Course Syllabus

Course Title: English 11th Grade LevelCourse Number:Credits: 1 CreditTexts: English Leading to Professions (2003). Pearson Education , Inc. Upper

Saddle River, NJ.Fuchs, M. (1999). The Oxford Picture Dictionary: Beginning Workbook.

Oxford University Press. New York, NYShapiro, N. & Goldstein, J. A. (1998). The Oxford Picture Dictionary:

English/Spanish. Oxford University Press. New York, NYTimeless Voice, Timeless Themes. (2000). Prentice-Hall, Inc. Upper

Saddle River, NJ.Writing for the Real World. (2002). Pearson Education , Inc. Upper

Saddle River, NJ.Internet Resources: www.edhelper.com

www.youtube.comwww.google.com

Academic Term: August 2013 – May 2014Course Hours: 8:00 – 3:00pm, Monday-FridayOffice Hours: 2:10 – 3:00pm Professor: Eric J. CruzEmail: cirecruz@yahoo.comBlog: http://miztercruzenglish.blogspot.com

Course Description:This course is designed to help students to improve their Basic English skills. The student progresses from listening skills to writing skills. The student will communicate, read, interpret, and write using the Basic English language skills.

Justification:The course is important so that students can learn how to communicate effectively in oral and written English language. The second language (L2) should be learned in a creative, reflexive, and critical manner.

General Objectives:1- The student uses the English language to interpret oral input, construct meaning, interact with

confidence both verbally and nonverbally, and to express ideas effectively in a variety of personal, social, and academic contexts.

2- The student uses reading strategies, literary analysis, and critical thinking skills to construct meaning and develop an understanding as well as an appreciation of a variety of genres of both fiction and nonfiction.

3- The student effectively communicates to a variety of audiences in all forms of writing through the use of the writing process, proper grammar, and age appropriate expressive vocabulary.

Specific Objectives:1- Use the oral language to communicate effectively in the English language.2- Use the written language to communicate effectively in the English language.3- Interpret the different types of reading genres.4- Identify the story elements in a short story or novel.5- Use the correct grammar and spelling to communicate effectively orally and in written form.6- Identify the parts of speech in a sentence, paragraph, and reading selection.

Instructional Strategies:1- Collage2- Comic Strips3- Compositions4- Conceptual Maps5- Concrete Poem6- Conversations7- Dramas8- Drawings9- Essays10- Homework11- Open-ended Questions12- Portfolios13- Quizzes14- Rubrics15- Story Maps16- T-Charts17- Venn Diagrams18- Word Search19- Writing Assignments

Thematic Content/Itinerary:Unit 11.1 Memoir (6 weeks)11th Grade Diagnostic Test (No Grading)Readings

Excerpt from, “When I was a Puerto Rican”, by Esmeralda Santiago Excerpt from, Against all Odds, A story of Survival on 9/11 by Lauren Manning A short memoir of 9/11 by The Invisible Man

Punctuation MarksEditing and RevisingMemoir EssayMemoir Oral PresentationListening Skills Quiz

Unit 11.2 Personal Narrative (5 weeks)Readings

Papa’s Parrot by Cynthia Rylant page 481 (Story: Identify with a Character)Story Elements

Character Plot Theme

Narrative EssayCause and EffectMaking Inferences PredictingRun on Sentences

Unit 11.3: Persuasion (7 weeks)Readings

Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza page 611 (Story: Author’s Purpose)Persuasive EssayEditorial Main IdeaSupporting Details

Unit 11.4: It’s a Mystery (6 weeks)Readings

The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan PoeStory Elements

Setting Point of view

Expository EssayExpository Oral PresentationCompare and ContrastDetective Activity

Unit 11.5 Historical and Nonfiction (6 weeks)Readings

A Picture of Freedom: The Diary of Clotee, a Slave Girl by Patricia McKissack and Rosa Parks: My Story by Rosa Parks with Jim Haskins.

Fiction/NonfictionOral Presentation on ResearchCompare and Contrast Essay (Fiction/Nonfiction)

Unit 11.6 Poetry (6 weeks)Readings

The Esquimos Have No Word for “War” by Mary Oliver http://www.panhala.net/Archive/The_Esquimos.html

Ode to Pablo’s Tennis Shoes” (attachment: 11.6 Learning Activity – Soto Ode)Story Elements

Tone, voice, and moodGenre, imagery, figurative language, and symbolismWrite a Poem10th Grade Post Test (No Grading)

Class Policies and ProceduresAttendanceStudent is required to attend class everyday. If the student is absent he should present a written excuse prepared by a doctor or guardian. After five unexcused absences the student will be referred to the social worker. Student with more than 30 absences automatically will fail the English course. If student is late three days it will count towards one absence.

BehaviorStudents must behave with respect towards the teacher and other classmates. Students with disciplinary problems will be referred to the social worker to conduct a meeting with parents. Students must always be on their best behavior and avoid loud noises and distractions in the classroom.

Late ExamsStudents have one (1) week, approximately five (5) school days, to make up exams they have not taken. They must also present a valid excuse for missing the exam.

Late AssignmentsStudents will be given one (1) week to hand in late assignments, approximately five (5) school days. If a student is unable to hand in the assignment prior to the extension, he will receive a 0.

PlagiarismAll assignments must be presented using your own words and ideas. This is considered academic dishonesty and can result in a failing grade in the assignment, exam, and even the course.

Grading Formula

100-90 A89-80 B79-70 C69-60 D59-0 F

Point Value for Course Assignments

Exams (10) 100pts eachListening Skills Quiz 100 pts.Writing Assignments (Essays, Compositions, Editorial) (5) 100pts eachDaily Assignments/Homework 100ptsSpecial Assignments 100pts2 Oral Presentation 100pts each

Note: The assignments are subject to change due to weather conditions, school activities, and other obstacles that may interfere in the activities planned in the classroom for assessment and grading.