Welcome

Syllabus

Welcome

Integrated English Syllabus

Contact Information:

Instructor:                           Mrs. Theresa Christian

Email Address:                  tchristian@berwicksd.org

Planning Period:            4

Text and Resource Materials:

            Required Text:

Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 9 / 10

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Shoeless Joe by Ray Kinsella

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin

Once and Future King by T. H. White

Course Description:

·         An accelerated, honors-level course (1.5 credits) integrating advanced composition skills, academic writing, and a wide variety of world literature from multiple genres.

Core Ideas:

·         An accelerated course (1.5 credits) in preparation for English Department AP offerings

·         Literature content – “breadth over depth”

·         Assessment philosophy – “depth of analysis”

·         Reading focus – comprehension and analysis (literary and rhetorical choices)

·         Writing focus – the development of advanced composition skills in academic writing

·         Keystone test preparation – How to score advanced?

·         Pacing – finish main curriculum by May; review main ideas, concepts, skills; prepare for Keystone exam

·         Independent reading – “practice becomes habit”

·         *Drama unit – Draw parallels to the major themes and readings studied and read throughout the year

·         At conclusion of course, students will have the skills necessary to score advanced on Keystone exam and to enter into AP classes.

Prerequisites:  Application required

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1.    Become more open-minded and well-rounded, and to understand the importance of being a life-long learner who is willing to study and understand new ideas, philosophies, and concepts.

2.       Expand their vocabulary.

3.       Further develop their critical thinking skills through reading and writing.

4.      Intensify their study and analysis of literature (both fiction and nonfiction).

5.       Perfect their writing and communication skills through various types of writing.

6.       Use computers and other types of media for learning purposes such as for research regarding novel background information and themes.

Assessments and Grading:

Written exams, essays, oral presentations, class discussions, and projects both individual and small group. Grading is done using a total points system. Integrity is expected at all times.

Once a week we will part from formal writing and jump into our journals.

All work will be graded. Students MUST meet deadlines. Late work will not be accepted. All work must be completed. Partial essays, projects and journals will receive a zero.

 Notes:

1. Bring a 2 inch binder to the class

2. Bring your laptops

3. Bring your summer work.  It will be collected on the first day of class.  Late submissions will NOT be accepted.  This is a graded assignment that will be used to evaluate your writing.

Common Core:

Reading CC.1.3.9-10.B L.F.2.1.1 L.F.2.1.1 L.F.2.3.4 L.F. 1.1 L.F.2.3.1 L.F.2.1.2 CC.1.3.9-10 L.F.1.1 L.F.1.3.1 L.F.1.3.2 L.F.2.3.6 L.F.2.5.2 C.C.1.5.9-10.C L.F.2.3.5 L.F.2.2.3 CC.1.3.9-10.E  CC.1.3.9-10.E CC.1.3.9-10.K L.F.1.2 & 2.5.1 L.F.1.3.2 L.F.1.2.3 L.F.1.2.2 L.F.1.2.1 & 3 L.F.2.4.1 L.F.1.2.4

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We will begin class by exploring our ONE DRIVE and CLASS NOTEBOOK

Section 1- Bell ringer

8/24

1. James is a STAUNCH supporter of his family
A. Impossible to recover   B. Producing wealth  C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works  E. first public appearance

2. After loosing $10,000 last year, he closed the business when it was no longer LUCRATIVE..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

8/23 Bell ringer:

Bell Ringer:
1.Sign in to your computer.  Sign in to your One Drive.  Access your Class Notebook for Integrated. 
Click on the section labeled DAILY WORKSHEETS.  Next, select Bell Ringer.  Follow the directions.

—Bell Ringer- For each bell ringer, you will write the correct answer and circle the relevant context clues in the sentence. Then write your own sentence using the word in context.  That means we must be able to tell the meaning of the word from the detail in your sentence.

- ◦Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term.  Circle the context clues.

◦Florence Nightingale, the famous nursing reformer, had the eccentric habit of carrying a pet owl around in one of her pockets.

–A. ordinary    B. odd  C. careful

 The great ballplayer and civil rights leader Jackie Robinson was the epitome of both physical and moral strength.

–A. a perfect model  B. an opposite  C. a main cause

Adamant in his support of gun control, Senator Keen won’t give in to pressure from powerful opponents.

