Syllabus

Classroom Rules:

1. No excuses.
2. Respect everyone all the time.
3. Respect the content of the class.
4. Come to my class prepared (10%/day for late work).
5. Cross the threshold before the bell rings.
6. MOST IMPORTANTLY: It is my right to do my job. It is your (and your peers’) right to learn. Therefore, anything that might keep these from happening is punishable.

*If you do not follow the rules, you will lose points on your daily grade.

Rules for writing:

1. Each day a writing assignment is late you will lose 10%.  Remember rule #1 under classroom rules.
2. Always be respectful toward fellow authors. Work will often be shared in class, so commentary aside from constructive criticism will be punishable. Snide remarks can have a lifelong impact on writers.
3. Always type writing assignments via Google Docs (http://documents.google.com).  It will save every few seconds.
4. Follow MLA guidelines for ALL assignments.
5. You are responsible for keeping up with your journal (bell ringer). At any time, I can ask for your journals. If you miss a day, ask a classmate the assignment.

Classroom Management:

Mature behavior is expected at all times. Disrespect of any kind will not be tolerated. Any discipline problems will be handled by one or more of the following:

1st offense: verbal warning

2^nd offense: teacher/student conference

3rd offense: referral to Mrs.Crump

**I reserve the right to skip steps if the inappropriate action warrants such punishment.

Makeup Work:

Excused absent- For daily work, you will have the same amount of days you are out to make up the work.

Unexcused absence-I will determine whether you are to make it up or not .

*See student handbook for more details

The Fine Print:

*I do not tolerate cheating in any form. (See definition below.)

cheat | verb

1 [ intrans. ] to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, esp. in a game or examination

• [ trans. ] to deceive or trick

• to use inferior materials or methods unobtrusively (sneaking a peak) in order to gain an advantage

I will do whatever it takes to help you understand the content in this class.

If you are willing to put forth the effort to learn it, I will be willing to find a way to teach it in a way you understand.

Materials:
Binder- should be divided by grammar, writing, and literature 
Elements of Literature book

Literature to be covered for the remainder of the semester:

Research Paper

Macbeth

Beowulf

Canterbury Tales
Poetry Unit