ELEVENTH-GRADE AMERICAN LITERATURE
2013
INSTRUCTOR:  Mallory Kirkland

CONTACT: kirkland.mallory@mail.fcboe.org
	       678-360-8636 

WEBSITE: http://kirklandenglish.weebly.com/
	      *The website provides a TENTATIVE course schedule and due dates for homework. I will attempt to update the 	
	        website weekly with the most current assignments and due dates. The website also includes various resources for 	        the students and a copy of this syllabus. 

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TEXTBOOKS: The Language of Literature –American Literature - $65.00, (McDougal Littell)
	            Grammar – Language Network, Grade 11- $65.00, (McDougal Littell)

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Focusing on a study of American literature, the student develops an understanding of chronological context and the relevance of period structures in American literature. The course teaches students to write an interpretation of a piece of literature that is based on a careful observation of textual details, considering structure, style, themes with the social and historical values the literature reflects and embodies.  Students will write and rewrite formal, extended analyses and timed, in-class responses focusing appropriately and effectively used vocabulary, a variety of sentence structures, logical organization, and an effective use of rhetoric, including controlling tone, voice, diction, and syntax.  

STANDARDS:     - ELACC11-12RL1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly 
as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
- ELACC11-12RL9: Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth-and early twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
- ELACC11-12W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence
- ELACC11-12W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization,and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 
-ELACC11-12SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
-ELACC11-12L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

SUPPLIES: Binder with dividers, papers (college-ruled), pens, pencils, and agenda 

TARDINESS:    Please be on time for class. The third unexcused tardy will result in you serving a 30-minute teacher’s detention, and your parents will be notified.  After the third unexcused tardy, you will serve subsequent 30-minute teacher detentions for each tardy following. 

EVALUATION: Students will earn grades by completing all the assignments during a specific time span.  The weighing of all assignments for this semester will be as follows:
Homework       	= 10%            
Quizzes            	= 20% 
Tests/Projects 	= 30%	   
Research Paper= 20%                                      
 	Final Exam       	= 20%   
*There is no Extra Credit offered in this course
*The EOCT (End of Course Test) will replace the final for the spring semester and count 20% towards the student’s    
  final grade. 

MAKE-UP AND LATE WORK: 
1.	Late work is 10% off for each day late. After nine days, the assignment receives a zero. 
2. 	Make-up work is only accepted with an excused absence. Anytime you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed before or after school and turn in the work on time—you have five days to submit make-up work.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY: 
PLAGIARISM, or any attempt to obtain credit for work done by another, is unacceptable—this includes:
*cheating on tests
*copying work of others
*copying ideas or copying word-for-word from books, magazines, encyclopedias, technology media (plagiarism)
*failing to cite proper documentation or authorship
*using someone else’s term paper
*or other similar activities
CHEATING INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
*possessing and/or using unauthorized material during quizzes, tests, and exams
*providing or accepting specific information about a classroom assignment, project, homework , quiz, test, or exam
*sharing work product on any independent assignments.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS: 
1.	Pay attention in class
2.	Ask questions
3.	Be respectful
4.	Clean up after yourself
5.	Come to class prepared

CONSEQUENCES: 
1st Offense: Warning
2nd Offense: Parent contact and/or teacher detention (20 minutes)
3rd Offense: Teacher detention (30 minutes)
4th Offense: Office referral

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