English IV Honors Syllabus
Course
content
English IV is a
required survey course of British literature, including fiction,
nonfiction, poetry, essays, and drama. Emphasis will be on expressive [personal]
writing, transactional [informing, persuading, instructing] writing,
poetic [poems, short stories, plays, autobiographical episodes] writing,
and writing in response to readings. Be aware of the italicized word
writing.
Texts
Elements of Literature (6th Course)
MLA Style Manual
Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style
Other literary works may be added or substituted at teacher discretion.
Class
material
Pens and pencils, notebook/writing paper. This material is the student’s
responsibility.
Graded work
Writing assignments, reader responses, tests, projects, essays, and speeches.
Grading scale
90-100%=A
80- 89% =B
70- 79% =C
60- 69% =D
Grading
procedures
All work must be turned in on time; one letter grade will be deducted for every
day an assignment is late. One day is allowed for each day of an absence.
Progress reports will be issued upon parent request.
Tardiness
As a class, we have work that needs to be completed; therefore, be in class on
time or accept the consequences.
Classroom
rules
Positive attitude, cooperation, tolerance, and a smile.
Web site
To view the class web site, go to
http://phuhs.pinellas.k12.fl.us/lang.html then click Mr. Hines. Please
view the web site for links to other helpful sites and additional information.
Plagiarism According to Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own; to commit literary theft.” I will know if you plagiarize. Don't do it; It's not worth it
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