acquire a more sophisticated vocabulary and explore the grammatical skills essential to writing. You will not master ELA! There is always room for improvements and skills to build on.
Additional Course Components
1. Summer novels: How to Read a Literature Like a Professor, a student selected novel
2. Possible semester novels: Fahrenheit 451, The Good Earth, Animal Farm, Jane Eyre
Supply List
**Students need to choose the method of storage for important course documents. It can be handled several ways: a binder, a folder, an accordion file, or an online storage website/app.
- wide-lined notebook paper
- 1 composition book
- 4 packages of Post-It Notes (size and color are student preferences)
- 1 package of red pens
- Pencils
- earbuds
*Keep in mind that supplies need to be replenished throughout the semester.
Each student is requested to contribute to the class supplies. Please sign the class list for your item.
Daily Schedule *Schedule subject to change*
Warm Up- first 10-15 minutes of class (this is designed to get the brain stimulated and ready for the day’s lesson)
Lesson- 55 min (the lesson will be focused on advanced reading and writing skills)
Closer- last 20 minutes of class (the expectation is to work from bell to bell, ending the class with a reflection activity)
Timeline
First Nine Weeks
Foundations of English I
Second Nine Weeks
Advanced English Techniques
Composition
Literary Analysis
Expository writing
Informal and formal writing
Parenthetical Citations
Literary Analysis
Expository writing
Informal and formal writing
Persuasive writing
Grammar
Mug shots grammar practice
Parts of speech review
Capitalization and Punctuation
Sentence Structure
Proofreading
Word Choice
Phrases
Clauses
Complex sentence structure
Syntax
Literature
Non-Fiction
Fiction Short Stories
Poetry
Drama
SSR
Novel (to be determined)
Poetry
Non-fiction
Drama
SSR
Vocabulary
Literature-related vocabulary development
Vocabulary Program
Literature-related vocabulary development
Jagcabulary Program
Assessment
Major Grades: 60% (tests, projects, essays/compositions, etc.)
Quiz Grades: 25% (vocabulary quizzes, reading quizzes, grammar quizzes, etc.)
Daily Grades: 15% (grammar assignments, vocabulary, classwork and participation, quick writes, etc.)
Graded Work: Work turned in to be graded either should be typed double-spaced or neatly written in blue or black ink on notebook paper. Do not turn in anything torn from a spiral. Presentation of your work matters.
Late Work: Work will be accepted one day after it is due for a maximum of 70% credit, or two days late for 50% credit. Assignments more than two days late will not receive credit. Homework is considered late if it is not turned in at the beginning of the class period. Major projects and process papers will not be accepted late, unless a student has an excused absence.
*If a student misses a due date, the assignment is due the first day s/he returns to class.
Make-up Work: Work missed due to absences will be handled according to district policy, which is explained in the student handbook. If a student is absent one day, he or she has one day to make up the missed assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to attend tutoring for make-up work and to turn in late work on the next day. Requests for makeup work must be made before or after class. There is a time limit on make-up work. Students must follow the guidelines given in the student handbook.
Re-tests: Tests may be retaken for the highest possible score of 70. Students are responsible for scheduling a re-test time with the teacher within one week of receiving the failed test paper. Re-tests will not be offered after this period.
Progress Reports: Printed progress reports are provided every 3 weeks to students who have an average below 75. All students and parents are encouraged to follow student progress on the Skyward gradebook program. If you have a question about your grade prior to the designated report dates, please refer to your student grade record and speak with Ms. Burkhardt after class.
*Academic Dishonesty: (Plagiarism/Cheating) You must research, create, and compose your own essays and projects. If you incorporate research, you must appropriately document the source with citations and bibliographical entries. Do not copy another student’s work whether it is a daily worksheet or another assignment. If you plagiarize or cheat, you will receive a zero on the assignment. Talking during a test will result in a zero. All offenses are referred to the office. Repeat offenses will result in further consequences. You are responsible for your actions and academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
Tips for Success
- Keep up with assignments and you should expect to have homework in a PAP course.
- Be prepared for class. If the assignment was to read an article, then read the article before coming to class.
- Take notes during all of class time. Don’t wait for the teacher to tell you to do it.
- Do not panic if a grade does not reflect perfection. Remember this acronym: FAIL= First Attempt In Learning.
- Develop good study habits.
- Learn to organize your time.
- Don’t procrastinate. It only makes things worse.
- Pay attention in class.
- If the lesson does not require technology, stay off of your technological devices!
- You really have to read the books to pass the class.
- If you are willing to work, teachers are willing to work with you.
- Ask questions.
- Do things right the first time. Follow directions.
- Know your goals. Do not be swayed by people who have none.
- Lack of responsibility on your part does not constitute an emergency on the teacher’s part.
- If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed.
- If you are given two weeks to complete a project, it probably means you need two weeks to do it well.
- Your assignments are your responsibility, not your parents’.
- It’s not about the grade. It’s about what you learn.
- Most importantly, own your learning.
Final copies of essays, process papers, and the research paper must be typed. In an effort to conserve paper, most final copies of essays and process papers will be turned in through Google Drive. However, there could be some papers that require printing. In this instance, students should be prepared in advance with appropriate printer supplies/cartridges etc. The FM9 library is also available for your student’s word processing needs. Prior planning is the key to success.
BYOT
LISD is committed to make learning opportunities available through Bring Your Own Technology. It is our goal that students and teachers will collaborate in rich, engaging learning experiences using technology. Students may bring their own technology and utilize personal electronic communication devices in the classroom when the teacher deems them appropriate for educational purposes. All inappropriate and/or non-academic use of personal technology will result in disciplinary consequences. The preferred method of technology used in class is the iPad, and consequently, the student must be responsible in charging the device ahead of class. If a student does not have the iPad in class ready to use, he/she may check out a laptop from the FM9 library. It is only under special circumstances that a student will be allowed to use their cell phone for technology purposes during class.
The English I Humanities PAP Syllabus can be found online at: http://www.burkenglish1.weebly.com.
“I __________________________________, have read and acknowledged the 2016 - 2017 course syllabus for English I PreAP and agree to all of the policies and procedures. Signing this document signifies that I have read and understood the section on plagiarism and cheating and the B.Y.O.T. cell phone and iPad use during class.”
Student Name: ________________________________________________________________ Student Signature: _____________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
“I __________________________________, have read the policies and procedures for my child for the Pre-AP English 1classroom and by signing this document I grant permission for my student to use Remind notifications in the class.”
Parent/Legal Guardian Name(s): ___________________________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: __________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________