Syllabus
English 9
November 14-18, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
Period 1
• Check student schedules
• Explain seating chart
• Introduce myself
• Go over rules and guidelines
• Hand out syllabus for parent/guardian signature
• Explain weekly syllabus and blog page site
• Explain Criterion Reference Essays and lab
• Interview activity
• Review supplies
• Discuss computer sign sheets.
• Explain red dot books and folder
• Explain DOL (Daily Oral Language)
• Explain vocabulary words
• Hand out essay “What I always wanted my English teacher to know, but she never asked.” This is due on Tuesday, November 15.
• Hand out books if have time and inventory sheet
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
• Share information from interviewing classmate
• Collect essays
• You will take a pretest vocabulary test
• Students should have three-ring binder and supplies
• Students need to divide notebook into sections
• Answer any questions
• Discuss paragraph writing and assign Paragraph writing “Overcoming Obstacles.”
• If have time, you will take a pretest over grammar.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
• Hand in paragraphs.
• Take grammar pretest if did not take it on Tuesday.
• View Facing Monsters and complete sheet over this.
• Listen to the story “The Most Dangerous Game” pp. 12-23.
• In literature section of binder, you will write and insert:
1. A list of characters
2. brief summary of plot
3. words to own and definitions
Thursday, November 17, 2005
• Go to library for introduction by Mr. Waymouth, scavenger hunt, and getting red dot books.
• You will fill in red dot book folders
• Finish the short story “The Most Dangerous Game.”
• Discuss Grammar Link “Powerful Verbs.”
• Quiz over “The Most Dangerous Game” on Monday, November 21.
Friday, November 18, 2005
• Go to lab for first Criterion Writing.
• Review for quiz “The Most Dangerous Game.” Quiz is on Monday, November 21.
• Hand out Vocabulary One words. On a separate sheet of paper you are to :
1. Write out each word, part of speech, and the definition.
2. Complete the worksheets.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
English 9A
Welcome to Mrs. Gifford’s English 9A Class
There are a few guidelines to follow in our classroom:
1. Bring a positive attitude to class, along with a lot of creativity. This will make our class both enjoyable and productive.
2. Do everything you can to make this class the best learning environment possible. Do more than less; always try even when you encounter difficulties, and offer constructive criticism at the appropriate times. This is our class.
3. Please be in your seat prepared for class and ready to learn when the bell rings.
4. Respect each other’s property.
5. Do not talk when someone else is talking. Learning to accept and recognize diversity is important.
6. Use good manners.
7. Be kind and polite to everyone. Have a sense of humor, but avoid put-downs or other jokes that are hurtful, rude, or otherwise inappropriate for school.
8. Making fun of someone in any way is not acceptable behavior.
9. Restroom passes will be limited throughout the year.
Philosophies of the Class:
1. Honesty is the best policy.
2. Accountability is important.
3. Asking for help when needed is necessary.
4. Cheating is neither necessary nor accepted.
5. Random acts of kindness are always welcome.
6. Conflicts can be resolved peacefully.
7. Communication is very important.
8. The phrases “I am sorry” and “I am wrong” should not be foreign in your vocabulary.
9. Believing in yourself is very important.
Additional Information
• A weekly or monthly syllabus will be given to you. This will cite daily assignments, tests, essays, etc. You are responsible for any make up work when you are absent. If you are absent for several days, you should call Mrs. Morales in the guidance office (ext. 235) to have homework collected. You may also contact me. All make up work should be made up within the time limits defined in the Student Handbook.
• Paper headings must follow the MLA form. This form is in your Plymouth High School Writing Handbook.
• Grades in this course will be weighted as follows:
Grammar (Language Mechanics) & Vocabulary= 25%
Writing = 25%
Independent Reading= 10%
Literature= 25%
Homework, Class Participation, Effort, Preparedness, Binder Assessments= 15 %
• Final grades will be based on a 100% scale:
A+=100-97.7 B+=89.6-87.7 C+=79.6-77.7 D+=69.6-67.7
A= 97.6-93.7 B=87.6-83.7 C=77.6-73.7 D=67.6-63.7
A-=93.6-89.7 B-= 83.6-79.7 C-=73.6-69.7 D-=63.6-59.7
Please feel free to ask for help. I am here early in the morning and stay late after school. My school extension is 338. My home phone number is 936-7355. Feel free to call me anytime before 10:00 P.M. My email address is mgifford@plymouth.k12.in.us. Have a wonderful and successful year!
Parent/Guardian signature_____________________________
There are a few guidelines to follow in our classroom:
1. Bring a positive attitude to class, along with a lot of creativity. This will make our class both enjoyable and productive.
