ENGLISH I
Syllabus
Room: A211
Email: tzapp@mvths.org
Phone: 246-1192
2021 ● SEMESTER I
Grading Policies
Assignments are graded as points. Major projects and essays are worth around 100 points, while smaller assignments are less. All grades are averaged together and can be accessed on Skyward.
If you ever have a question about a grade, please feel free to ask me. I try to send home progress reports regularly to keep you informed.
Required Materials
FULLY CHARGED
Chromebook
Expectations
Be KIND, stay ENGAGED, & work HARD.
Beginning of class 🡪 Take a seat by the time the bell rings
During class 🡪 Listen, participate, and ask questions.
End of class 🡪 Stay in your seat until dismissed. Do NOT line up at the door.
“Will this be on the test?”
YES
Everything we do is in preparation for a test.
Grading Scale:
Academic Dishonesty
Paper/Folder
Writing utensils
Academic dishonesty for this course or any other will NOT be tolerated under any circumstances.
Cheating, copying, or plagiarism of any form will result in failure of the assignment, disciplinary referral, and/or parent contact.
Mrs. Taryn Zapp
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
E 0-59%
The Semester Exam will be ACCUMULATIVE
Course Description
English I focuses on the study of various types of literature and writing, speaking, and listening for a variety of purposes. The literature includes fiction, poetry, non-fiction, the epic, drama, and the novel representative of different cultures, eras, and ideas. Writing assignments include major multi draft essays and informal types of writing such as journals. The course activities include listening and speaking skills through oral instruction, class and peer discussions, cooperative learning, performance and role playing, and formal speaking. Grammar will be taught in isolation as well as through writing.
McDougal Littell Literature Grade Nine Illinois Standards Edition
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The Odyssey by Homer
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Numerous Short Stories
Selected Poetry
Selected Nonfiction
Selected Drama
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Included Texts:
Students may wish to purchase their own copies of the novels taught so that they may write in their text and keep the material, though this is by no means required.
If you are absent, you must see me or contact me to discuss what it is you need to make up. Due date will still apply. I will not hunt you down to give you your work. Be responsible!
Make-Up Work:
Late Work:
Late work will accepted until the end of each midterm. All work will receive 10% off automatically if not submitted by the due date. After midterm, no late work will be accepted.
Mrs. Zapp’s Classroom Rules
All classroom rules and student handbook are expected to be upheld at all times. If a student chooses to not follow a rule, they will be given a warning. If behavior continues, a referral will be written.
1. RESPECT every person. Lack of such will not
be tolerated.
2. Be READY for class everyday. Proper materials
and mindset.
3. Take RESPONSIBILITY for your choices and
actions.
4. Build RELATIONSHIPS with those around you.
5. REPAIR situations quickly and honestly.
Food and Drink Policy:
NO food is allowed in the classroom setting unless given by the teacher.
Water is the only drink allowed. If you have water, it must be a clear container and have a lid.
Cell Phone Policy:
Cell phones and all other electronic devices are not allowed to be on during school hours. They also must be out of sight.
�If a cell phone is heard by the means of a ring, text or any other alerts OR seen, the phone will be confiscated, taken to the office, and a referral given.
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Bathroom Passes:
Please use the bathroom before or after class. Bathroom passes will be issued once a semester. If you run out, you will take a tardy.
MRS. ZAPP
English I
Course Schedule:
1st Semester: 2nd Semester
-Short Stories -Novel
-Epic Narrative -Speech
-Narrative Writing -Drama
Quarantine Learning Plan:
This plan is only available to students on an approved plan through the Nurse’s Office.
Daily Work: Check Google Classroom for daily plans and assignments. If you cannot find material, you are responsible for contacting the teacher.
Projects: Long term projects will still be due on given dates. Students may have to upload the project digitally.
Tests: Tests will only be given in class. Absent students will be responsible for making up the missing test upon return.
Materials: Extra material will be uploaded to the Google Classroom. If a student is unable to find material, he or she must contact the teacher.
Due Dates: All due dates remain the same for quarantined students aside from tests which must be taken upon return to school.
For Technology Assistance: Please contact Tech Services at 246-1812 or email Gina Williamson at gwilliamson@mvths.org
Additional Information:
Students with an IEP or 504 Plan may have individualized accommodations. There are some embedded features on Chromebooks which can help such as Google Read & Write (purple puzzle piece on the toolbar with an "rw") to read material aloud. Contact your teacher for due dates regarding extended time and to discuss accommodations.
MRS. ZAPP
English I
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