British Literature Course Syllabus
Instructor: Ms. Trujillo
Room: 207 Office hours: by appointment
Email: [email protected]
Course Description
The aim of this course is to study British literature and the historical periods from which they evolved. This course will ask you to:
Required Materials
Grading Policies
Classroom Expectations
In addition to adhering to the school code of conduct, the following are expectations of students in the classroom:
Students who do not comply with classroom policies will receive:
I expect great things from you and am here to help you succeed. If we work together, we will learn and have a great school year. Please never hesitate to see me if you need assistance.
Instructor: Ms. Trujillo
Room: 207 Office hours: by appointment
Email: [email protected]
Course Description
The aim of this course is to study British literature and the historical periods from which they evolved. This course will ask you to:
- Read and respond to a variety of genres of British literature
- Understand and make connections between British history and literature
- Evaluate themes, styles, and techniques used by authors
- Analyze, compare, and criticize various works of literature
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically and creatively about literature
- Understand, identify, and use a variety of literary terms
- Conduct literary research using MLA guidelines
- Complete a variety of writing assignments using specific assertions, evidence, and explanations
- Develop writing skills by using the various steps of the writing process including self-editing and peer-editing
- Learn and apply the conventions of grammar and language usage
- Prepare for the SAT
- Enhance vocabulary knowledge and usage
- Develop collaborative skills through group work
- Make technology-assisted oral presentations
Required Materials
- Textbook (will be provided in class)
- Major Works (Tentative list: Macbeth, Frankenstein, Jekyll & Hyde, and 1984)- No electronic books
- Folder (for handouts and returned assignments)
- Three subject college-ruled notebook (for bell ringers, notes, journals/reading response)
- White college-ruled loose leaf paper
- White 3 x 5 lined index cards
- Black or blue pen, No. 2 pencil, highlighter, and colored pen other than black or blue
- School planner
- Access to dictionary and thesaurus
- USB flash drive
Grading Policies
- Attendance- All absences require proper documentation. No makeup work will be given for unexcused absences. As seniors, I expect you to know how to have an absence excused officially by the school, so it is YOUR responsibility to provide proper documentation. Students will be sent to the attendance office if their absences are unexcused and there is no note or if they are absent 3 or more consecutive days.
- Make-Up Policy- You may ONLY make up work for excused absences. If your absence is planned (e.g., a doctor or dentist appointment), please see me in advance to get the work you will miss. You are responsible for getting all missing work. You may do this by checking Google Classroom, asking a classmate, or by emailing me at [email protected]. All work assigned the last day you attended class is due the day you return with proper documentation. This includes taking any test given during your absence. All missed tests and quizzes can only be made up before school, during lunch (as scheduling permits), or after school (if and when my schedule permits). If the absence was unexcused, no work will be accepted nor can you make up tests or quizzes. Attendance is very important to your success.
- Academic Honesty- Acts of academic dishonesty such as plagiarism, cheating, and fabrication of information on any assignment or assessment will NOT be tolerated and will result in a zero for the assignment, parent notification, and dean referral. This includes nearly identical work which will also result in loss of credit for both students.
- Tardy- Students are expected to be in class on time. This means INSIDE the classroom and in your seat when the bell rings. Excessive tardiness will result in loss of bell ringer/quiz/homework points that are missed during that time, parent notification, and, if necessary, referral to the attendance office. If you are late, you may not make up what you missed during class (e.g., quizzes, bell ringers, or collected work).
- Homework is an extension of what we learn in class and in most cases necessary for what we will do in class. It is important to your learning and grade to complete all assignments on time with an honest effort. Therefore:
- Homework is due when I collect/check it (usually at the beginning of class)
- Late assignments will NOT be accepted, as work completed after its due date loses relevance
- Incomplete assignments will NOT be accepted
- Evaluation- The following will be used to determine your grades throughout the course of the year:
- Formative Assessments (45%)-This includes most classwork, homework, and in-class essays.
- Summative Assessments (40%)- This includes most final projects and essays (any end of unit evaluative work).
- Speaking and Listening (15%)- This includes various speaking and listening skills that will be assessed in individual, pair, group, and class work/discussions.
- Grading scale:
Classroom Expectations
In addition to adhering to the school code of conduct, the following are expectations of students in the classroom:
- Be Productive
- Actively participate in class discussion, class work, and group work
- Attentive to class instructions and actively participate in class
- Exhibit Appropriate and Respectful Behavior
- Prompt- this means in the classroom and in your seat by the time the bell rings
- Adhere to the dress code with ID properly displayed (students without an ID will be sent to get one)
- Prepared with necessary materials for class
- Polite, patient, and wait for your turn to speak (we cannot hear each other if we speak over each other)
- No food or drinks (except for water)- exception for students with documented medical needs
- No cell phones or electronic devices
- Disruptive behavior, swearing, destruction of school property, touching another person, or any form of misbehavior will not be tolerated. You know the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Make good decisions.
- Be Responsible
- This includes being present and on time, handing in assignments on time, preparing for exams, and being accountable for academic work and social interaction.
- Hall Passes
- Please take care of personal business before school, during passing periods, during lunch, or after school. Bathroom passes are only to be used during class time if it is an emergency.
- Only one student can be gone from the room at a time. It is important that you are considerate to your peers and take care of business quickly.
- To ensure a speedy return, please leave your phone in place of the hall pass.
Students who do not comply with classroom policies will receive:
- Warning (verbal or non-verbal)
- Final warning (verbal or non-verbal) and student/teacher conference
- Call home
- Parent/teacher conference
- Dean referral
I expect great things from you and am here to help you succeed. If we work together, we will learn and have a great school year. Please never hesitate to see me if you need assistance.