Room 712 Ms. Clark-Cadwell and Ms. Cancino

* * You will find links to Jupiter Grades * Ms. Cadwell and Ms. Cancino’s addresses * All daily lessons and homework including Power Points and some handouts.

* The purpose of English 11 is to prepare students to read complex American texts with deep understanding of the historical, philosophical, political, and cultural assumptions that have influenced American authors.

* Reading : Focus on literary analysis and rhetorical structures. * Writing : Focus on analysis of text and structure. * Students will also be challenged to extend their vocabulary, use appropriate and varied sentence structure, use parenthetical citation and employ the Modern Language Association (MLA) conventions for citing evidence.

* This course is taught chronologically, starting with Puritans continuing through to the speeches and writings of contemporary America. * Students are challenged to use and practice college readiness skills as they consider the political, philosophical, cultural, and historical assumptions that have influenced American texts and helped direct the course of American thought.

* The UC Personal Statement, along with several other important assignments designed to help students with the school-to-college (or school- to-career) transition are placed in a Junior College Readiness Portfolio * Portfolios are to be presented by the student to his/her parents in a student-led conference held after school or in the evening during second semester.

A ½-inch three-ring binder with plenty of notebook paper should be brought to class each day Each student will attend class daily and be prompt. Each student will TURN OFF all cell phones and other electronic devices. IPods, MP3 Players and other electronic devices are not permitted in class and will be confiscated. Each student will consistently bring materials and be prepared to contribute in a positive manner. Each student will demonstrate respect toward his/her classmates and teacher at all times.

* Grading * Formative work 30% Quizzes and Assessments Homework Class work Other Assignments * Independent Reading / Vocab 10% * End of Course District Exams 10% * Summative Tests 50%

* Students may retake one summative assessment per grading period (every six weeks) * In 11 th grade, students may no longer retake formative assessments. * Students will be required to complete all homework and attend tutorial prior to retaking a summative test. Students must complete the retake on a specified date established by the teacher, usually within two weeks of the original assessment.