AP English Literature Mabank High School, 2018-2019 Course Syllabus CONTACT INFO Ms. Maddox, Room 202 camaddox@mabankisd.net (903) 880-1600 ext. 2202 Course Description Welcome to AP English Literature! We will build upon the freshman advanced objectives, expanding and developing skills in critical literacy, vocabulary development, grammar, writing about literature and non-fiction, and recognition and proper use of the literary elements. Authors and works of literature are chosen in alignment to prepare for college-level courses. Works are at a reading and content level appropriate for an advanced program. Writing assignments emphasize the successful development of personal style and expression. MATERIALS An important part of high school is developing effective organizational strategies and habits. You will need the following for the class: 1 inch, three-ringed binder (or notebook) for English materials ONLY. This binder is VERY IMPORTANT—you will use it almost EVERYDAY. Pens, pencils, and highlighters – please do not come to class without a writing utensil! Notebook Paper Post-it Notes - any color Page 1, Template 2/3 Ms. Maddox’s Schedule 1st Period: Pre-AP English II 2nd Period: Pre-AP English II 3rd Period: AP Eng. Literature 4th Period: Conference 5th Period: Pre-AP English II 6th Period: AP Eng. Literature 7th Period: Pre-AP English II 8th Period: Pre-AP English II Tutorials Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30. Mornings and other afternoons available by appointment only. Note: No extra credit—if you want to bring your grade up you may complete assessment “redos” Tardy/Absences, Late Work, Redos Tardies/Absences will be handled in accordance with the student handbook. At the ringing of the bell, the student should be ready for class—not preparing for class. Students are permitted to pack up their materials at—not prior to—the ringing of the bell or when the teacher permits them. You may redo any formative assessment. Corrections or retests are allowed on any summative assessment with the exception of nine week and semester exams. Retakes MUST be completed according to the posted Redo/Retest calendar. Do not expect to receive any class time to work on re-doing assignments. It must be completed on your own time. When the new assignment is completed, it will replace the current grade in the gradebook. A 20 point deduction will be assessed for work turned in after the assigned due date. A ZERO will be entered for anything not turned in prior to Redo/Retest dates. When absent, students have the same number of days missed to complete and submit missing assignments.

Grading categories & breakdowns are as follows: 30% - Formative assessments (daily work, homework, journals, notebooks, practice problems) 70% - Summative assessments (tests, essays, exams, papers) There will be a minimum of four summative grades (including the 9- week exam) and ten formative grades (daily grades) per nine week period. More grades may be given if deemed necessary. Reading Requirements Major works of study will include but are not limited to: Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 1984 by George Orwell Othello by William Shakespeare Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë “How I Met My Husband” by Alice Munro “Mill Brill” by Katherine Mansfield “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway Other selected short stories Students will also study poetry (titles TBA). Rules & Consequences 1. Be kind and respectful to yourself, the teacher, and others. 2. Be on time and prepared for class. 3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking. 4. Follow directions the first time they are given. Consequences for breaking classroom rules: 1st offense: Name check and warning. 2nd offense: Conference w/student. Contact parent or guardian. 3rd offense: Teacher detention (Saturday school if detention is missed). Contact parent or guardian. 4th offense: Referral to assistant principal. Page 2, Template 3/3 EXPECTATIONS This class is designed to foster independent learning, discipline, and responsibility. The teacher is a guide in this endeavor and expects the student to seek out his or her own solution to problems and challenges. Be Prepared Come to class on time. This means being in your seat at the start time, focused and ready to learn. Come to class with the necessary supplies every day. Be Respectful Respect yourself and others. Respect our class time and our materials. Do Your Best Be responsible for your learning; work hard and do your best. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Cheating & Plagiarism Cheating and copying will not be tolerated under any circumstances and will result in a zero on the assignment/quiz/test/project. Deliberate plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another are one’s own. Plagiarism is the theft of another person’s words or ideas and will result in disciplinary action and a zero. Plagiarism includes submitting any part of another person’s paper as your own, lifting ideas or words from lectures or other media without acknowledging the source, copying word for word or paraphrasing without correct documentation and/or appropriate quotation marks. All paraphrased information must be documented. Failure to follow these requirements will result in a zero.