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SYLLABUS
Senior CP English 4
2021-2022 School Year
see note at the bottom of this document*
Senior CP English is a course that meets the A-G requirements for UC and CSU. It is intended to prepare students for college-level work. It requires regular attendance and homework. The curriculum is designed around reading literature and non-fiction, analyzing it and writing about it. The writing varies with a twin focus on building fluency and developing formal writing skill.
I. Literature
A. Fall Semester: The Stranger, essays/articles, Hamlet; poetry and art with each novel.
B. Spring Semester: Slaughterhouse Five, Brave New World, Death of a Salesman short story unit; essays/articles; poetry and art with each novel.
II. Writing Program
A. Students are expected to write every day from a selection of genres. Writing requirements may include:
1. Private Writing, "What's on Your Mind" journaling
2. Observational Writing, "freewrites", "quickwrites", peer response
3. Question Papers-- 2 papers in response to a short article each
4. One formal essay on each of the core novels/plays: Stranger, Hamlet, Slaughterhouse-5, Brave New World, Death of a Salesman.
5. Research Essay -English requirement completed in fall semester; required also to pass 1st semester senior English.
There is no Senior Project at Sonoma Valley High.
6. Technical/Online writing- for our senior class blog, Schoology book discussions and short-answer quickwrites, editing Google Docs. This will also include Kami annotations/comments and Cornell notetaking
7. Fall Benchmark Essay--Domesticated Animal Use
B. Take-home essays in the digital learning world would mean that either:
i. the student starts the essay in class and is given a specified amount of time to finish and turn in.
ii. It might be an essay that is done completely on the student's own time.
Writing conferences are available after school Mondays and Thursdays. I would set up a Zoom meeting and we would conference online.
III. Reading Program
A. Students are expected to read the assigned literature and other material on their own time, as well as in class (as permitted). Each work of literature will be accompanied by a reading/quiz schedule and quite a bit of notetaking (in Cornell format) at home and in lecture. Powerpoints, links to Kahoots, Quizlets, and other resources (plus those mentioned above) are available online in Google Classroom.
B. ABU: Seniors will read one book for pleasure per semester. This is a book that is school-appropriate with my approval. They are graded on their book report for this.
IV. IN-PERSON LEARNING MODEL:
Bathroom Policy:
Students are given 8 bathroom passes at the beginning of the semester. They are required to fill out the pass, then have me initial it, then take it with them to the restroom or to get a drink of water.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to class; they must step outside on the porch to take sips of water.
Students may not go to their car, a locker, or the office using these passes-- they need to ask for a different pass from me.
Mask Policy:
Students are required to wear masks at all times inside the classroom. We do take "mask breaks" when we step outside for a break.
Behavior Policy
V. Digital Learning MODEL:
Please note: SVHS online behavior norms are to be observed as noted in the student handbook
A. Share your screen when asked or when you are leading your breakout group
B. Respect others' ideas and try not to talk over one another
C. Work together and help each other learn
D. Pay attention to detail
E. Be willing to take risks and challenge yourself.
F. Be quiet, focused, and on-task during the periods of time set aside for reading and writing, but talk when talking is appropriate.
G. Respect your online classroom environment- keep music off and background noise down. Stay muted until you need to speak
H. When you have a question, it is okay to interrupt the teacher by saying your name ("This is John, I have a question") or typing the question in the chat.
I. You can text the teacher during classtime only if it is very important (as in: you were dropped from the Zoom call, or lost power, etc.) Otherwise, please put your questions/comments into the chat
VI. Class and at-home materials requirements
A. Binder/pen/pencil/paper
B. Chromebook and charging cord, every day
C. Our current core book (e.g. Hamlet) and any articles, notes, etc. that are related
D. Class spiral notebook
E. Wifi internet access (for power outages and internet loss, see the FAQ's drop-down menu above)
F. ABU book or short story when required
G. (optional) Cell phone, if possible
VI. Homework and Classwork
A. Don't recycle anything until the end of the semester.
B. All late work will receive a maximum grade of 80% with exceptions of illness and other excusable situations judged by the teacher. See letter E below.
C. Work from each grading period is due by the end of that grading period. This means that work we did during the period of 6 weeks for each progress report cannot be turned in later in the semester unless approved by me.
D. According to school policy, "Students are allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during [an] absence that can be reasonably provided within a reasonable time. A reasonable period of time is deemed to be the number of days absent."
E. I grade on the standard A-F scale. Each school day that an assignment is late, it goes down one letter grade. I am open to ⅔ or ½ credit at my discretion.
VII. Being Out of Zoom Class
A. Bathroom visits and water-bottle fill-ups-- try to do these between Zoom meetings. If you have to leave your screen during class, simply mute your mic and camera, and get back as quickly as you can.
B. Tardies and absences can impact a grade severely. There will be consequences for too many late arrivals to Zoom meetings.
C. Large take-home assignments are due as the teacher specifies. If you are absent on a due date, you are required to turn it in by means of Google Classroom, Google Docs (shared with teacher), printed copy (left with the office or with teacher), or as an attachment to an email.
D. Because of the nature of the in-class work that is required, any absence WILL result in missed instruction, and usually lowers the overall grade.
*Please note: Due to the unprecedented pandemic circumstances during the 2020-2021 year, some of these requirements may still be in effect for '2021-22. Let us keep in mind, however, that it is an important life-skill for students to practice self-discipline even in the toughest of times, and they are encouraged to do so to ensure their own benefit and successful future.
