Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Course Syllabus
Course Name: English IV
Instructor: Ms. Russo Contact Time: 1:57-2:40 Phone Ext: 1322
Grading Policy
Essay and Classwork 30%
Test and Quizzes 30%
Participation 25%
Homework 15%
Weekly Assignments :
- Warm Up Discussion Questions
- Quick Writes on material covered in class
- Literature Quizzes
- Evidence Based: Discussion Questions
Monthly/Quarterly Assessments:
Midunit Essay Assessment-
- Summer Reading Due: September 15, 2021 (Assignment is on
Tech Website)
- Malcolm X-TBA-1st Marking Period
- College Essay-Rough Draft- 1st Marking Period-October-TBA
- Julius Caesar-TBA-2nd Marking Period
- Research Paper Rough Draft- 3rd Marking Period-March-TBA
- A Raisin in The Sun-TBA-4th Marking Period
End of Unit Essay Assessments-
-College Essay Final Draft-November 6th
- Malcom X-December-TBA
-Julius Caesar-April-TBA
- Research PaperDraft-Marking 3rd Period-March (TBA)
-Research Paper Final Draft-April (TBA)
-A Raisin in The Sun-June-(TBA)
Homework Policy
15%
Test Policy
30%
Quiz Policy
30%
Projects
30% & Participation-25%
Course Outline
Course Overview:
students will continue to master the literacy skills and habits below to prepare for future class discussions, assignments, and college/career readiness:
-First Module/Quarter: Unit 1: The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley/ College Essay
-Second Module/Quarter: Unit 1: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
-Third Module/Quarter: Research Paper
-Fourth Module/Quarter: A Raisin in the Sun- Lorraine Hansberry, as well as selected poetry by Langston Hughes.
Rules for 322:
Be on Time (tardiness will result in detention)
Be seated quietly and remain seated unless told to do otherwise
Be full prepared (latop/pen/paper/binder/handouts/homework/planner/etc.)
Be on task and doing your work at all times
Raise your hand to speak
The bell does not dismiss class, I do!
Be respectful of all!
No food or drink at any time (water bottle allowed)
Daily Procedures for Room 322:
Hand in assigned work on correct shelf located on desk in front of classroom
Take your assigned seat
Read agenda on white board including objective, module/lesson #
Begin Warm up Question
Be prepared to discuss Warm up Question in class
Listen, ask questions and be prepared to work every day!
Plagiarism is not the same as cooperation or collaboration. I often expect, even encourage, students to work on assignments collectively. This is totally okay.
collaboration is to work together (with permission) in a joint intellectual effort.
Plagiarism is to commit literary theft; to steal and pass off as ones own ideas or words that are someone else's. When you use someone elses words, you must put quotation marks around them and give the writer or speaker credit by citing the source. Even if you revise or paraphrase the words of someone else, if you use someone elses ideas you must give the author credit. Ideas belong to those who create and articulate them. To use someone elses words or ideas without giving credit to the originator is stealing.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying or giving an assignment to a student to be copied (unless explicitly permitted by the teacher). Cheating also includes using, supplying, or communicating in any way unauthorized materials, including textbooks, calculators, computers or other unauthorized technology, during an exam or project.
Consequences are administered consistent with the District Code of Conduct.
Virtual Learning Procedures: If Schools Close-
Assignments and materials will be located on Schoology
All assignments will be submitted on Schoology on due date.
Read daily agenda posted on Schoology. It will include: Objective/ Module/Lesson #
Complete warm up question on discussion board while we wait for other students to login to virtual conference.
Virtual conferences will take place on MS TEAMS. Follow directions to by entering code on Schoology or clicking on a link if posted on Schoology.
Be prepared to discuss warm up question in class.
Listen, ask questions and be prepared to work every day!
ACTIVATE YOUR CAMERA!!!!
Message all questions and concerns on Schoology or email:
karusso@buffaloschools.org
IT Assistance and Links for Families- Please share
Families will be able to bring their devices to the BPS Center for Innovation, Technology and Training at 1515 South Park Avenue, between 10AM and 2 PM daily.
Learning Resources from Home (Schoology Videos) https://www.buffaloschools.org/Page/88626
Parent Contact Information Update Form https://www.buffaloschools.org/contact
Hot Spot Request https://www.buffaloschools.org/HotSpotRequest
Student Technology Handbook https://www.buffaloschools.org/handbook
Tech Help Line/Help Desk (716) 816-7100