1. Ms. Posta English 11 Teacher Room
Welcome to English 11!
Ms. Posta
English 11 Teacher
Room

2. Course Description
The purpose of English 11 is to provide students the opportunity to learn essential college and career readiness skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening and language. These skills include academic skills that are necessary for success on the ACT. The curriculum and content of the course is aligned with The Common Core Standards ( and The Cincinnati Public Schools Curriculum Map ( for English Language Arts. Students will be expected to read a variety of challenging grade level texts as well as write for various purposes using appropriate conventions and style. In addition, students will also complete self- selected research projects and present information using effective communication techniques.

3. Required Supplies and Texts
Notebook – 1 per quarter
Pens
Highlighter
Tape
Folder
Language of Literature
Write Source
Class Novels
Independent Reading Novels
Mentor Text for Genre Studies

4. Tentative Syllabus – A more specific syllabus will be distributed each quarter
Reflective Composition Genre Study
Informational Text Readings
MacBeth Literature Study
Literature Study
Reflective Composition
College Application Essays
Self Selected Research Project including 5 page essay
Self Selected Persuasive Project
Including 10 page essay
Cover Letter and Resume
ACT Preparation
Exit Project/Portfolio
Independent Reading Assignment #1`
Independent Reading Assignment #2
Independent Reading Assignment #3
Independent Reading Assignment #4

5. Technology
Each student enrolled in English 11 is required to have an address and a wikispace. If students already have one or both, they do not need to create a new one. Ms. Posta will review both of these requirements in class.
Every high school student will have access to Student Blackboard. Students will receive user names and passwords from their mentor bell teachers. Students will be expected to log into blackboard on a daily basis in order to acquire information regarding class content and assignments. Blackboard will also be used to participate in required class discussions/blogs, submit assignments, and take class assessments.

6. Class Assignments Literature/Genre Studies Vocabulary Studies
Writer’s Notebook
Presentations
Portfolio Essays
Seminar
Quizzes/Tests
ACT Preparation
Class Discussion/Blog
Independent Reading
Research Projects
Wiki Assignments

7. Grading Scale 90% – 100% =A 80% - 89% =B 70% - 79% =C 60% - 69% =D
59% and below =F

8. Ms. Posta’s Expectations
Arrive to class prepared and on time
Respect the instructional process
Follow the procedures outlined in the class for daily activities
Complete all classwork and homework assignments to the best of your ability
Use appropriate and respectful language
Accept responsibility for behavior and grades
Follow all school rules in the classroom and hallway

9. Classroom Rules and Consequences
No eating, drinking, or gum chewing. (H20 in an exception)
No profanity or inappropriate conversation.
Do not use electronic devices in class.*
Do not enter classroom with coats or hats.
Do not be late.
*There are exceptions to this which will be explained in class.
Consequences
Confiscation
Verbal Redirection/Change of seat
Removal from classroom
Detention
Parent Phone Call/Conference
Referral to School Wide Discipline Ladder

10. Important Policies
→Late Work: Late work will only be accepted if a student has an excused absence. In order for an absence to be excused, a parent/guardian must write a note or notify Ms. Posta via phone or . In order to make up assignments, student must attend at least ONE help session.
→Supplies: Students must have supplies in order to enter the classroom. Students without supplies will be sent back to their lockers and a tardy will be issued.
→Help Session, Wednesday 3:40 – 4:30: Students who are in need of making up work because of excused absences or who need of extra help can attend after school help sessions. In order to be admitted to help session, students must be on task in class and arrive to Ms. Posta’s classroom by 3:40.

11. Important Policies
→Tardy Policy: Students who are tardy to class will be issued afterschool detentions. Chronic tardiness will result in ISS.
→Student Assignment Books: Students are expected to use an assignment book in order to record deadlines and due dates of projects and homework. SABs will also be used to monitor hall passes issued during class.
→Hall Passes: Hall passes will not be issued the first ten minutes and the last ten minutes of each bell or during 1st of 5th bell. Students are limited to two hall passes a week.