Mrs. CooperEnglish II World Literature Room 118College Preparatory and Gifted

E-mail: cooper.errica@mail.fcboe.orgshuford.dianna@mail.fcboe.org

CommunicationSandy Creek High School website

http://www.sandycreekhighschool.com/

My web pagehttp://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/ECooper2/

index.cfmNew material (review and enrichment) will be added weekly.

E-mail: cooper.errica@mail.fcboe.orgRemind 101EdmodoGoogle Classroom (coming soon)

Office Hours: Tues./Thurs. 3:50-4:30 P.M. by Appointment and Fridays 7:45 – 8:15 A.M. by request)

English II Goals

Critical reading and thinking skills

Writing for different purposes and audiences

Vocabulary study for long-term retention/ SAT prep

Grammar usage through writing, reading, and study

Test Preparation

Preparation for future – college & career readiness standards

Novels/Extended Texts StudiedThings Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (novel)The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (novella)Oedipus Rex/Antigone by Sophocles (play)Julius Caesar/Macbeth by Shakespeare (play)Other novels and short fiction and nonfiction

Grade WeightsHomework, Classwork, Participation – 10%Quizzes – 15%Tests, Projects, Essays (Compositions) – 35%Research – 20%Final Exam – 20%

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP WORK Excused absences: Assignments and tests missed during your absence

may be made up within five days of your return to school WITH an admit slip. Previously assigned tests and work are due on the day you return to class.

A field trip absence is allowed only one day to make up work. Check-ins/outs: Check-ins/outs are not an excuse. If you check out of

school, your work is due before you leave, and if you check into school, your work is due before the end of the day.

Unexcused absences: You will not receive credit for missed work if you have an unexcused absence.

Check the make-up folder/binder/Edmodo for missed work.

TECHNOLOGY (BYOT)

Technology is an amazing tool and will be used on occasion for educational purposes in the class. However, to avoid temptation, KEEP YOUR CELL PHONE IN YOUR LOCKER OR OUT-OF-SIGHT! I will announce the use of technology in the classroom in advance, and the sign in the front of the class will be turned to green. However, listening to music and texting and gaming will not be permitted and the devices need to be used appropriately for the given assignment. When the sign is turned to red, it is not permissible to use electronic devices. Remember, the use of school technology and personal technology (BYOT) is a privilege, not a right.  The consequences for technology misuse will be a warning on the first offense, a teacher detention on the second offense, and an administrative referral for all future offenses.

Technology ContinuedTechnology in the classroom

To aid in instruction (by teacher or students)Computers – students’ laptops, writing labs,

and ChromebooksStudent use of technology

Literature textbook on student laptops and at my.hrw.com

Students need the capability to type and print assignments and to submit assignments to https://turnitin.com

Textbooks:TEXTBOOKThe textbook used in this class is Houghton Mifflin

Harcourt Georgia Collections 10 Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt 2015, HMH Close Reader, HMH Performance Assessment. Collections 10 is a new textbook adopted by the county. With it, comes new textbooks (which are smaller – and more importantly, lighter – than the previous ones), workbooks, assessments, and an engaging online presence all designed to incorporate the Common Core State Standards in the most comprehensive means possible. Students will be instructed as to how to access this book and related materials online.

**Note: Students are responsible for any school books loaned to them and will be charged full price for severely damaged or lost books.

Preparation and OrganizationMaterials

Binder- materials and notes organized with tabs Blue/black penPencilPaperSticky notes/Post-it Notes and highlighters (optional, but

suggested)Literature textbook / novelVocabulary – SAT vocabulary handouts/packetsOutside reading books (Begins next week!)

Parent SupportMonitor homework, due dates, and major

gradesCheck Edmodo/Google Classroom (coming

soon) frequentlyEncourage reading time and provide materialsPromote responsibility

Classroom DonationsClassroom DonationsAlways appreciated:Always appreciated:

Tissues Tissues Hand SanitizerHand Sanitizer

Thank you for coming tothe Sandy Creek High School Open House!

(This PowerPoint will be posted on my web page.)

We’re going to have a great year!