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 Sunnydale Adventist Academy
English Department
2007-2008
Course: English I
Time: 12:20-1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Mr. Jay K. Oetman Contact Information: joetman@sunnydale.org Required Textbooks:
Prentice Hall: Timeless Voice, Timeless Themes Gold Level
Goals and Objectives:
Upon completion of this course you, the students, will be able to do the following 1. Recognize many different authors from ancient classics, Renaissance drama, poetry,
nonfiction, and American literature 2. Implement good paragraph development 3. Use public speaking and creative writing skills Class Rules:
· Offer your opinions as often as you like.
· Never be afraid to ask questions and push the subject matter. · Be inside the classroom before the bell rings. Excuses must be written by a staff member · When you enter the class you should start the board work immediately. · Wait for the last person to stop talking before speaking. · Always address people respectfully in this classroom. · You don’t need to ask to visit the restroom. · Please wait until the last person visiting the bathroom has returned. Late Work:
If your work is late, it will automatically receive a 50% deduction. Late work can only be received a week after the due date or a 0% will be noted for the assignment.
Work Submission:
When you turn in your work, it must be a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated, I expect your work to be in paper form. Cell Phones:
Cell phones must be turned off when you are in my class. No exceptions.
Listening Devices:
No MP3 players, personal CD players, walkmans, radios, or cell phones are allowed in the ad building.
Plagiarism:
It is both illegal and dishonest to submit the work of another as your own. The Sunnydale Adventist Academy Plagiarism Policy stands by this principle. Any student found to commit plagiarism will receive a failing grade for the assignment. Furthermore, the administration will be made aware of the dishonest behavior, which could warrant serious discipline and even the possibility of suspension or expulsion.
Syllabus Subject to Revision: Some items in the syllabus are subject to change throughout the course of the semester in an effort to better meet the student needs. Students will be informed if any changes are made.
Grading:
The grading system in all of my classes is point-based. This means that every assignment is worth so many points. Tests are worth 100 points apiece. Quizzes and homework are worth anywhere from 5-30 points apiece. Bonus points will also be offered in games and contests held in class throughout the year.
Grading Scale:
A+ 99-100
A 93-98
A- 90-92
B+ 97-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F 0-59
Schedule:
First Semester:
I. Spine Tinglers
II. Challenges and Choices III. Moments of Discovery IV. The Lighter Side V. Visions of the Future VI. Short Stories Second Semester:
II. Short Stories
III. Nonfiction IV. Drama V. Poetry VI. The Epic August 20
August 21
August 22
August 23
August 24
August 27
August 28
August 29
August 30
August 31
September 3
September 4
September 5
September 6
September 7
September 10
September 11
September 12
September 13
September 14
September 17 Jr./ Sr. Camp Heritage
September 18 Jr./ Sr. Camp Heritage
September 19 Jr./ Sr. Camp Heritage
September 20
September 21
September 23 Parent Teacher Conferences
September 24
September 25
September 26 (9, 10, 12) 11 Work Home Leave
October 1
October 2
October 3
October 4
October 5
October 8
October 9
October 10
October 11 Gymnastics Clinic
October 12 Gymnastics Clinic
October 14
October 15
October 16
October 17 (9, 10, 11) 12 Work Home Leave PSAT
October 22
October 23
October 24
October 25
October 26
October 29 Week of Prayer October 30 Week of Prayer October 31 Week of Prayer November 1 Week of Prayer November 2 Week of Prayer November 5
November 6
November 7
November 8
November 9
November 12
November 13
November 14
November 15 English Teachers Convention in New York City
November 16 English Teachers Convention in New York City
November 18 (9, 11, 12) 10 Work
November 19
November 20 (9, 10, 12) 11 Work Thanksgiving Break
November 26
November 27
November 28
November 29
November 30
December 3
December 4
December 5
December 6
December 7
December 10
December 11
December 12
December 13
December 14
December 16 (10, 11, 12) 9 Work
December 17 Final Exams
December 18 Final Exams
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