Mrs. Jen Czarnowski Room 207 Best time to reach me: 2:35-3:05pm [email protected] or 253-804-5154 ext. 2070

~Hono rs Language Arts 9~ 2017-2018 The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” Sydney J Harris

CONTENT: Springboard Pre-AP Curriculum

The Springboard Curriculum was created by The College Board and designed to support the Common Core State Standards. Students can access all curriculum online at http://auburnwa.springboardonline.org .

Semester 1: Unit 1: COMING OF AGE ~ “In this unit, you will explore the theme of ‘coming of age’ and examine how writers in a variety of texts use stylistic choices to create the voices of characters who are going through life-changing experiences” (1). Unit 3: COMING OF AGE IN CHANGING TIMES ~ While reading To Kill A Mockingbird “…you will examine how social, cultural, geographical, and historical context can affect both the writer’s construction of a text and readers’ responses to it” (169).

Semester 2: Unit 2: DEFINING STYLE ~ “(Edgar Allen) Poe believed that a story should be short enough to be read in one sitting and that it should contain a single line of action with a limited number of characters, build to a climactic moment, and then quickly reach resolution” (85). Unit 5: COMING OF AGE ON STAGE ~ “By speaking lines, performing scenes, hearing the language, and viewing various director’s interpretations, your experience with Romeo and Juliet will bring the play to life” (251). Unit 4: EXPLORING POETIC VOICES ~ “We are surrounded by poetry in its various forms on a daily basis – popular music, billboards, and advertising jingles. Poetry allows us to stop and appreciate the mystery of daily life… “ (251).

DAILY MATERIALS

Please bring the following materials with you every day:  I will provide students with an in-class folder for daily work and a Springboard book.

 Three-ring notebook  Pencil & Eraser  2-3 Highlighters  Lined notebook paper  Black/blue pen  Outside Reading Book BUILDING GRADING SCALE

A 100-92.51 B+ 89.50-86.51 C+ 79.50-76.51 D+ 69.50-65.51 A- 92.50-89.51 B 86.50-82.51 C 76.50-72.51 D 65.50-59.51 B- 82.50-79.51 C- 72.50-69.51 F 59.50 and below GRADES

Assessment (All Assessment, Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Essays, & Outside Reading) (80%): Each unit will include two Embedded Assessments and some units will also include an end of unit test. Throughout the year, there will also be various quizzes, projects, and presentations. Students will also read one outside reading book each quarter and do a corresponding assignment for that book.

Practice Work (Daily Work/Homework) (20%): Daily work will consist of homework as well as in-class assignments. Doing your daily work and homework will enable you to keep up with what we are doing in this class and in many cases are directly tied to the Embedded Assessments in each unit.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS In General:  Food and drinks are allowed within reason. Just clean up after yourself and don’t draw attention to yourself. NO NUTS or NUT PRODUCTS PLEASE!!  Keep it clean. Vocabulary should be school appropriate  No need for potty mouths.  Refrain from drug, alcohol or other talk that is not class appropriate.  Bring your materials to class…books, paper, pens etc.  Treat all class members with respect regardless of whether you agree or disagree with what they are saying. An atmosphere conducive to learning is one where many points of view can be heard and discussed. Bullying or harassment is NEVER okay, and if it happens, it will be dealt with immediately.  Listen when other members of the class are sharing.  Be KIND, THOUGHTFUL, Creative, ENCOURAGING, and SUPPORTIVE of your peers 

Consequences for failure to meet these expectations: 1. Warning 2. Student/Teacher Conference and/or removal from class 3. Removal from class and parent contact 4. Counselor and/or Administrative Conference

Electronic Devices: All cell phones, and other tech items should be OUT OF SIGHT AND TURNED OFF during class. This includes ear pods dangling around your necks. There are times when these things may be used, so please make sure that when these times are allowed, you keep the use appropriate to the situation. APPROPRIATE is the key word! Attendance Policy: It is vital that you come to this class on a regular basis. Much of what we do including discussions, reading aloud, and group work depends on your attendance.  If you know in advance that you will be absent, ask me for any work you will need to make up ahead of time.  If you are home sick, please e-mail me or check with a friend to get that day’s assignments.  If you miss class on the day an Embedded Assessment or formal writing assignment is due, it is STILL due. Do your best to get it here!  If you miss class on the day of a test, you will have ONE week to make up the test.

Late Work Policy:  NO daily work will be accepted late.  Embedded Assessments & formal writing assignments will be accepted one day late for a grade reduction of 10%. Essays, projects will not be accepted after one day late.  Outside Reading will be accepted one day late for a grade reduction of 10%. Outside Reading will not be accepted after one day late.  If you miss class on the day an Embedded Assessment, formal writing assignment, or Outside Reading project is due, it is STILL due. Find a way to get it here  .  Presentations must be completed on the date assigned. If you are sick on the day of a presentation, you or a parent must contact me, and alternate plans can be made. If you do not contact me the day of the presentation (preferably as soon as you know you are missing school), it is possible you will receive a zero.

Rewrite/Revision Policy:  Students may submit one rewrite per formal writing assignment. . Students must conference with the teacher prior to submitting a rewrite. . Students will have one week to complete the rewrite.  No rewrites will not be allowed on timed writes or Outside Reading projects

Plagiarism: The act of using and passing off as one’s own (the ideas or writings of another) Plagiarism is illegal. The language arts department enforces the ARHS school-wide policy regarding plagiarism. Students who plagiarize will be given a zero on that assignment. Please make good choices!!

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Parent Communications: Please see attached form for REMIND. I will also send out periodic emails and use skyward to send out messages. I look forward to communicating with you. Honors Language Arts Syllabus - Grade 9 Mrs. Czarnowski

Dear Parent/Guardian: Please read the HLA9 Syllabus and sign below acknowledging that you have read and support its contents. Please don’t hesitate to email or call if you have questions or concerns.

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Movie Permission Slip Movies often provide additional insight to a novel or lesson and allow visual learners to make connections with the readings. Movie clips also provide an interesting way to teach vocabulary and provide writing prompts. Over the course of the year I may choose to show one or more of the following movies (clips or full length) to accompany different units. If you give your son/daughter permission to view the following movies please sign below. If there are movies below that you do not want your/son daughter to view, please note your requests. Alternate assignments will be provided in those cases.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Burton, 2005) Edward Scissorhands (Burton, 1990) Alice in Wonderland (Burton, 2010) Romeo & Juliet (Zeffirelli, 1968) Romeo & Juliet (Luhrmann, 1996) Midsummer Night’s Dream To Kill A Mockingbird (Mulligan, 1962) The Ernest Green Story (1993)

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**ALSO- Please join REMIND. This is how I send helpful announcements. I email too, but more frequently, I send “reminds.” Directions: 1) Compose a new text message 2) To: 81010 3) Text the message: @jczarnow