2. Do everything you can to make this class the best learning environment possible. Do more than less; always try even when you encounter difficulties, and offer constructive criticism at the appropriate times. This is our class.
3. Please be in your seat prepared for class and ready to learn when the bell rings.
4. Respect each other’s property.
5. Do not talk when someone else is talking. Learning to accept and recognize diversity is important.
6. Use good manners.
7. Be kind and polite to everyone. Have a sense of humor, but avoid put-downs or other jokes that are hurtful, rude, or otherwise inappropriate for school.
8. Making fun of someone in any way is not acceptable behavior.
9. Restroom passes will be limited throughout the year.
Philosophies of the Class:
1. Honesty is the best policy.
2. Accountability is important.
3. Asking for help when needed is necessary.
4. Cheating is neither necessary nor accepted.
5. Random acts of kindness are always welcome.
6. Conflicts can be resolved peacefully.
7. Communication is very important.
8. The phrases “I am sorry” and “I am wrong” should not be foreign in your vocabulary.
9. Believing in yourself is very important.
Additional Information
• A weekly or monthly syllabus will be given to you. This will cite daily assignments, tests, essays, etc. You are responsible for any make up work when you are absent. If you are absent for several days, you should call Mrs. Morales in the guidance office (ext. 235) to have homework collected. You may also contact me. All make up work should be made up within the time limits defined in the Student Handbook.
• Paper headings must follow the MLA form. This form is in your Plymouth High School Writing Handbook.
• Grades in this course will be weighted as follows:
Grammar (Language Mechanics) & Vocabulary= 25%
Writing = 25%
Independent Reading= 10%
Literature= 25%
Homework, Class Participation, Effort, Preparedness, Binder Assessments= 15 %
• Final grades will be based on a 100% scale:
A+=100-97.7 B+=89.6-87.7 C+=79.6-77.7 D+=69.6-67.7
A= 97.6-93.7 B=87.6-83.7 C=77.6-73.7 D=67.6-63.7
A-=93.6-89.7 B-= 83.6-79.7 C-=73.6-69.7 D-=63.6-59.7
Please feel free to ask for help. I am here early in the morning and stay late after school. My school extension is 338. My home phone number is 936-7355. Feel free to call me anytime before 10:00 P.M. My email address is mgifford@plymouth.k12.in.us. Have a wonderful and successful year!
Parent/Guardian signature_____________________________
Speech Syllabus
Speech Syllabus
Mrs. Gifford
November 14-18, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
Introduction to course. Do short essay and comfortable/uncomfortable cards, Students introduce themselves. Go over syllabus. Hand out speech books and assign pp. 3-20. Discuss 3-ring binder/portfolio. This is due on Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Discuss expectations of class. Discuss importance of speech. Work in small groups and put ideas on marker board. Students write two things they know about speech and two questions they still have. Go over this, Hand out and explain the first speech. This is due on Monday, November 21. Have students sign up; explain the process. Seating charts will be done on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Seating chart for students. Hand out speech 1 evaluation and go over this. Remind students all material is kept in 3 ring binders. Answer any questions about speech 1. Start discussing information in Chapter 1 & 2. give communication handout.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Continue with chapters 1 & 2 if need. Discuss stage fright and chapter 13. Discuss confidence and practice. Review speech material. Work time on speech.
Friday, November 18, 2005
Type speeches for Monday. Do class exercise after this in done. Everyone should be ready to go on Monday.
Comments:
• All manuscripts should be handed in with evaluation sheet.
• All folders must be given to Mrs. Gifford before you speak.
• If you need help, contact her before speech is due.
Mrs. Gifford
November 14-18, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
Introduction to course. Do short essay and comfortable/uncomfortable cards, Students introduce themselves. Go over syllabus. Hand out speech books and assign pp. 3-20. Discuss 3-ring binder/portfolio. This is due on Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Discuss expectations of class. Discuss importance of speech. Work in small groups and put ideas on marker board. Students write two things they know about speech and two questions they still have. Go over this, Hand out and explain the first speech. This is due on Monday, November 21. Have students sign up; explain the process. Seating charts will be done on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Seating chart for students. Hand out speech 1 evaluation and go over this. Remind students all material is kept in 3 ring binders. Answer any questions about speech 1. Start discussing information in Chapter 1 & 2. give communication handout.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Continue with chapters 1 & 2 if need. Discuss stage fright and chapter 13. Discuss confidence and practice. Review speech material. Work time on speech.
Friday, November 18, 2005
Type speeches for Monday. Do class exercise after this in done. Everyone should be ready to go on Monday.
