Moorpark High School Expected Classroom Learning Results (ECLRs) Department: Language Arts English 2 H Teacher: Mrs.

Zara Navarro Phone: 378-6305 (x 3043)

Course:

znavarro@mrpk.org

Department Goal Statement: Competent communication in writing and speaking, critical thinking skills, literary analysis and informational text analysis and research. Primary ESLRs: Maturity Humanity Scholarship

Course Rationale

This course is designed to meet community, college and university English requirements. It provides for a balance, unified projection on interaction in language, literature and composition. This results in engaging students in a sequence of developmental activities in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and related thinking. Critical thinking skills and human understanding are expanded through research, literature and informational text analysis. English grammar and usage; timed essays; literary criticism essays; literary analysis of novels and plays; informational text analysis; multimedia presentations; APA format guidelines. Continued grammar assessment; poetry analysis and original work; literary analysis of novels and plays; research and term paper analysis; multimedia presentations; APA format guidelines. Note: Please be aware that as we work to implement CCSS, some of these assignments may change. Literature components include but are not limited to: Antigone, Macbeth, Lord of the Flies, (Night or Animal Farm- individual) and selected short stories/poetry/informational text. Literature components include but are not limited to: Fahrenheit 451, Metamorphosis, Candide, A Dolls House and/or Glass Menagerie (Night or Animal Farm individual) and selected short stories/poetry/informational text. Included but not limited to literary/informational text analysis papers, compare/contrast essays, observational essays, creative writing assignments, satirical essays, research thesis, and group presentations. Included but not limited to reflective essay, literary/informational text analysis papers, SAT/CASHEE timed writes, original poetry, research thesis, and multimedia presentations. Literature Text: Elements of Literature, Course Four Supplemental Novels Audio/Visual Resources Writing/Grammar Text Student Writing Handbook Student Downloads & Teacher-Generated Materials Reference agenda book for complete, current policy. **** To report an absence, please call the 24-hour hot line (531-6444). Any absence not cleared will be counted as an unexcused/truancy Unexcused/truancy absences will result in lost points for the day

Standards-based Assessments First semester Second semester

Reading Components First semester

Second semester Writing Components First semester Second semester

Materials/Resources

Attendance/ Tardy Policy

Classroom Conduct

1. 2. 3. 4.

Be punctual and ready to learn. Treat others with respect and courtesy. Protect the learning environment. Be creative, flexible and analytical. All other school rules apply.

Homework

Grading Policy

Homework will be assigned as required. You MUST READ the assignments in order to have a high level class discussion. The weekends also may be used for long-term assignments and at-home reading. Homework is checked at the beginning of the period. Note that NO TIME EXTENSION will be given on long-term assignments. Makeup work is due two days from the date of return from absence unless cleared with. It is the students responsibility to obtain any missed assignments when absent. Losing a worksheet/ rubric etc. will result in a ten percent grade reduction. Most worksheets/rubrics may be found on my website. Grades will be based on class participation, completion of homework, inclass assignments, quizzes, tests, essays, book reports, presentations, and projects. Points from these items will be totaled and weighed as followed: Class work and Homework 10% Tests and Quizzes 35% Standards-based Performance Assessments 45% Final 10% Percentages will be converted to a letter grade corresponding to the scale on the left for the final semester grade. I do not curve grades on the report cards! However, students earning 69% or less during all other grading periods will be reported as an F. My webpage is on the Teacher Website page of MHS home. You must join to access the information. Students are responsible for checking the web when absent for the agenda of classroom activities, journal assignments, lecture notes, homework, and class Power Points. Downloadable handouts and links to relevant sites are also found on the site. Bookmark this page for daily reference.

A= 90 100% B= 80 89% C= 70 79% D= 60- 69% F= less than 60%

Web Page

Course title: ENGLISH 2 H

Teacher: Mrs. Navarro

Please have your parent(s) read this ECLR contract. Parent and student should sign in appropriate place, then cut on line and return to Mrs. Navarro no later than 9/5/2012. _________________________________ Print Students Name I have read the ECLR and will do my best. __________________________________ Student email ___________________________________ Print Parent Name and signature I have read and understood the above ECLR. ___________________________________ Parent email