1. AP English Literature
Mabank High School,
Course Syllabus
CONTACT INFO
Ms. Maddox, Room 202
(903) 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
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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.

2. 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.
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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.