Class Syllabus

English 6H

Mr. Knapp

Welcome

Welcome to 6H English at SHSID!  The following course syllabus is designed to help you participate more successfully in class and to ensure that we have a great semester.  Please read it carefully and store it in a folder.

Course Overview

We will spend a significant amount of time in this class learning how to successfully read, write, and speak.  We will be using a multitude of source materials – textbooks, workbooks, and novels, in order to draw from many different sources.  We will be focusing heavily on grammar and vocabulary, with an added emphasis on both scholastic and creative writing.

Course Expectations

This year we will do book reports, group projects, write stories, essays, narratives, etc, and take weekly quizzes.  We will read at least two books each semester, and will also have homework almost every night.  Homework is expected to be handed in on time – I will not accept late work without a valid excuse.

Class Rules

It is very important to treat each other with respect in the classroom.  Please read and learn the class rules below.

1. Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
2. Come to class prepared with all books and materials.
3. Follow directions the first time they are given.
4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5. No plagiarism or cheating.  No exceptions.

Supplies

To be prepared for this class, certain materials will be necessary.  Every day the following items are required:

1. Homework packet and homework folder
2. One black pen and one red pen
3. Textbook and notebook

Grading Policy

30% Term Score

-Monthly Tests, Homework, Quizzes, Attendance, Participation, Papers, Book Reports

30% Midterm

40% Final

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