Senior CP English 4
2021-2022 School Year
see note at the bottom of this document*
Senior CP English is a course that meets the A-G requirements for UC and CSU. It is intended to prepare students for college-level work. It requires regular attendance and homework. The curriculum is designed around reading literature and non-fiction, analyzing it and writing about it. The writing varies with a twin focus on building fluency and developing formal writing skill.
I. Literature
A. Fall Semester: The Stranger, essays/articles, Hamlet; poetry and art with each novel.
B. Spring Semester: Slaughterhouse Five, Brave New World, Death of a Salesman short story unit; essays/articles; poetry and art with each novel.
II. Writing Program
A. Students are expected to write every day from a selection of genres. Writing requirements may include:
1. Private Writing, "What's on Your Mind" journaling
2. Observational Writing, "freewrites", "quickwrites", peer response
3. Question Papers-- 2 papers in response to a short article each
4. One formal essay on each of the core novels/plays: Stranger, Hamlet, Slaughterhouse-5, Brave New World, Death of a Salesman.
5. Research Essay -English requirement completed in fall semester; required also to pass 1st semester senior English.
There is no Senior Project at Sonoma Valley High.
6. Technical/Online writing- for our senior class blog, Schoology book discussions and short-answer quickwrites, editing Google Docs. This will also include Kami annotations/comments and Cornell notetaking
7. Fall Benchmark Essay--Domesticated Animal Use
B. Take-home essays in the digital learning world would mean that either:
i. the student starts the essay in class and is given a specified amount of time to finish and turn in.
ii. It might be an essay that is done completely on the student's own time.
Writing conferences are available after school Mondays and Thursdays. I would set up a Zoom meeting and we would conference online.
III. Reading Program
A. Students are expected to read the assigned literature and other material on their own time, as well as in class (as permitted). Each work of literature will be accompanied by a reading/quiz schedule and quite a bit of notetaking (in Cornell format) at home and in lecture. Powerpoints, links to Kahoots, Quizlets, and other resources (plus those mentioned above) are available online in Google Classroom.
B. ABU: Seniors will read one book for pleasure per semester. This is a book that is school-appropriate with my approval. They are graded on their book report for this.
IV. IN-PERSON LEARNING MODEL:
Bathroom Policy:
Students are given 8 bathroom passes at the beginning of the semester. They are required to fill out the pass, then have me initial it, then take it with them to the restroom or to get a drink of water.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to class; they must step outside on the porch to take sips of water.
Students may not go to their car, a locker, or the office using these passes-- they need to ask for a different pass from me.
Mask Policy:
Students are required to wear masks at all times inside the classroom. We do take "mask breaks" when we step outside for a break.
Behavior Policy
- Students are required to use their best manners when in class.
- Loud talking, laughing, and silly behavior will not be tolerated.
- When students do group or partner work, polite, considerate talk is expected; listening politely and quietly is a skill and a requirement for this class.
- A seating chart will be implemented if I see a general pattern of behavior not in line with the professional expectations that SVHS has outlined in its Behavior Expectations Handbook.
V. Digital Learning MODEL:
Please note: SVHS online behavior norms are to be observed as noted in the student handbook
A. Share your screen when asked or when you are leading your breakout group
B. Respect others' ideas and try not to talk over one another
C. Work together and help each other learn
D. Pay attention to detail
E. Be willing to take risks and challenge yourself.
F. Be quiet, focused, and on-task during the periods of time set aside for reading and writing, but talk when talking is appropriate.
G. Respect your online classroom environment- keep music off and background noise down. Stay muted until you need to speak
H. When you have a question, it is okay to interrupt the teacher by saying your name ("This is John, I have a question") or typing the question in the chat.
I. You can text the teacher during classtime only if it is very important (as in: you were dropped from the Zoom call, or lost power, etc.) Otherwise, please put your questions/comments into the chat
VI. Class and at-home materials requirements
A. Binder/pen/pencil/paper
B. Chromebook and charging cord, every day
C. Our current core book (e.g. Hamlet) and any articles, notes, etc. that are related
D. Class spiral notebook
E. Wifi internet access (for power outages and internet loss, see the FAQ's drop-down menu above)
F. ABU book or short story when required
G. (optional) Cell phone, if possible
VI. Homework and Classwork
A. Don't recycle anything until the end of the semester.
B. All late work will receive a maximum grade of 80% with exceptions of illness and other excusable situations judged by the teacher. See letter E below.
C. Work from each grading period is due by the end of that grading period. This means that work we did during the period of 6 weeks for each progress report cannot be turned in later in the semester unless approved by me.
D. According to school policy, "Students are allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during [an] absence that can be reasonably provided within a reasonable time. A reasonable period of time is deemed to be the number of days absent."
E. I grade on the standard A-F scale. Each school day that an assignment is late, it goes down one letter grade. I am open to ⅔ or ½ credit at my discretion.
VII. Being Out of Zoom Class
A. Bathroom visits and water-bottle fill-ups-- try to do these between Zoom meetings. If you have to leave your screen during class, simply mute your mic and camera, and get back as quickly as you can.
B. Tardies and absences can impact a grade severely. There will be consequences for too many late arrivals to Zoom meetings.
C. Large take-home assignments are due as the teacher specifies. If you are absent on a due date, you are required to turn it in by means of Google Classroom, Google Docs (shared with teacher), printed copy (left with the office or with teacher), or as an attachment to an email.
D. Because of the nature of the in-class work that is required, any absence WILL result in missed instruction, and usually lowers the overall grade.
*Please note: Due to the unprecedented pandemic circumstances during the 2020-2021 year, some of these requirements may still be in effect for '2021-22. Let us keep in mind, however, that it is an important life-skill for students to practice self-discipline even in the toughest of times, and they are encouraged to do so to ensure their own benefit and successful future.