–A. firm      B. uncertain      C. flexible

 Bell ringer:
In your One Note Notebook
Write the Sentence.  Write the answer.  Place an arrow from the underlined word to the part of the sentence that serves as the context clue.

 In the ring, the two boxers were antagonists,  but in their private lives they were good friends.

–A. a supporters     B. enemies     C. example

Ill will between the two families goes back so many generations that nobody remembers what caused the ANIMOSITY.

–A.  strong dislike      B. admiration  C.  great fear

My amiable dog greets both strangers and old friends with a happy yip and energetic tail-wagging.

–A. intelligent  B. uncaring  C. good-natured

Section 2

Section 2

5 paragraph essay form

1. Students will review the form and technique for writing a 5 paragraph essay.
2. Students will become familiar with the various parts of the 5 paragraph essay

The five paragraph essay follows a defined format. The first paragraph introduces us to the thesis of the essay and directs us to the three main supporting subtopics. The second through fourth paragraphs are all similar in format. They individually restate the subtopics, and are developed by giving supporting information. The fifth and last paragraph restates the main thesis idea and reminds the reader of the three main supporting ideas that were developed. All of these paragraphs are important.
The introductory paragraph is the place in which the writer introduces the reader to the topic. It is important to make this a clear and limited statement. This is where the writer grabs the reader's attention. Because of its purpose, it is often the first sentence of the paragraph. It is followed by three subtopics that develop the thesis. Between this paragraph and all paragraphs of the essay, there needs to be some kind of a transition word, phrase, or sentence.Next, the body of the essay contains paragraphs two through four. They are all similarly constructed. Their topic sentences are restatements, often in original form, of the three supporting ideas presented in the first paragraph. The subtopic of each of the body paragraphs is again supported by three or more supporting sentences. These cement, in the reader's mind, the relevancy and relationship of each of the subtopics to the thesis statement.
Finally, the fifth paragraph is the summary paragraph. It is important to restate the thesis and three supporting ideas in an original and powerful manner as this is the last chance the writer has to convince the reader of the validity of the information presented. Because the purposes of the first and fifth paragraph are so similar that some writers construct them at the same time. They will edit them, as necessary, as they do with each and every part of the essay.It is important to reiterate that each of the paragraphs is joined together by a transition word, phrase or sentence. Transitions help the reader to follow the flow of the logic and sequencing. All of the essay types follow this basic transition format. However, there is more latitude with the narrative essay because of its nature.


To put it more visually, the structure model has been color coded and looks like this:
A. Opening paragraph:
Motivator
Brief Expansion of topic
Thesis Statement
Blueprint (*This contains subtopic 1, subtopic 2, and subtopic 3)
Transition
Introduction
http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/intro.html

B. Three Body Paragraphs 
*The body paragraphs will follow the order of the three blueprint ideas

Topic sentence (Each body paragraph will restate subtopics 1,2, &3)
Specific detail /Example (Several specific examples must be used for each body paragraph)
Restate concept of each paragraph's point
(TRI Paragraphs)
Transition

*Example of body paragraph 1:

Restate Subtopic One
First Supporting Detail or Example
Second Supporting Detail or Example
Third Supporting Detail or Example
Transition
Supporting Paragraphs

C. Conclusion / Summary Paragraph
Make final points to sum up the essay. Restate / rephrase the thesis statement to stress the main topic of the essay.

Synthesis of main topic
Synthesis of Subtopic One
Synthesis of Subtopic Two
Synthesis of Subtopic Three 
Summary Paragraph
http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/intro.html

Sample 5 paragraph essay:
Exercise

Parts of an essay


TIP:
-Remember, the thesis statement must be consistent throughout the paper. Each paragraph must reflect one aspect of the thesis statement. This allows for strong focus, content development, organization and adds to the style of the paper.

Section 3
Putting it all together
Now you are going to write a 5 paragraph essay utilizing all of the rules discussed in class.

Pick a topic below and create a thesis statement.  Remember you are proving this topic/ point throughout your essay.

A. Complete an outline (located under LINKS)
B. Begin your rough draft.

Outlines will be due on Monday when you walk into class.
Essays will be due on Wednesday, August 29.

All outlines and essays will be submitted to www.turnitin.com
All essays will be run through grammarly   (Mrs. Christian will make you an account)

Remember, use SPECIFIC details and transitional sentences.

