Fall, 2005
Weekly Assignments
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Monday January 16 |
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Tuesday January 17 |
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Wednesday January 18 |
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Thursday January 19 |
Finished reading Fahrenheit through Part 1 (The Hearth and The Salamander) |
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Friday January 20 |
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Monday January 23 |
Finished reading Fahrenheit through Part 2 (The Sieve and the Sand) |
English II
Ms. Noble
T-8
Syllabus
Overview of Curriculum
Grammar
Compositions (including literary analysis, narrative essays, research project, etc.)
Vocabulary
TAKS Preparation
Media Project
Poetry
Short Stories
Non-fiction Selections
3-4 Novels
Julius Caesar
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Supplies
Spiral notebook
Notebook paper
Folder or Binder
Pen (blue or black ink)/Pencil
Highlighter
Box of crayons/markers OR package of glue sticks OR box of Kleenex OR package of construction/drawing paper (please choose one- these supplies will be turned in to me and kept for shared classroom use throughout the semester)
Grading Procedure
Daily Work/Homework – 25%
Quizzes – 20%
Tests/Projects – 25%
Compositions/Essays – 30%
Final Exam (one each nine weeks) – 20%
Grading Scale
A= 90.0 – 100.0
B= 80.0 – 89.9
C= 70.0 – 79.9
F= 69.9 or Below
Assignments/Late Work
Make-Up Work
Passes
Each student will receive three restroom passes for the quarter. Please do not attempt to use them during times of instruction, presentations, or group activities. (Note: These passes are for the restroom ONLY )
Expectations
1. Be in your seat, ready to work, when the tardy bell rings.
2. Be prepared to fully participate in class by bringing your supplies, work, focus, and your positive attitude.
3. Be respectful of other people by keeping hands, feet and objects to yourself.
4. Be attentive to others and your learning by remaining quiet and on task; only share ideas and information at appropriate times.
** Food and drink are not allowed in the classroom. Cell phones, MP3 players, CD players, etc. will be turned off and put away in the classroom. If I see them, I am required to take them up.
Contact Info
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. The quickest and easiest way to reach me is through email.
Email: noblas@mansfieldisd.org
School Office: (817) 473-5750
There is no project information at this time.
January 4, 2006
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As the Spring semester begins, I am excited about having your son/daughter in my class. I am looking forward to a wonderful semester! I want to keep you informed regarding the English curriculum at Mansfield High School , so I am including a tentative list of novels we will be covering over the semester. Depending on how we progress, modifications might be made at my discretion. I will be sure to communicate changes through a letter sent home with your student. The first novel we will begin reading is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. You can purchase this book at Walden Books in the Parks Mall or at Barnes and Noble on Cooper Street . You can also order online from Amazon.com or possibly purchase a used copy from Half Price Books or Half.com and Alibris.com. If there is any reason why this novel and others cannot be purchased, please contact me or have your student stay after class so that we can discuss this confidentially. We will make every effort to find a copy for your student. I will inform your student at least a week before each novel is needed in class. This information and dates will be listed on my website also. Thank you.
Tentative Novel List:
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (In class by Thursday January 12)
Night by Elie Wiesel
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email at
noblas@mansfieldisd.org or by phone at (817) 473-5750.
Sincerely,
Ashley Noble
English II
Mansfield High School