Syllabus

ENGLISH CLASS SYLLABUS

STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS

Listening/Speaking Standard

The student uses the English language to interpret oral input, construct meaning, interact with confidence both verbally and non-verbally, and to express ideas effectively in a variety of personal, social, and academic contexts.

Reading Standard

The student uses reading strategies, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills to construct meaning and develop an understanding as well as an appreciation of a variety of genres of both fiction and nonfiction.

Writing Standard

The student effectively communicates to a variety of audiences in all forms of writing through the use of the writing process, proper grammar, and age appropriate expressive vocabulary.

TECHNOLOGY IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM

Technology does not replace instruction from master teachers nor does it work in isolation. Technology in the classroom is meant to enhance engagement, accelerate learning, and benefit the total learning process. The use of 21^st century technology will support advancing instruction with all standards and grade level expectations. For today’s learners, it is essential for the educator to be proficient in the latest technical tools.

Classroom Tools

• Laptops

• Internet Access

• PowerPoint

• Smart Boards

• DVD Players

• Audio Books

• E-Books

• Interactive Readers

EVALUATION ELEMENTS AND CRITERIA

·        Test                                                                                                               EVALUATION SCALE

·        Assessment Techniques

o   Journal/Diaries                                                                                           100% - 90%

o   Reading and Analysis of Novels,                                                                           89%   - 80%

Biographies and Short Stories                                                                  79%   - 70%

o   Checklist                                                                                                     69%   - 60%

o   Peer Assessment                                                                                                       59%   - 0%

o   Reading Logs

o   Rubrics

o   Graphic Organizers

o   Essays ( Persuasive, Expository and Narrative)

o   e-Portfolio/Portfolios

o   Letters

o   Cookbooks

o   Debates

o   Reviews

o   And other techniques

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

The scope and sequence is a guideline for the evaluations and assessment during the first semester of the school year.  This guideline can be alter and change if it is necessary.

AUGUST

·        General English Skills Review

·        Norm of Collaboration

·        Start with Group Work

·        Start Oral Group Presentations

SEPTEMBER

·        Create a Blogger Account

·        Start with the E-Portfolio

·        Interact with the other students Portfolio

·        Continue working with Oral Group Presentations

·        Test

OCTOBER

·        Oral Group Presentations

·        Test

·        Reading and analyzing

·        Create an e-book

·        Assessment Techniques

NOVEMBER

·        Movies

·        Test

·        Assessment Techniques

·        Oral Group Presentations

DECEMBER

·        Assessment Techniques

·        Test