1. Things to do to defend endangered species of animals/plants from continuous extinction
2. School teachers should allow students to use their mobile devices for lessons
3. Fast-food companies are guilty of the increased level of obesity
4. Textbooks are an old-fashioned way of learning; e-Books and mobile apps should be popularized
5. Defining personal heroes/role models
6. The importance of English language classes
7. Should students wear uniforms?
8. Teachers must give more freedom to their students.
9. Boys and girls should study in separate classes.
10. The use of animals in scientific studies is immoral & unethical?
11. The right age for dating
12. E-learning is getting more powerful than a traditional education
13. Wealthy people should share their goods with poorer people
14. Fashion is not important when it comes to defining personality
15. High school grading system is not 100% accurate/fair
16. Does state testing provide an accurate account of a student's educational profile?

Sample 5 paragraph essay:

http://geosoc.org/schools/PASSNEW/5paraessay.htm
The Five Paragraph Essay - Here is a sample to show you hot it all fits together. (Graphic organizer)
http://www.taftcollege.edu/newTC/Academic/LiberalArts/OWL/SAMPFIVE.HTML- a second example

TIP:
-Remember, the thesis statement must be consistent throughout the paper. Each paragraph must reflect one aspect of the thesis statement. This allows for strong focus, content development, organization and adds to the style of the paper.

Section 3

HOMEWORK
Students received Vocabulary Packets
Homework:  For Monday, 8/26
Complete vocab unit 1
1.On a separate paper, write original sentences for each vocab word.
*****BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE CONTEXT CLUES FOR EACH WORD IN YOUR SENTENCES.

2. Cap.  the word and Italicize the context clue in each sentence
3. Make sure you turn it in to www.turnitin.com before class on Monday

**Vocab test 1: Friday, 8/30

Integrated English Summer Reading Assignment 2019-20

Integrated English Summer Assignment

Your summer assignment is located below.

******If you are having trouble with your Office 360, just make sure your assignment is turned in to www.turnitin.com

Make sure your work is saved, and you can access it if necessary. 

You are required to change your office 360 password. Contact the high school I T Office.   570 759-6400. Ext 3112
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I. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
The assignment must be turned in to www.turnitin.com:

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A TURNITIN.COM ACOUNT

1. go to www.turnitin.com and sign in
*If you forgot your personal password, just click on Forgot Password.
-turnitin.com will send it to you in your email.

2. IF you have a turnitin.com account:
A. You must add the class
Class number: 21392947
Enrollment Key:  integrated

3. Upload the Key Point Worksheets to the assignment entitled:
Part1: Key Point Worksheets

 4. Upload the Novel Questions to the assignment entitled:
Novel Questions

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TURNITIN.COM ACOUNT

1. Go to www.turnitin.com
2. In the upper right corner, click on CREATE NEW ACCOUNT
3. On this page, scroll down until you see Create a New Account / NEW ENROLLMENT
4. Under New Enrollment, Click on Student

A. You must add the class:

Class number: 21392947

Enrollment Key:  integrated

**You MUST use your district email.  
EX:
23msmith@berwicksd.org
(23 = graduation year,  m= first initial, smith= last name)
You must use YOUR personal information

It will also ask you to make a personal password.  You are responsible for remembering this password.  I do not have access to it.
*If you forget your personal password, just click on Forgot Password.
-turnitin.com will send it to you in your email.


**see DIRECTIONS BELOW for more detail

Both assignments MUST be completed on or before the first day of school.  Late or incomplete submissions will receive a 0. 

Turn the following assignments in to www.turnitn.com:
3. Upload the Key Point Worksheets to the assignment entitled:
Sword Key Points


 4. Upload the Novel Questions to the assignment entitled:
Novel Questions: Sword in the Stone Questions


TURNITIN.COM note: This program is a plagiarism checker.  It electronically checks your writing and compares it with millions of other writings that are similar, including your peers.  

Plagiarism WILL NOT be tolerated!  Your work should be YOUR OWN work.  You must complete this individually.  This assignment is not a peer/ group project.  If your final submission is similar and/or the same to any others, You will receive a 0 and be removed from the class.
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II. WELCOME TO INTEGRATED ENGLISH!!

