Christine+Prinsen

Mrs. Prinsen Room 127 Voice Mail: 555-5555 ext. 657 E-mail: cprinsen@cgbschools.k12.wi.us English 10 is a year long course that focuses on a variety of literary genres including the novel, short stories, poetry and drama. Students reinforce their cognitive and analytical skills while gaining exposure to both major and mine authors. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of authorial purpose and intended audience as well as structure, style and theme of each text. Students will follow the five paragraph essay and MLA format to complete a variety of essays throughout the year.
 * English 10 - ** ** Syllabus **
 * Course Description**

The reading list for this course may include any of the following novels: //Of Mice and Men// by Steinbeck, //Huckleberry Finn// by Mark Twain, //Death of a Salesman// by Miller, //Red Badge of Courage// by Stephen Crane, //The Catcher in the Rye// by Salinger, and //To Kill a Mockingbird// by Lee.

//The American Experience//, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1989.
 * Textbook:**

Notebook Loose paper for assignments Access to the internet Blue or black pen only
 * Required Materials and Supplies:**


 * Grading Scale:**

A+ 100-98 || B+ 89-87 || C+ 79-77 || D+ 69-67 || A 97-94 || B 86-84 || C 76-74 || D 66-64 || A- 93-90 || B- 83-80 || C- 73-70 || D- 63-60 || Class policies follow district policies as outlined in the student handbook.
 * Attendance/Tardiness:**

Homework is due at the beginning of the next class unless I specify some other due date. Late homework will be down graded by 10% for each day that it is late.
 * Late Work Policy:**

If you have an excused absence, you will get one day (or a number equal to the number of excused days absent) to complete and turn in assignments without penalty.

Plagiarism is the use of ideas and words that are not your own without giving the credit to the original author. Whether the use is intentional, or unintentional it will not be tolerated and will result in a school suspension as outlined in the student handbook. Please note that copying a classmate’s homework is also plagiarism and will result in suspension.
 * Plagiarism:**

I do not give extra credit assignments.
 * Extra credit:**

I am here for you everyday at least a half hour before first period and a half hour after last period. Please feel free to stop by with questions or anything else you would like to discuss.
 * Expectations:**

You are in charge of your success. This means you must complete assignments on time, pay attention in class and read the required readings. I will not track you down or remind you of late or over-due assignments. Don’t get behind. See me if you have questions about assignments or due dates.

I am excited for this new school year to begin and look forward to having you in my class.

Please sign and return this section of the letter to me by Monday, September 5, 2008.

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