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= 2011-2012 Course Syllabus  = = = = ** IB English B: Grade 12 ** = = Course Number  =

kcowles@scisstudents.org ||
 * Teacher: || Kassi Cowles ||
 * Room Number: || A404 ||
 * Office Hours: || By Appointment ||
 * E-Mail Address: || kcowles@scischina.org
 * Course Website: || |http://cowles-englishB12-2011.wikispaces.com ||
 * School Website: || [|http://hq.scisdragons] ||


 * Course Description **

The English Language B course is designed for students with some previous experience with the English language. The course focuses on the acquisition of language skills as well as developing an awareness of English-speaking cultures. The second year of the English B class will continue to develop skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking while cultivating an understanding of English language culture. We will explore a variety of texts including print and digital media, documentaries, interviews, speeches and other forms of literature. This year will focus on preparing students for their IB assessments.


 * Learning Resources **

// Fahrenheit 451 // Selected Journal and Newspaper Articles Selected Films *More learning resources to be announced

All students should be in their seats when the class period begins, ready to participate in the first activity or assignment. If students are tardy, they will miss periodic quizzes at the beginning of class that cannot be made up. Please be on time and prepared for class. Laptops should remain closed until the teacher instructs students to open them for class. If students forget, they will receive a warning, then lose the opportunity to use the computer for the remainder of the class period if the infraction continues. Students should be prepared for class by having the text we will be discussing that day, a writing utensil and notepad, and all required assignments. Each student has an scisstudents.org account. It is imperative that you know how to access this account and that you use it when submitting assignments. Assignments are typically returned to the Cowles Grade 10 English folder on the s-share. Grades will be reported on Powerschool along with comments for journal assignments. Each student will have access to the class wikispace at |http://cowles-englishb12-2011.wikispaces.com. Once you gain membership, you will be expected to check the assignment schedule regularly for required work and deadlines. Journal entries will be posted to this site as will various other assignments.
 * Classroom Expectations **
 * Beginning Class **
 * Technology **
 * Assessment **

Reading/Comprehension 30% Writing 30% Speaking/Listening 20% Tests/Exams 20%

Written Component 70% Paper One: Text Handling (40%) Paper Two: Written Production (30%)
 * External Assessment: **

Oral Component 30% Individual Oral (15%) Interactive Oral Activities (15%)
 * Internal Assessment: **

// Full Subject Guide will be available on the wiki //

Please submit your work via email to kcowles@scisstudents.org from your own scisstudents.org account or in hard copy form at the beginning of class. We all know that computers crash, printers run out of ink, and emails mysteriously disappear… that is why you must plan ahead. It is YOUR responsibility to submit your assignments at the time they are due. *If you fail to submit an assignment on the day it is due, you may submit it one class period later for a deduction of 20%. After that class period, it will no longer be accepted and you will receive a zero for the assignment that cannot be made up later. *If you are going on a school trip, all work must be submitted following your return. See me for details prior to the trip so there will not be any confusion. *All work for unexcused absences will be a zero. If you skip class, you cannot make up any classwork or tests. Anything that was due that day will be a zero. If you have questions concerning assignment deadlines, check the wiki space for this class. Students are expected to participate in class discussions, group activities, and other forms of presentations. You will be graded on your level of participation and interaction since this is one of the most important ESLR’s for SCIS.
 * Submitting your work: **
 * Make-up tests – ** If you miss a test, you will take the test on the day you return or need to schedule a time to come after school. If you do not take the test within one week, it will be considered a zero.
 * Class discussion/group work ** :
 * Plagiarism: ** Plagiarism occurs when one uses the work or ideas of another without giving the source credit, or when the work or ideas of another are not put into the student’s own words and style. Please refer to the student handbook for greater detail. **//Any student who plagiarizes an assignment will be given a zero for that assignment, but will still be required to revise the assignment to demonstrate understanding of plagiarism. If repeated offenses occur, SCIS school policies require one day suspension.//**

Students may have a water bottle or other drink container with a lid, but should not eat in class.
 * __ Miscellaneous __**

Extra Help: Should a student need extra help, s/he is encouraged to make an appointment for a meeting with me either before or after school.


 * Acknowledgement of Receipt and Understanding **

Students will receive an Acknowledgement Receipt via their school email account and reply to it at kcowles@scisstudents.org. It is each student's responsibility to read the contents of that email and reply according to the instructions contained therein.