| English II/World Literature 10013400 and 10013500 |
| Mrs. Celeste Reyes-Ehrlich/ Classroom 857 : Celeste.Reyes-Ehrlich@browardschools.com or languagearts@teacher.com 754-323-0350 ext.3249 |
The purpose of this course is to provide students "textual power" and integrated
educational experiences with language arts through the study of English and World
Literature. Emphasis is placed on reading and writing strategies, textual analysis, and
synthesis between and among texts of different genres through listening, speaking, and
viewing in order to create and publish personal masterpieces.
Standards for this course are:
1. The student uses the reading process effectively.
2. The student builds meaning from a wide range of texts.
3. The student uses the writing process effectively.
4. The student writes to communicate ideas and information effectively.
5. The student uses listening strategies effectively.
6. The student uses viewing strategies effectively.
7. The student uses speaking strategies effectively.
8. The student understands the nature of language.
9. The student understands the power of language.
10. The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms.
11. The student responds critically to fiction, nonfiction,poetry, and drama.
Materials Needed Everyday:
1. One (1) Mead composition notebooks (for Reading Log and a Writing
Journal/Vocabulary Notebook)-No Spiral notebooks!
2. black pen, blue pen, pencils, etc.
3. USB jumpdrive (thumbdrive)
4. a 2-inch ring-binder with filler paper
5. dividers (Subjects: Class Notes, Handouts/Worksheets, Homework/Quizzes)
6. your personal English dictionary or Spanish/English dictionary
7. Post-It notes 4" x 4"
8. index cards (preferably 3x 4)
Optional: highlighters
Texts that will be provided:
The Language of Literature -MacDougal Littell
Writer's INC.
Works of Literature:
Night-Elie Weisel
Of Mice and Men-John Steinbeck
Farewell to Manzanar-Jeanne Wakatsuki
Julius Ceasar-Shakespeare
Note: Classroom texts will be lent to you, and you must return them at the end of the course or you will not
receive credit for your work. However, any workbooks are for you to keep and write on.
Classroom Norms
Although classroom rules will be delineated, these are some basic guidelines that I expect you to
adhere to when you are in the classroom and on fieldtrips. Please know that there are
consequences for violation of any of these rules. :
1. Listen and respect others while they speak and work. Maintain decorum.
2. Be in class on time. Know what is being assigned.
3. Come prepared. Log on to http://www.reyeseng.org for the Agenda if you are absent. There
will be a binder in class for you to find out what was done and assigned during your absence.
This binder will also contain any handouts missed.
4. Homework will be assigned three times a week.
5. Ask questions if you don't know. Let me know about your ideas, situations, problems, and/or
concerns.
6. Adhere to school policies and Code of Student Conduct (CoSC).
7. Under NO Circumstances will CELLPHONES be allowed in class. (Note: This is a very delicate
issue and this is your first warning.)
8. Have an email address and advise on personal conflicting schedules, illnesses and/or
allergies in a timely manner or have your parent call.
9. Upon returning to class after an absence, ensure that you review the class binder to gather
information, assignments, and/or requirements. Check with a peer for any notes that you could
have taken. You are responsible for your own work.
Agenda (Classroom Structure):
I am strict on routine (but, like you, I like variety and get bored of performing the same actions
day after day); we will essentially work daily without interruption on a number of different tasks
due to the length of each class session.
This is a sample agenda:
1) Warm-up for 10 minutes.
2) Stamina Reading on Tuesdays. SSR on Thursdays and Writing Workshops (Mondays,
Wednesdays) for 40 min. On Fridays we will publish and showcase our work or discuss in depth
our learning.
3) Class will vary on either textbook work, writing/reading workshops, depending on the depth of
the topic. (20 minutes)
4) Cool down, summarize, recap and show what you've learned. (10 minutes)
5) Homework
Our course is a daily 90-minute class of distinctive Language Arts lessons that will implement the
standards and mandates of Broward County School Board. You will be tested in different ways
to determine how well you have engaged and understood the material (see Course Rubric).
The tests given will include electronic, written, or performance assessments. Also, you will be
prepared to not only pass the FCAT, but to master the skills that are assessed within this test.
In the midst of all this, you will be observed for classroom participation and character (please
make sure you understand pages 9-12 and 18-19 of the Code of Student Conduct very well).
educational experiences with language arts through the study of English and World
Literature. Emphasis is placed on reading and writing strategies, textual analysis, and
synthesis between and among texts of different genres through listening, speaking, and
viewing in order to create and publish personal masterpieces.
