E NGLISH IV Mrs. Rollens Kenwood Academy—English Department

A BOUT M RS. R OLLENS … Grew up outside of St. Louis, Missouri Went to University of Missouri (Mizzou) Moved to Chicago in 2005 Taught for five years at Farragut Career Academy on the Westside This is my fifth year at Kenwood Office Hours: 3 rd, 6 th, 7 th (Room 112) Address:

F OR YOUR INFORMATION Check for my English IV class on Kenwood’s website. No, seriously. All assignments, homework, and due dates are posted there and updated frequently. Therefore, there’s no excuse for not knowing what we did if you were absent or when something is due.

C OURSE D ESCRIPTION Welcome to English IV! In this course we will be exploring different genres of literature from all across the world. We will complete activities in a variety of formats: individually, in pairs, or in groups. We will also be completing the Senior Research Project in Quarter Two. Finally, because this is a core English course and a graduation requirement, TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. This includes your attendance. (You will see later how even attendance is a part of your grade. )

R EQUIRED SUPPLIES Writing utensil (blue or black ink ONLY, or pencil). You will lose points if you do not follow this rule. Three-hole punched folder with loose-leaf paper in the middle A flash drive for saving documents for when we’re completing essays **THESE ITEMS WILL BE CHECKED ON FRI. FOR 30 PTS.

G RADE B REAKDOWN CategoriesDescription Percentage of Your Grade Formative Class work, informal writing, and collaborative assignments 30% Summative Essays, quizzes, exams, and projects 30% Participation/Effort Daily participation scores 20% Homework Independent reading and enrichment activities 20% TOTAL 100%

U NITS OF S TUDY The Personal Statement Othello by William Shakespeare Night by Elie Wiesel The Senior Research Paper Project Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen Poetry Unit Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison Color Me Butterfly by L. Y. Marlow No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre

C LASS E XPECTATIONS 1. Participate!! It counts for a grade. (You’ll see how in a few slides.) 2. Be on time!! Being tardy affects your participation score for the day. You lose 3 points EACH time you’re tardy. 3. Come to class prepared. Due to moving from room to room, I cannot loan supplies. 4. Any electronic device that is SEEN, even if you’re not using it (it’s out on your desk), will be a loss of your participation points for the day. 5. Be willing to work with others. We will do group work at times.

P ARTICIPATION P OINTS Each day, you earn 6 points for participation. These points appear in Gradebook every 2-3 weeks as one grade. (This can add up to 500+ points a semester.) This daily score can be lowered through the following actions: 1. You were absent, even if it’s excused (If you’re not absent often, this will hardly affect you.) 2. Coming to class tardy (loss of 3 of the 6 points) 3. You have ANY kind of electronic device out (unless I have granted permission for that day, but ASK FIRST). 4. Being disrespectful or disruptive in any way 5. Putting your head down or falling asleep

L AST NOTE ABOUT PARTICIPATION POINTS … These points are meant to BOOST your grade and add a nice buffer if you, for example, don’t do as well on an exam, project, or assignment. They are not meant to be a punishment. If you carry yourself and behave as a scholar should, you will not lose these points. Just do what needs to be done! ***FYI: At times, participation points will double per day when working on projects. You will receive plenty of notice when this happens.

A BSENCES In the event of an excused absence, you MUST bring me a note that has been previously cleared by Ms. Fleming-Jones. You, and you alone, are responsible for figuring out the make-up work. Visit the Kenwood website to see what we did while you were gone. Also, check out the Missing Work Bin on my cart. I will NOT tell you what we did the previous day. Come visit me that day you return in the English Office to receive any additional handouts, to make up an exam, or to ask me any questions.

C UTTING C LASS If a student cuts class, that student is ineligible to receive points for all assignments turned in/completed on that day. They will receive a ZERO for that assignment. This even includes large projects, such as the essay projects.

L ATE W ORK P OLICY Being totally up front, I have a pretty strict late work policy. Any work that is not turned in the moment it is due will be considered late (not the end of the period and not the end of the day). For example, if you arrive tardy to class and something has already been collected, it is now late (unless you have an official hall pass). Late assignments can only earn a maximum of 50% credit. After TWO weeks from the due date of a regular assignment/project, you can no longer turn it in, even late. After ONE week from when a quiz/exam was given, you can no longer make it up. Check the website!!

L ATE H OMEWORK C OUPON T O BALANCE THE LATE WORK POLICY, YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE HOMEWORK COUPON PER QUARTER. T HIS MAKES A LATE ASSIGNMENT NOT LATE ANYMORE. (I T DOES NOT REPLACE A GRADE. Y OU STILL DO THE WORK AND STAPLE THE COUPON TO IT.) **Y OU CAN CHOOSE TO GIVE THIS TO ANOTHER STUDENT, IF YOU WANT TO BE SUPES NICE. First Quarter Homework Coupon This coupon must be attached to homework assignment to receive full credit.

S AMPLE H ALL P ASS Mrs. Rollens’s Hall Pass YOU CANNOT DISRUPT CLASS TO USE A PASS. WAIT UNTIL A NATURAL BREAK TO ASK TO GO.

A CCOMMODATIONS AND M ODIFICATIONS (F OR THOSE TO WHICH THEY APPLY ) Accommodations and modifications will be implemented per each student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Each student will have the ability to self-advocate and communicate effectively their learning style and modifications as needed. Accommodations and modifications will be added to foster each student’s Individualized Educational Plan (dates may vary)

T IME TO GET REAL M RS. R OLLENS ’ S PET PEEVES AND WHAT YOU SHOULD REALLY KNOW : ) Don’t be tardy, even a second. When the bell rings, I do shut and lock the door. Your lap can’t be that hilarious. Please put your phone away. You lose points if it’s out without permission. Please don’t ask me what we did yesterday. Look at the website. It’s purpose is to make your life easier. You catch more flies with honey. Don’t be a jerk. Seriously, it only leaves a bad impression in my mind about you.

O KAY, NOW WE ’ RE GOING TO PRACTICE WITH THE HOMEWORK WEBSITE.

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