Integrated English is a rigorous class that will challenge your comprehensive and analytical skills while exploring all aspects of writing.  The class integrates Composition 1 and World Literature. 

Below, you will find your summer assignment.

I look forward to working with you next school year. 

Have a wonderful summer!

Mrs. Christian                                             

(If you have any questions, please email me at: tchristian@berwicksd.org)

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III. DIRECTIONS:
Once and Future King is composed of 4 books.  You will read the first book
The Sword in the Stone.

-Please complete all four assignments below.

-  Please type your assignments.

      -You should save your assignment to your school One Drive account. 

**Be sure your assignments are in your One Drive and turned in to www.turnitin.com on the first day of school.
-Check your work.
-You have all summer to make sure that your work is saved properly and ready for the first day of school.
-In order to receive full credit, the ENTIRE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE COMPLETED.

 (If you don’t have access to a computer, you may write them)

-  Please complete each Assignment I and Assignment II on  separate documents.

-      -Your assignments will be due on or before the first day of school.

      -You will upload your summer assignments to turnitin.com on or before first day of school

Please review the course syllabus to see what we will be studying.
Integrated English Syllabus (Click on link)

Over the summer, you are going to read the short novel The Once and Future King: The Sword in the Stone
(During the school year, we will focus on literary analysis and response.)
**All assignments will be collected on the FIRST day of school and graded.

As you read, you will complete the following:

1. Read the overview of the novel by clicking on the following link: The Once and Future King
 (There is nothing to complete here.  This is just to help you understand the novel.  Click on the chapter summaries on the left)
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KEY POINTS WORKSHEET:
**This worksheet is designed to assess your ability to pick up key details and analyze important passages.

2. Complete the Key Points Worksheet  for each of the following chapters below:(Click on Link) for these chapters (You will turn in 6 separate Key Point Worksheets.  A separate one for A through G)

Please type your Key Point Worksheets. These do not have to be written in complete sentences, lists will be accepted. (These will be graded and used for class discussion)

IV. Assignment 1
Key Point Worksheet  (Copy and paste all 5 Key Point Worksheet questions for each of the 6 assignments A-F) *Ex: You will answer all 5 questions for A chapters 1-4;  You will answer all 5 questions for B Chapters 5-8, continue through all chapters)
-You will turn in 6 separate Key Point Worksheets on ONE Word Document.

The Once and Future King
The Sword in the Stone (Pages 7-210)
Chapters: ( Complete your work on ONE Microsoft Word Document entitled: Sword Key Points)
A. 1-4
B. 5-8
C. 9-12
D. 13-16
E.17-20
F. 21-24

Link to KEY POINT Worksheet

V. Assignment 2

NOVEL QUESTIONS: The Sword in the Stone
( Complete your work on ONE Microsoft Word Document entitled: Novel Questions)
2 Using complete paragraphs, complete the following questions:( Please respond with specific answers using detail from the story.)  Each answer should be around 1- 2 paragraphs.  A paragraph is comprised of min. 7 sentences.

1. Merlyn tells Wart that, “Education is experience, and the essence of experience is self-reliance” (White 46). What is the context of this statement? What does Merlyn mean? Why is he saying this to Wart? Do you think what Merlyn says is true? Why or why not.

2. Discuss the lessons Merlyn wants Wart to learn from Old Jack, the pike, who is an absolute monarch. What are the passions he deals with? What does Old Jack say about love? What does his philosophy of Might is Right mean?  Merlyn says, “You will see what it is to be a king” (White 51). Why does he say this?

3. When Merlyn is talking to Wart, preparing him for his time as a merlin, Wart is disturbed by the way hunger is used to train the raptors. Explain the passage beginning on page 75 that answers Wart’s concern that it is “a shame that they should be kept prisoners and be hungry” (White 75).  To what does Merlyn compare the birds and why? Is his comparison valid? Why or why not?

4. Explain who Cully is, why he is dangerous, and why Wart is put in a difficult situation with him. What does Wart learn from his ordeal with Colonel Cully? Does he feel anything for Cully besides fear?

5.      What are the purposes of the Robin Hood adventure? Why does Merlyn send the

boys on it? Why do you think T.H. White’s includes it and gives it so much space (pp. 93-120) in his story? What lessons is Wart learning and what themes are being dealt with?