Comments:
• All manuscripts should be handed in with evaluation sheet.
• All folders must be given to Mrs. Gifford before you speak.
• If you need help, contact her before speech is due.
Speech
Speech Communication
COURSE: Speech is a trimester course. Successful completion of this class is required for graduation from Plymouth High School.
GRADES: Each six-weeks there will be several speaking assignments, unit tests, homework, the speech folder/portfolio, and class participation to determine your grade. Extra credit for outside speaking will be available. See instructor for more information. Both six-weeks grades, the final speech, and written final will be averaged for your trimester grade.
GRADING SCALE: 100-98 A+, 97-93 A, 92-90 A-, 89-87 B+, 86-83 B, 82-80 B-, 79-77 C+, 76-73 C, 72-70 C-, 69-67 D+, 66-63 D, 62-60 D-
COURSE REQUIREMENT: Speech students are to keep all materials in a 3-ring binder and hand that binder in before each speech. This will also be used to select items to include in your English portfolio.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
• Show respect for all class members.
• Be a good listener.
• Making fun of someone in any way is not acceptable behavior.
• Use good manners.
• Be kind to everyone.
• Respect each other’s property.
• Strive to do quality work.
• Be prepared for class.
• Be on time.
• Communicate with class members and instructor.
PHILOSOPHIES OF THIS CLASS:
• Honesty is the best policy.
• Accountability is important.
• Asking for help when needed is necessary.
• Cheating is neither necessary nor accepted.
• Random acts of kindness are always welcome.
• Communication is very important.
• Success will become an important word in your life.
• The words “I am sorry,” and “I am wrong” should not be foreign in your vocabulary.
• Never give up.
MAKE-UP WORK: Make-up work is your responsibility. Follow the student handbook for the school policy. Make sure you communicate with me before an anticipated absence or after an unexpected absence.
WHY SPEECH? Speech is a skill you will use every day of your life. For many of you, this will be your only speech course. Make the most of it. This is a course for your future.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
All students are required to have a 3 ring binder with college ruled paper. You will need a blue or black ink pen and some pencils. All of this should be brought to class each day along with your speech textbook and portfolio.
PAPER HEADINGS:
All assignments handed in will have the following heading in the upper left hand corner of the paper. Please be sure that you have written this heading very neatly. If proper heading is not in the upper left corner, the paper will not be accepted.
Name
Speech
Mrs. Gifford
Period
Date
Please have your Plymouth High School Writer’s Handbook with you each day.
Please feel free to ask for help. I am here early in the morning and stay late after school. My home phone is 936-7355, and my school number is 936-2178 ext. 338. My email address is mgifford@plymouth.k12.in.us.
Please sign and have your parents sign this paper and return to me.
Student signature__________________________
Parent signature___________________________
COURSE: Speech is a trimester course. Successful completion of this class is required for graduation from Plymouth High School.
GRADES: Each six-weeks there will be several speaking assignments, unit tests, homework, the speech folder/portfolio, and class participation to determine your grade. Extra credit for outside speaking will be available. See instructor for more information. Both six-weeks grades, the final speech, and written final will be averaged for your trimester grade.
GRADING SCALE: 100-98 A+, 97-93 A, 92-90 A-, 89-87 B+, 86-83 B, 82-80 B-, 79-77 C+, 76-73 C, 72-70 C-, 69-67 D+, 66-63 D, 62-60 D-
COURSE REQUIREMENT: Speech students are to keep all materials in a 3-ring binder and hand that binder in before each speech. This will also be used to select items to include in your English portfolio.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
• Show respect for all class members.
• Be a good listener.
• Making fun of someone in any way is not acceptable behavior.
• Use good manners.
• Be kind to everyone.
• Respect each other’s property.
• Strive to do quality work.
• Be prepared for class.
• Be on time.
• Communicate with class members and instructor.
PHILOSOPHIES OF THIS CLASS:
• Honesty is the best policy.
• Accountability is important.
• Asking for help when needed is necessary.
• Cheating is neither necessary nor accepted.
• Random acts of kindness are always welcome.
• Communication is very important.
• Success will become an important word in your life.
• The words “I am sorry,” and “I am wrong” should not be foreign in your vocabulary.
• Never give up.
MAKE-UP WORK: Make-up work is your responsibility. Follow the student handbook for the school policy. Make sure you communicate with me before an anticipated absence or after an unexpected absence.
WHY SPEECH? Speech is a skill you will use every day of your life. For many of you, this will be your only speech course. Make the most of it. This is a course for your future.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
All students are required to have a 3 ring binder with college ruled paper. You will need a blue or black ink pen and some pencils. All of this should be brought to class each day along with your speech textbook and portfolio.
PAPER HEADINGS:
All assignments handed in will have the following heading in the upper left hand corner of the paper. Please be sure that you have written this heading very neatly. If proper heading is not in the upper left corner, the paper will not be accepted.
Name
Speech
Mrs. Gifford
Period
Date
Please have your Plymouth High School Writer’s Handbook with you each day.
Please feel free to ask for help. I am here early in the morning and stay late after school. My home phone is 936-7355, and my school number is 936-2178 ext. 338. My email address is mgifford@plymouth.k12.in.us.
Please sign and have your parents sign this paper and return to me.
Student signature__________________________
Parent signature___________________________
Journalism I/II/III
Welcome to Journalism I, II, III Class
There are a few guidelines to follow in our classroom:
1. Bring a positive attitude to class, along with a lot of creativity. This will make our class both enjoyable and productive.
2. Do everything you can to make this class the best learning environment possible. Do more than less; always try even when you encounter difficulties, and offer constructive criticism at the appropriate times. This is our class.
3. Please be in your seat prepared for class and ready to learn when the bell rings.
4. Remember to sign out when you leave the classroom.
5. Be sure to be a good representative of Plymouth High School when out of the school community.
6. Make sure you are on task at all times. If you finish your assignments, check with Mrs. Gifford before working on other material.
7. Make sure deadlines are met. Late articles, photos, etc, will reduce final grade.
8. Make sure portfolios are updated. Divide into sections-interviews questions, rough drafts, final, etc.
9. When an issue of the paper is distributed, please clean out folder on the computer.
10. We do not have assigned computers so do not expect to sit in the same spot each day. Let us move our CHEESE.
11. Please sign in at the computer each day. These are new and updated computers.
12. Make sure you understand the computer rules sheet you signed at registration,
13. You are not to be on the INTERNET without permission from Mrs. Gifford.
14. Be kind and polite to everyone. Have a sense of humor, but avoid put-downs or other jokes that are hurtful, rude, or otherwise inappropriate for school.
15. Making fun of someone in any way is not acceptable behavior.
Philosophies of the Class:
1. We are a team. Journalism II-III help J I students at all times.
2. Accountability is important. You are responsible for what you write. If unsure contact an editor or Mrs. Gifford.
3. Asking for help when needed is necessary. We all need to seek help because technology changes every minute.
4. Random acts of kindness and celebrations are always welcome.
Grading is based on your portfolio. Weekly record sheets will be turned in.
Additional Information
A+=100-97.7 B+=89.6-87.7 C+=79.6-77.7 D+=69.6-67.7
A= 97.6-93.7%0
There are a few guidelines to follow in our classroom:
1. Bring a positive attitude to class, along with a lot of creativity. This will make our class both enjoyable and productive.
2. Do everything you can to make this class the best learning environment possible. Do more than less; always try even when you encounter difficulties, and offer constructive criticism at the appropriate times. This is our class.
3. Please be in your seat prepared for class and ready to learn when the bell rings.
4. Remember to sign out when you leave the classroom.
5. Be sure to be a good representative of Plymouth High School when out of the school community.
6. Make sure you are on task at all times. If you finish your assignments, check with Mrs. Gifford before working on other material.
7. Make sure deadlines are met. Late articles, photos, etc, will reduce final grade.
8. Make sure portfolios are updated. Divide into sections-interviews questions, rough drafts, final, etc.
9. When an issue of the paper is distributed, please clean out folder on the computer.
10. We do not have assigned computers so do not expect to sit in the same spot each day. Let us move our CHEESE.
11. Please sign in at the computer each day. These are new and updated computers.
12. Make sure you understand the computer rules sheet you signed at registration,
13. You are not to be on the INTERNET without permission from Mrs. Gifford.
14. Be kind and polite to everyone. Have a sense of humor, but avoid put-downs or other jokes that are hurtful, rude, or otherwise inappropriate for school.
15. Making fun of someone in any way is not acceptable behavior.
Philosophies of the Class:
1. We are a team. Journalism II-III help J I students at all times.
2. Accountability is important. You are responsible for what you write. If unsure contact an editor or Mrs. Gifford.
3. Asking for help when needed is necessary. We all need to seek help because technology changes every minute.
4. Random acts of kindness and celebrations are always welcome.
Grading is based on your portfolio. Weekly record sheets will be turned in.
Additional Information
A+=100-97.7 B+=89.6-87.7 C+=79.6-77.7 D+=69.6-67.7
A= 97.6-93.7%0
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