Honors American Literature

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Teacher Information
Mrs. Jenna Essenburg or What we’ll read

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Mrs. Lindsay Theaker or
Mrs. Alex Yeganegi We will be reading and analyzing a wide variety of
novels, short stories, plays, poems, and informational
school email: texts. Anchor texts could include:
Jenna.Essenburg@ • Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
cobbk12.org or • The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore
Lindsay.Theaker@ • A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
cobbk12.org or • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Alexandra.Yeganegi@cobbk12. • The Crucible by Arthur Miller
org • Into the Wild by John Krakauer
+ a selection of parallel reading texts
blog:
In this course, you will
essenburgnchs@weebly.com
mrstheaker.weebly.com • Think critically
yeglit.weebly.com • Read texts closely and independently
• Write regularly
remind: • Produce writing appropriate to various tasks
@amlitessen and purposes
@theakerlit
@yeghamlit
• Cite strong and thorough textual evidence
• Participate in meaningful collaborative
extra help: M/W 7:45 AM discussions
or ask for other times
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Assignments and Grading
Units 1-4 (each unit is worth 15%
and includes all assessments) 60%
EOC 20%

Multi-Genre Project 20%

You will be assessed in a wide variety of ways; some examples include: daily writing tasks, extended
writing tasks, reading analysis activities, presentations, collaborative discussions, projects, and more.
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What We’ll Accomplish

We will have a great time learning
how to access texts on a deeper level,
strengthen writing skills, utilize
technology in meaningful ways, use
higher-level thinking skills and
approaches, and delve into the world
of American literature, all while
considering our place in our nation’s
melting pot through various texts.
 Honors American
Literature Policies
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Absences + Make-Up Work / Late Work
Daily attendance is vital to educational success. In the
case of an absence, you have the number of days out plus
one additional day to complete
missing work. It is YOUR responsibility to
obtain your missing work. Assignments due on the day of
absence are due immediately upon your return. If you miss
a quiz or test, you must make it up before or after school.
Tests and quizzes that
are not made up within five school days will become
automatic zeros.
Late work will be penalized with a deduction of 20 points.
The final due date for all work per unit will be
communicated; no late work will be accepted after the
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end of the unit.
Academic Dishonesty
All work that you submit must be
your own work. You may not do
any of the following:
1) Turn in or copy someone else’s work.
2) Copy someone’s work and change a few of the words.
3) Copy words from a source without citing it and giving
credit to the source (plagiarism).
4) Attempt to use any notes or other materials on a
summative assessment.
5) Look at someone else’s work during an quiz, test, or
otherwise individual assessment.
If you are doing any of the above or anything else that
constitutes cheating, you will receive a zero on that
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assignment, and you will receive a referral to administration.
Due by Monday, 1/13 - - - - - - - - - - -
I have read the classroom rules and expectations. I understand what is expected of me/my child this semester in
Honors American Literature and Composition and I agree to the outlines for this semester.
Student name (printed): __________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian name(s) (printed): _________________________________________________
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Daytime phone or cell contact number: _________________________________________________
Student signature: ___________________________________________________
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We will sometimes watch clips and films
rated PG-13 to aid in the
comprehension of our studies. By your
signing of this syllabus, you are granting
permission to allow this practice in
class.
Technology
We will frequently use technology to learn and
work. You will be provided with necessary time
and resources during instructional time,
although there will be times that you have
responsibilities to complete at home as well. If
technology at home is ever a concern, simply
let your teacher know in order to plan ahead.
Regarding cell phones: there will be times that
you are asked to use your phone for a class
activity. However, at other times, remember
that it is impolite and off task to use your phone
during instruction.
Other Policies
• Trash goes in the trashcan. Clean up after
yourself.
• Do not interrupt instruction to ask to go to the
bathroom. Please wait for an appropriate time
and then sign out and take the pass.
• Remember the school tardy policy and
disciplinary procedures.
• Please be prepared with all needed materials,
readings, etc.
• The only grade repair/replacement in this class
will be the opportunity to revise major writing
assignments. When you receive the graded
assignment, you have five days in which you
may revise and resubmit for up to 100%.
• Communication is key. Your teacher is here to
help you but you must ask for help when
needed.