6. What is a malapropism? Who usually uses them in The Sword and the Stone? How does White use this verbal tool? There are examples on pages 87 and 196. Explain their purpose and find and discuss at least two more instances.

7. Above the ants’ tunnel are the words “Everything Not Forbidden Is Compulsory” (White 122). What does this mean? What would the society be like that is governed by that philosophy? Can you relate this to any historical, political, or social situation in the world? Do the numbers on the ants remind you of anything in 20^th century history?

8. One pages 129-131, White discusses the feudal system. What are his views on poverty? Low wages? The Normans as masters, the Saxons as slaves? Country work and life versus factory work and city life? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?

9. Analyze the ants’ broadcasts on pages128-129 especially considering which propaganda techniques they use. What is White saying on page 129 about the relationship of religion to war?

10. What does the Questing Beast, the Glatisant, and its habits and King Pellinore’s pursuit of it symbolize? There are many references to it, but be sure to discuss pages 151 and following.

11. Discuss the passage beginning on page 168 concerning the geese and their view of war. Do you agree with them that all wars are caused by boundaries? Can human society exist with no boundaries? Contrast the geese’s view of the world with the behavior/view of ants and of humans.

12. What do you think of Merlyn’s cure for sadness, stated on page 183, “to learn something”? Why did he say this to Wart? Explain how learning would help cure sadness. Do you think it is a valid concept? Relate this to Merlyn’s on page 46 that “education is experience…” Is there a connection between the two ideas?

13. What is an anachronism? Find at least three examples of anachronisms in the book and explain why White used each specific one. What purpose do they serve in the story? How do they affect the tone and/or reinforce themes? (Look on pages 196, 197 for a couple).

14. Why is Merlyn confused by Wart’s question, “Why do people not think, when they are grown up, as I do when I am young?” (White 181) Is this circumstance which causes his confusion a possible problem, weakness, or flaw in Merlyn’s ability to help Wart? Why?

15. In his presentation of the philosophies and societal rules of the ants, fish, geese, do you think that T.H. White has an agenda, a strong opinion about war? What is his philosophy? What propaganda techniques does he use, if any?

16. What qualities do badgers, as described by the hedgehog on page 187, have in common with humans? What is the meaning of the badger’s parable on pages 191-194? What is T.H. White saying through the badger’s story?

17. On page 202, why is Wart so angry with Sir Kay? What does this incident show about Kay’s character? What does Wart’s subsequent reasoning (page 203) show about his character?

18. One pages 204-205, who helps Wart? Why does he need assistance? How exactly do they help him? Wart is reminded of what specific lessons?  Why?

19. Discuss the incident on pages 205-206 when Kay lies to Sir Ector. What did he lie about and why? Did Sir Ector seem suspicious of him? Why would he doubt him? How much did Sir Ector know about Wart?

Link to KEY POINT Worksheet

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      Please work to the best of your abilities and attempt to work in a neat and organized manner. All assignments will be uploaded/ turned in on or before the first day of school.

(Standards describe the skills needed to complete the assignment.  They are guidelines provided by the state.  )

Standards:

Standard - CC.1.2.9-10.A

Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Standard - CC.1.3.9-10.K

Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently

Standard - CC.1.4.9-10.K

Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition. • Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. • Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms of the discipline in which they are writing.

R and J / Intro to Exploring the Future

Wednesday, 5/22
Finish R and J Act 5

Packets are due - Must be turned in tomorrow in class.

We will go over the packet - these will be graded.

Any packet not turned in will receive a 0



Wednesday, 5/22- Friday, 5/31

Part 2

Begin Intro to College
1. Create accounts at www.collegeboard.com
2. Explore "Learning About College"
3. "How to find information about college"
4. Take several virtual tours of colleges.


Sites:
www.collegeboard.org
Big Future
raise.me
Princeton review major list

College Major quiz
https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/academiclife/whatsmymajorquiz/

Continue working on R and J

1.Students will complete their R and J packets for Acts 3 and 4

2. Students will complete their comprehensive journals for Acts 3 and 4 and turn them in to www.turnitin.com

3. Students will continue to work on their packet and read the modern English version of 

R and J for Act 5

Standard - CC.1.2.9-10.A

Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

Standard - CC.1.3.9-10.K

Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently.