English I Syllabus

2008-2009

Instructor: Richard Tolleson

richard.tolleson@tisd.org

http://mrtsenglishclass.blogspot.com/

Textbooks: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes – Prentice Hall
Language Network – McDougal Littell

The following novels will also be studied in English I:
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
All Quiet on the Western Front by Eric Maria Remarque
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Poetry is fused with longer works throughout the year.

Vocabulary study will be based on Greek and Latin word parts. Words from the literature will also be studied in context.

Grading:
Major Grades – 50%
Unit tests
Final drafts of major compositions
Major Projects

Daily Grades – 50%
Homework
Quizzes
Class Participation
In-class work

Conduct: All students are expected to follow class rules.
Be seated when the tardy bell rings. Being in the room is not sufficient.
Be courteous to the teacher and all fellow classmates.
Be cooperative, attentive and respectful of other students’ right to learn.
Do not bring drinks or food of any kind into the classroom (including gum and candy)
Bring materials to class every day.
Remain seated in your desk each day until officially dismissed by the teacher.
VIOLATIONS OF CLASS RULES WILL BE DEALT WITH ACCORDING TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT IN THE T.H.S STUDENT HANDBOOK.
Take care of the books and other materials provided for you. If you lose or destroy a book you will be expected to replace it a the current book price of $50 (novels average $10).

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
There will be NO late work accepted when a student is present on the day the assignment is made and on the day the assignment is due.
It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements to receive make-up assignments before or after school so as not to take time away from the rest of the class.
All make-up work must be completed and returned to the teacher according to the following:
--Daily assignments – due within three class days.
--Quizzes or Exams – special arrangements must be made and the assignments
must be made up within one week after the student returns to class.
In case of an extended excused absence, special arrangements may be made with the teacher.