Ms. Lowder's Syllabus
English II
1. Overview & Materials
2. Reading
3. Missing & Late Assignments
4. Grading
5. Expectations & Procedures
6. Reminders & Important Links
1. Overview & Materials
This course is a survey of literature from around the world. We will be studying various authors and texts that are primarily from places other than the United States. Throughout the semester we will be exploring texts from South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. These texts will expand your knowledge of literature and offer differing perspectives on our understanding of diverse cultures and people.
What is English II all about? Read a little more in the text to the right. Press the materials button for information about what you will need for class.
Materials
Throughout the semester we will begin some days with SSR, or Silent Sustained Reading. This reading can be something of your choice, either physical or online, but everyone will be expected to have some individual reading available. If you don’t have your own book, magazine, etc. we have an array of reading to choose from in class.
2. Reading
We will be doing lots of reading this semester and my hope is to find something everyone loves to read!
+HONORS
If you miss an assignment for any reason, please see me to make up the grade. If you miss class, YOU are responsible for making up any missing assignments and communicating with me to make up what you missed. For any late assignments, I will only accept them with prior approval. Communication is going to be key for anything missing or late regardless of the reason. Missing work will result in a point deduction from the overall grade for the assignment based on when the assignment is turned in: 1 day late (10 point deduction) 2-3 days late (20 point deduction) 4-6 days late (30 point deduction) 7+ days late (40 point deduction)
3. Missing & Late Assignments
Let's face it, sometimes we forget to turn things in.... Here's our policy:
+Late Work Policy
Your grades will consist of three types of assignments: 50% — Major Grades (Tests, Projects, Essays, Etc.) 30% — Minor Grades (Journal Entries, Short-form Essays, etc.) 20% — Daily Grades (Daily Assignments, Participation, Warm-ups, etc.)
4. Grading
Grades will be updated weekly throughout the semester. It is important that you consult PowerSchool for grades and NOT Canvas.
+Info
Rules and Procedures:
- Enter the room with everything you need.
- When you come into class, find your seat, read the board, and begin working on what is listed.
- Stay seated and in one spot during instruction.
- Always participate and collaborate.
- Cell Phones are to be turned off and put away at all times.
- When you leave the room, leave it better than before.
- Follow the student code of conduct at all times.
5. Expectations & Procedures
For our classroom to be a place of learning and for us to have fun, we have to have some rules. Read for more info...
+Consequences
This class has a state-made EOC. That said, we will be working throughout the semester to prepare for the exam.
6. Reminders & Important Links
We will use lots of things to get ready for the EOC this year. Here are some important links for you to use to sign-up for each. They are all free, but be sure to sign-up with Google so it will be linked to your school email! *Class codes will be posted on the board*
Remind 101 Sign-Up
CommonLit
ReadTheory
NoRedInk
+Info
Additional Info
*No missing assignments will be accepted after 14 days (including weekends), unless given prior approval due to extenuating circumstances*
(If given approval to submit after 2 weeks, highest grade possible will be a 50%--unless there are extenuating circumstances)
Additional Info
Not everything in this class will be graded, but you should assume that it will be graded as you work on assignments for this class.
Semester Grades
Attendance Policy
This is how your grades will average out:
1st quarter average: 40% of final2nd quarter average: 40% of final Final Exam (State EOC): 20% of final *Don't let the EOC scare you -- we will work on getting you ready throughout the semester so you won't have to worry about the EOC at all!
You've got this!
We will work diligently throughout the semester to make sure you are as successful as possible, but it is ultimately up to you to make sure you stay on top of your assignments and be at school as much as possible. Remember, attendance DOES matter!
Honors?
Honors will be doing a little more this semester.
Honors English II students will be participating in a buddy reading program with our Albemarle elementary schools. This program will consist of students traveling to the elementary schools to read with younger students. We want to strengthen our reading skills and what better way than showing them off to younger students!
Got an idea?
Let the communication flow!
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- Generate experiences with your content.
- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
Materials for Class
These will be used daily:
- Chromebook
- Writing Utensils
- Paper
Recommended Materials:
Consequences
If you fail to follow the rules of the classroom you will receive a consequence.
- You will receive a warning.
- Parent/Guardian contact.
