English 10 Course Syllabus
2016 - 2017
Perry High School
Ms. Stueber | Room C222 | 480-224-2892 | [email protected]
Course Description
This is a comprehensive course study of English Language Arts. Students will utilize the writing process to
create compositions. Students will learn traits of exceptional writing from a balanced repertoire of reading and
writing while applying those skills to real-world situations. Literature studies introduce literary terminology,
critical and analytical reading, and appreciation of literature. Students will read from selected novels, short
stories, essays, and poetry, which will include Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, The Book Thief by
Markus Zusak, Julius Caesar by Williams Shakespeare, and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card . This is an
interactive course that requires student involvement including research, debate, and oral presentations which
may require the use of multimedia resources.
PHS Curriculum and Arizona State Standards
AZCCS Mission Statement: The A rizona State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what
students are expected to learn so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help students. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young
people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. PHS is dedicated to incorporating the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards into the English 10 curriculum and increasing the
rigor of our instruction.
Required Text
McDougal Littell Literature Grade 10 (blue textbook)
Class novels will be provided, but students are welcome to purchase their own copies including electronic or
audio versions. Students will need to access books of their choice for independent book projects.
Supplies
Students should have a specified notebook and folder for English in addition to a flash drive, blue or black
pens, pencils, and highlighters. (Students will utilize note cards, markers, colored pencils, glue, etc. throughout the year, but it is not necessary to bring these items on a daily basis.)
Grading Scale
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 60 F
Student work will be graded using an
80/20 weighting system: 80% of a student’s grade will be assignments and
classwork and 20% percent of a student’s
grade will be the Semester Final Exam.
Homework / Late Work / Absences
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis.
LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED. Any student who is absent is responsible for make-up work
and will receive the number of days absent to complete and turn in the work while following the general homework policy. Work brought in on disks,
flash drives, etc. is considered “late” and will not
be printed by the teacher.
Remind
Students and parents may subscribe to Ms. Stueber’s class Remind text messages. It is used to communicate
deadlines, assignments, and other class-related information. Please subscribe to the appropriate class hour so you
receive the correct information. Find your
Send a text
Text this
class hour:
to this #:
message:
1st Hour
81010
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5th Hour
81010
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6th Hour
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Turnitin.com
Turnitin.com (also known as Feedback Studio) is a website that allows teachers to review written assignments
and determine the authenticity of the students' papers. In some cases, the teacher requires both a hard copy of the
assignment as well as submission to the website. The late-work policy detailed above also applies to
Turnitin.com submissions. There is a one-day grace period to account for technology mishaps. Papers submitted
within 24-hours of the deadline will be accepted but will be docked 10% of the earned grade. No papers will be
accepted after the one-day grace period.
Find your
Enter your
Enter the
Turnitin.com Account Registration:
class hour: Class ID:
Password:
1. Click on the “Enroll in a Class” tab on your student homepage. 1st Hour
@msstuebe
13037856
2. Enter the “Class ID” for your class. Click “Submit”.
5th Hour
@msstueber
13037886
3. Enter the “Password” for your class.
6th Hour
@49fc4k
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Classroom Norms
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Be respectful, courteous, and appropriate.
Raise your hand to participate & engage often.
Keep electronics OFF & stored in backpack.
It is essential that everyone is treated with respect
in our classroom. Bullying and harassment of any
sort is never tolerated and will be reported.
Personal Electronics
Cell phones should be in OFF/SILENT mode at all times.
Phones are to be kept in a backpack/purse and not to be used
during class time unless indicated by the teacher. For this
reason, backpacks/purses are to be stored on the floor during
class instruction—not on students’ laps. Students who violate
the policy may have their cell phones confiscated and turned
in to the office.
Academic Dishonesty / Plagiarism / Cheating
Academic dishonesty, plagiarism, and cheating will not be tolerated. Students are required to submit their own
work and cite their sources. Any student caught cheating (giving or r eceiving answer s/wor k) or plagiarizing (copying work/ideas without giving credit) in or outside of class will receive a 0 for the assignment and
a written referral.
Additional School Policies
All school policies will be followed and enforced, including the following:
No food, gum, or beverage (other than water) in the classroom.
No hats or earbuds on while inside the building.
Adhere to dress code policies.
Syllabus Acknowledgement & Student Information Form
This page is to be completed only by the student’s parent/guardian. Please return to Ms. Stueber by F 7/29.
My signature indicates I have read Ms. Stueber’s English 10 Syllabus and I understand the requirements, policies, and
guidelines for this course.
________________________________________
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Student Signatur e
Parent/Guardian Signatur e
Film in the Classroom
This course will examine multiple genres of literature and offer some opportunities to view films that are related to the content. In most cases we will observe film in brief increments, however we may study a full-length
film if necessary. Potential films for the class are listed below. The parent/guardian signature next to each film
indicates the student has permission to view the work.
__________Of Mice and Men (1992 / PG-13)
__________Ender’s Game (2013 / PG-13)
__________Caesar (2002 / PG-13)
_______________Julius Caesar (1970 / G)
_______________The Book Thief (2013 / PG –13)
_______________The Tell-Tale Heart (2010 / NR)
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