English 2 Honors
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Course Description
Welcome to English 2 Honors! I truly look forward to working with each of you during the course of our school year. Because this is an honors class there are many responsibilities and expectations placed upon you as a student. My objective is for you to become critical thinkers who create your own opportunities for success – live up to it!
Brief Course Overview
A major goal of this course is to stimulate critical thinking and personal response through rhetorical reading, writing, and discussion. Our rigorous study of literature will provide you with insights to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate personal and universal issues and ideas. In addition to reading, writing is a central component of this class. We will write daily, including Cornell Notes, journals, reading logs, reflections, and a variety of essays. We will also focus on building grammar skills and SAT-level vocabulary. People with superior grammatical abilities and stronger vocabularies perform better in college and later in life. If your vocabulary is weak, you will understand less and you will be understood less. If you overuse simplistic words, such as “nice” or “great,” people will be uninterested in what you have to say. Even if you are a computer science genius, other computer science geniuses with better verbal skills will be hired and promoted ahead of you.
I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you during the school year. Remember, your future is what you make of it. Work hard to succeed!
Methods of Evaluation
Homework & Late Policy: Because of the amount of material to be covered, homework will be an integral part of Honors English class. The amount of homework will vary depending on the current activities of the class, but you are always expected to do your work. If you are absent you are responsible for getting in touch with a classmate or your teacher to make sure you are aware of all missed work. You will have one day to make up your work for each day missed or it will become a zero. Late work is not accepted unless the student provides an excused readmit. I will provide you with many opportunities to be successful; however, students who do not fully participate or do not keep up with the work will not succeed in our class.
Students must be prepared every day with the appropriate books and materials.
The following scale is the approximate method for determining grades:
Vocabulary – 10% Students will be responsible for weekly vocabulary assignments and quizzes.
Group Work – 10% Students will collaboratively analyze literature and apply their knowledge and ideas.
Individual Work – 20% Students will have regular class work and homework; includes notebook checks
Assessments – 30% Students will be assessed on their knowledge of course literature and on the specific standards we address (this grade also includes quarterly Benchmark Tests).
Essays, Projects, and Presentations – 30% Students will be required to follow MLA guidelines and turn in all drafts of the writing process with their essays. Students will also be responsible for a number of projects and presentations to demonstrate mastery of our standards.
Supplies:
1. 3-Ring Binder (specifically for English class)
2. Paper (white loose-leaf)
3. Dividers: a. Bellwork
b. Vocabulary
c. Writing and Grammar
d. Literature Notes & Reading Logs
e. Homework & Projects
4. Pens (black, blue, red, green), highlighters,
pencils
A few more guidelines:
• No food or drink is permitted in class, with the exception of water. No gum is allowed.
• All assignments must have a title on the top line of your paper and a proper heading in the top left corner of your paper (see example above).
• Major essays must by typed (Arial or Times New Roman font) and double-spaced unless instructed otherwise.
• Major assignments may be turned in late, but your grade will be deducted each 10% for each day late. Talk to me ahead of time if you’re having trouble with an assignment – that’s why I’m here!
“People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.” -- Helen Mackay
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and
learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
I am looking forward to an enjoyable and educationally challenging year with all of you. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity because it will only be a short time before you will be graduating and leaving behind the Cavalier legacy.
Good luck on your journey,
Mrs. Zoratti
Brief Course Overview
A major goal of this course is to stimulate critical thinking and personal response through rhetorical reading, writing, and discussion. Our rigorous study of literature will provide you with insights to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate personal and universal issues and ideas. In addition to reading, writing is a central component of this class. We will write daily, including Cornell Notes, journals, reading logs, reflections, and a variety of essays. We will also focus on building grammar skills and SAT-level vocabulary. People with superior grammatical abilities and stronger vocabularies perform better in college and later in life. If your vocabulary is weak, you will understand less and you will be understood less. If you overuse simplistic words, such as “nice” or “great,” people will be uninterested in what you have to say. Even if you are a computer science genius, other computer science geniuses with better verbal skills will be hired and promoted ahead of you.
I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you during the school year. Remember, your future is what you make of it. Work hard to succeed!
Methods of Evaluation
Homework & Late Policy: Because of the amount of material to be covered, homework will be an integral part of Honors English class. The amount of homework will vary depending on the current activities of the class, but you are always expected to do your work. If you are absent you are responsible for getting in touch with a classmate or your teacher to make sure you are aware of all missed work. You will have one day to make up your work for each day missed or it will become a zero. Late work is not accepted unless the student provides an excused readmit. I will provide you with many opportunities to be successful; however, students who do not fully participate or do not keep up with the work will not succeed in our class.
Students must be prepared every day with the appropriate books and materials.
The following scale is the approximate method for determining grades:
Vocabulary – 10% Students will be responsible for weekly vocabulary assignments and quizzes.
Group Work – 10% Students will collaboratively analyze literature and apply their knowledge and ideas.
Individual Work – 20% Students will have regular class work and homework; includes notebook checks
Assessments – 30% Students will be assessed on their knowledge of course literature and on the specific standards we address (this grade also includes quarterly Benchmark Tests).
Essays, Projects, and Presentations – 30% Students will be required to follow MLA guidelines and turn in all drafts of the writing process with their essays. Students will also be responsible for a number of projects and presentations to demonstrate mastery of our standards.
Supplies:
1. 3-Ring Binder (specifically for English class)
2. Paper (white loose-leaf)
3. Dividers: a. Bellwork
b. Vocabulary
c. Writing and Grammar
d. Literature Notes & Reading Logs
e. Homework & Projects
4. Pens (black, blue, red, green), highlighters,
pencils
A few more guidelines:
• No food or drink is permitted in class, with the exception of water. No gum is allowed.
• All assignments must have a title on the top line of your paper and a proper heading in the top left corner of your paper (see example above).
• Major essays must by typed (Arial or Times New Roman font) and double-spaced unless instructed otherwise.
• Major assignments may be turned in late, but your grade will be deducted each 10% for each day late. Talk to me ahead of time if you’re having trouble with an assignment – that’s why I’m here!
“People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.” -- Helen Mackay
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and
learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
I am looking forward to an enjoyable and educationally challenging year with all of you. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity because it will only be a short time before you will be graduating and leaving behind the Cavalier legacy.
Good luck on your journey,
Mrs. Zoratti
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