Shrader English IV Syllabus 2022/2023
Ms. Shrader
ashley.shrader@sfisd.org
Room - D111
Phone Extension 3259
Ms. Shrader's Schedule
1st English IV
2nd English III
3rd English III
4th Conference
5th PLC
6th English III
7th English IV
8th English IV
English IV Course Description This course is designed to explore British literature and to develop reading, language, literature, media, writing, research, and study skills.
Semester One
First Nine Weeks
*The Reader's Workshop model of instruction will be implemented. Aside from assigned reading, students will be reading independently. They are expected to bring a book of their choice to class everyday. They may check books out from the school library, my classroom, or bring one of their own.
*The Writer's Workshop will be used for writing instruction.
Literature: Epic Beowulf, from Canterbury Tales: "The Wife of Bath", "The Pardoner's Tale", Ballad: "Robin Hood and the Three Squires", Poems: "Passionate Shepherd to His Love", "Nymph's Reply to His Shepherd", "To His Coy Mistress", "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time", "Do Not Go Gentle".
Writing: Literary analysis essay, creative writing essay
Research: Various assignments
Second Nine Weeks
Literature: Drama The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Comedy The Taming of the Shrew, Various sonnets from William Shakespeare, from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Writing: Literary analysis essay
Research: Macbeth project
Semester Exam
Semester Two
*The Reader's Workshop model of instruction will be implemented. Aside from assigned reading, students will be reading independently. They are expected to bring a book of their choice to class everyday. They may check books out from the school library, my classroom, or bring one of their own.
*The Writer's Workshop will be used for writing instruction.
Third Nine Weeks
Literature: Essay "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift, Excerpts from Swift's Gulliver's Travels, Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner", and "Kubla Khan".
Writing: Research Paper, Satire Project
Research: TBA
Research
*Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Fourth Nine Weeks
Literature: Poem "Dulce Est Decorum", Short Story "The Demon Lover", Excerpt from autobiography Night, Novel: A Brave New World
Writing: Analytical essays
Research: Aldous Huxley
IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ
Throughout the year, we will be working on various grammar and punctuation skills, as well as vocabulary. We will use The Write Source text, and classroom copies are available. We will also be working on listening and speaking skills, as well as media literacy. Should you wish to check out a literature book, you may do so in the library.
*See "Weekly Planning" page for a weekly overview of lessons
Tutorials
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:45-3:15 in my classroom.
Assessments Class work, homework, participation, short writing assignments (journals, paragraph responses etc.), major essays/papers, quizzes/tests, and projects.
Grading
Major - Exams, quizzes, essays, projects 40%
Minor – Class work, homework 60%
Late work
Students may be permitted to turn in an assignment up to three school days past the original due date with a grade deduction of 25 points off of the grade earned.
Homework All homework will be collected at the beginning of class unless otherwise instructed. If it is not turned in at this time, it is late (points will be deducted accordingly).
*All minor/daily assignments associated with a major assignment must be turned in prior to the administration of the major assignment (exam/test).
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Materials
- Composition book (something you can take notes in)
- Pencils, black or blue pens, highlighters
- Hand sanitizer
- One box of Kleenex
Classroom Policies
Be Respectful - No one (student or adult) should feel uncomfortable or unwelcome in this classroom.
Be Responsible - Get to class on time. The tardy policy is in the student handbook and on my bulletin board.
Be Present - Take care of your personal business on your time. Bathroom passes are to be used sparingly. Do not enter or leave the class without a pass.
Be Involved – Pay attention, do your work, participate.
SCHOOL RULES Must Be Followed
Dress Code
Students are expected to know and follow the approved dress code.
*New rule: Hats are not allowed and will be confiscated. Hoodies are not to cover the head.
IDs
Students must wear ID badges at all times.
Tardy Policy
Students must be inside the classroom when the bell rings or they will be marked tardy. Consequences for tardies are posted online and in my classroom.
10/10 Policy
Students are not allowed to leave the classroom the first ten minutes of class or the last ten minutes of class.
Cell Phones
Cell phones/earbuds/watches are to be turned off, put in an envelope, and placed under their desk. I will provide envelopes.
If these items are not put away as instructed, they will be confiscated and turned in to the office. The student and/or parent will have to retrieve the items after school.
Failure to turn in cell phone will result in student receiving an office referral.
*In the event that a student continues to refuse to follow the expectations, further disciplinary action will take place.
Food and Drink
Students are allowed to drink bottled water in class. No food is permitted. No sodas, Sonic drinks, coffee, etc.
Rewards & Consequences
Rewards:
- Extra credit tickets
- Candy
- Music
- Food day (breakfast, pizza, potluck…)
- Homework pass
Consequences:
- Warning
- Student/teacher conference
- Detention after school
- Parent/student/teacher conference may also occur at this point.
- Office referral.
All our dreams can come true...if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney
I am looking forward to working with you. This is going to be a great year!
- Ms. Shrader