Standards for this course are:
1. The student uses the reading process effectively.
2. The student builds meaning from a wide range of texts.
3. The student uses the writing process effectively.
4. The student writes to communicate ideas and information effectively.
5. The student uses listening strategies effectively.
6. The student uses viewing strategies effectively.
7. The student uses speaking strategies effectively.
8. The student understands the nature of language.
9. The student understands the power of language.
10. The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms.
11. The student responds critically to fiction, nonfiction,poetry, and drama.
Materials Needed Everyday:
1. One (1) Mead composition notebooks (for Reading Log and a Writing
Journal/Vocabulary Notebook)-No Spiral notebooks!
2. black pen, blue pen, pencils, etc.
3. USB jumpdrive (thumbdrive)
4. a 2-inch ring-binder with filler paper
5. dividers (Subjects: Class Notes, Handouts/Worksheets, Homework/Quizzes)
6. your personal English dictionary or Spanish/English dictionary
7. Post-It notes 4" x 4"
8. index cards (preferably 3x 4)
Optional: highlighters
Texts that will be provided:
The Language of Literature -MacDougal Littell
Writer's INC.
Works of Literature:
Night-Elie Weisel
Of Mice and Men-John Steinbeck
Farewell to Manzanar-Jeanne Wakatsuki
Julius Ceasar-Shakespeare
Note: Classroom texts will be lent to you, and you must return them at the end of the course or you will not
receive credit for your work. However, any workbooks are for you to keep and write on.
Classroom Norms
Although classroom rules will be delineated, these are some basic guidelines that I expect you to
adhere to when you are in the classroom and on fieldtrips. Please know that there are
consequences for violation of any of these rules. :
1. Listen and respect others while they speak and work. Maintain decorum.
2. Be in class on time. Know what is being assigned.
3. Come prepared. Log on to http://www.reyeseng.org for the Agenda if you are absent. There
will be a binder in class for you to find out what was done and assigned during your absence.
This binder will also contain any handouts missed.
4. Homework will be assigned three times a week.
5. Ask questions if you don't know. Let me know about your ideas, situations, problems, and/or
concerns.
6. Adhere to school policies and Code of Student Conduct (CoSC).
7. Under NO Circumstances will CELLPHONES be allowed in class. (Note: This is a very delicate
issue and this is your first warning.)
8. Have an email address and advise on personal conflicting schedules, illnesses and/or
allergies in a timely manner or have your parent call.
9. Upon returning to class after an absence, ensure that you review the class binder to gather
information, assignments, and/or requirements. Check with a peer for any notes that you could
have taken. You are responsible for your own work.
Agenda (Classroom Structure):
I am strict on routine (but, like you, I like variety and get bored of performing the same actions
day after day); we will essentially work daily without interruption on a number of different tasks
due to the length of each class session.
This is a sample agenda:
1) Warm-up for 10 minutes.
2) Stamina Reading on Tuesdays. SSR on Thursdays and Writing Workshops (Mondays,
Wednesdays) for 40 min. On Fridays we will publish and showcase our work or discuss in depth
our learning.
3) Class will vary on either textbook work, writing/reading workshops, depending on the depth of
the topic. (20 minutes)
4) Cool down, summarize, recap and show what you've learned. (10 minutes)
5) Homework
Our course is a daily 90-minute class of distinctive Language Arts lessons that will implement the
standards and mandates of Broward County School Board. You will be tested in different ways
to determine how well you have engaged and understood the material (see Course Rubric).
The tests given will include electronic, written, or performance assessments. Also, you will be
prepared to not only pass the FCAT, but to master the skills that are assessed within this test.
In the midst of all this, you will be observed for classroom participation and character (please
make sure you understand pages 9-12 and 18-19 of the Code of Student Conduct very well).
Assignments:
All assignments are due on the specified date. The teacher reserves the right to change or
modify assignments with reasonable notification to the student.
All assignments are due on the specified date. The teacher reserves the right to change or
modify assignments with reasonable notification to the student.
Grading system
90-100 = A
80 - 86 = B 87 -89 = B+
70 - 76 = C 77- 79 = C+
60 - 66 = D 67- 69 = D+
59 or below = F
I= Incomplete
90-100 = A
80 - 86 = B 87 -89 = B+
70 - 76 = C 77- 79 = C+
60 - 66 = D 67- 69 = D+
59 or below = F
I= Incomplete
© 2006 Celeste Reyes