- Office Referral.
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Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
- Generate experiences with your content.
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- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Syllabus Guide
Kimrey Lowder
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Ms. Lowder's Syllabus
English II
1. Overview & Materials
2. Reading
3. Missing & Late Assignments
4. Grading
5. Expectations & Procedures
6. Reminders & Important Links
1. Overview & Materials
This course is a survey of literature from around the world. We will be studying various authors and texts that are primarily from places other than the United States. Throughout the semester we will be exploring texts from South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. These texts will expand your knowledge of literature and offer differing perspectives on our understanding of diverse cultures and people.
What is English II all about? Read a little more in the text to the right. Press the materials button for information about what you will need for class.
Materials
Throughout the semester we will begin some days with SSR, or Silent Sustained Reading. This reading can be something of your choice, either physical or online, but everyone will be expected to have some individual reading available. If you don’t have your own book, magazine, etc. we have an array of reading to choose from in class.
2. Reading
We will be doing lots of reading this semester and my hope is to find something everyone loves to read!
+HONORS
If you miss an assignment for any reason, please see me to make up the grade. If you miss class, YOU are responsible for making up any missing assignments and communicating with me to make up what you missed. For any late assignments, I will only accept them with prior approval. Communication is going to be key for anything missing or late regardless of the reason. Missing work will result in a point deduction from the overall grade for the assignment based on when the assignment is turned in: 1 day late (10 point deduction) 2-3 days late (20 point deduction) 4-6 days late (30 point deduction) 7+ days late (40 point deduction)
3. Missing & Late Assignments
Let's face it, sometimes we forget to turn things in.... Here's our policy:
+Late Work Policy
Your grades will consist of three types of assignments: 50% — Major Grades (Tests, Projects, Essays, Etc.) 30% — Minor Grades (Journal Entries, Short-form Essays, etc.) 20% — Daily Grades (Daily Assignments, Participation, Warm-ups, etc.)
4. Grading
Grades will be updated weekly throughout the semester. It is important that you consult PowerSchool for grades and NOT Canvas.
+Info
Rules and Procedures:
5. Expectations & Procedures
For our classroom to be a place of learning and for us to have fun, we have to have some rules. Read for more info...
+Consequences
This class has a state-made EOC. That said, we will be working throughout the semester to prepare for the exam.
6. Reminders & Important Links
We will use lots of things to get ready for the EOC this year. Here are some important links for you to use to sign-up for each. They are all free, but be sure to sign-up with Google so it will be linked to your school email! *Class codes will be posted on the board*
Remind 101 Sign-Up
CommonLit
ReadTheory
NoRedInk
+Info
Additional Info
*No missing assignments will be accepted after 14 days (including weekends), unless given prior approval due to extenuating circumstances*
(If given approval to submit after 2 weeks, highest grade possible will be a 50%--unless there are extenuating circumstances)
Additional Info
Not everything in this class will be graded, but you should assume that it will be graded as you work on assignments for this class.
Semester Grades
Attendance Policy
This is how your grades will average out:
1st quarter average: 40% of final2nd quarter average: 40% of final Final Exam (State EOC): 20% of final *Don't let the EOC scare you -- we will work on getting you ready throughout the semester so you won't have to worry about the EOC at all!
You've got this!
We will work diligently throughout the semester to make sure you are as successful as possible, but it is ultimately up to you to make sure you stay on top of your assignments and be at school as much as possible. Remember, attendance DOES matter!
Honors?
Honors will be doing a little more this semester.
Honors English II students will be participating in a buddy reading program with our Albemarle elementary schools. This program will consist of students traveling to the elementary schools to read with younger students. We want to strengthen our reading skills and what better way than showing them off to younger students!
Got an idea?
Let the communication flow!
With Genially templates, you can include visual resources to wow your audience. You can also highlight a particular sentence or piece of information so that it sticks in your audience’s minds, or even embed external content to surprise them: Whatever you like! Do you need more reasons to create dynamic content? No problem! 90% of the information we assimilate is received through sight and, what’s more, we retain 42% more information when the content moves.
Materials for Class
These will be used daily:
Recommended Materials:
Consequences
If you fail to follow the rules of the classroom you will receive a consequence.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.