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    English 4 & Creative Writing 
    Fall Semester 2019 
    Dr. Ceseña Bontempo (Dr. C)  
     
    Teacher: Maria Teresa Ceseña Bontempo Email: [email protected] 
    Classroom: 169 Office Hours: W/Th 3:30-4:30 
    Class Time: M-F  Office Phone: (619) 591-2500 ext. 25034 
    (POD A: Per. 1&2)   
    (POD B: Per. 3&4) 
     
    Course Description:  
    My goal as an educator is to help students discover and develop their unique intellectual voices and 
    introduce them to new ways of looking at the world. ​This course will help students equip themselves 
    with the reading, writing, listening & speaking skills they will need to be successful in college and the 
    world beyond high school. All assignments and projects will be grounded in the ​California Common 
    Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy​.  

    Google Classroom:  
    All course announcements and assignments will be posted on Google Classroom.  

    Core Competencies:  

    1. Independence 
    2. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 
    3. Wellness 
    4. Multiple Literacies 
    5. Collaboration & Leadership 

    Expectations and Assessment:  


    In order for you to be successful in this class, you must take ownership of your learning, invest ​your 
    best effort, and challenge yourself to be your best self and do your best work! I do not expect you to 
    be perfect. However, I DO EXPECT YOU to come prepared to each class with an open mind, a brave 
    soul, and a willingness to learn from your “mistaks.”  

    Semester Grade Breakdown: 

    ● 20% Class Participation (Socratic Seminars/Discussions, Daily Activities, ​Notebook Checks​) 


    ● 20% Quizzes and Exams 
    ● 10% Reading Presentation/Mini-Lesson 
    ● 20% Rhetorical Precís Paragraphs (5 x 4%) 
    ● 10% Research Paper 
    ● 20% Final Products 
    Note: Passing a presentation of learning (POL) in December 2019 is a requirement for receiving a 
    passing grade in the course. 
    Grading Scale: 
    A (93-100)  B+ (87-89)  C+ (77-79)  D+ (67-69)  F (0-59) 

    A- (90-92)  B (83-86)  C (73-76)  D (63-66)   

      B (80-82)  C- (70-72)  D- (60-62)   


     
    Class Participation (Socratic Seminars, Discussions, Daily Activities 20%)​—​In order to receive full 
    credit for participation, I expect you to contribute to all discussions with your thoughts, questions, and 
    analyses. When I say “contribute,” I do not mean dominate. Please be respectful towards your 
    classmates and teacher, and practice the art of stepping up, and stepping back. When you’re willing to 
    listen to others, you’re more likely to actually hear them.  
     
    Quizzes and Exams (20%)​—​Quizzes and exams are meant to assess understanding and 
    preparedness. Quizzes will be announced at least one day in advance. Exams will be announced at 
    least one week in advance. If you miss a quiz or exam due to absence/illness, rather than have you 
    make up the quiz, you will be given an alternative assignment TBD in order to help me assess your 
    understanding and preparedness and to allow you to make up the credit. ​You will be allowed to drop 
    your lowest quiz grade. 
     
    Note: If you are chronically “absent” on the day of a quiz or exam, we may need to schedule a 
    meeting with your parents/guardians, our dean, and our director to come up with a support plan to 
    help you be as successful as possible in this class. 
     
    Reading Presentation/Mini-Lesson (10%)​— ​Each week there will be a reading assignment related to 
    the themes of our project. With a partner, you will sign up for the reading that interests you most and 
    create a mini-lesson that explores the reading topics. See ​rubric​. 
     
    Presentations will take place on Fridays and must include: 
    1. Survey of the text (title, length & structure, bibliographic info,intended audience, etc.),  
    2. Summary/Analysis of the form and content (including main claim and types of evidence used) 
    3. Bullet Point List of 3-5 major takeaways 
    4. Visuals to help the class make a visual connection 
    5. Quoted Passage to unpack 
    6. Questions for the class 
        
    Rhetorical Precís Paragraphs (20%)​—​During the semester you will write five (5) rhetorical precís 
    paragraphs (RPPs) on your choice of the assigned readings related to our project. The format for the 
    RPPs and the selection and submission process will be further explained in class.   
        
    Research Paper (10%)​—​Each student will write a mini-research paper (3-5 pages) on a topic related to 
    our project. There will be multiple opportunities for revision built into the course schedule. 
        
    Final Products (20%)​—​Each student will earn credit for individual and collaborative components of the 
    final products related to our project .    
    Late/Missing Work Policy 
    My expectation is that you will work to the best of your ability to get every assignment in on time. 
    However, I understand that life sometimes happens. If you are unable to complete an assignment by 
    the designated due date, I will mark your assignment as both “missing” and “incomplete” in 
    PowerSchool. If you need an extension for any reason, you MUST complete a “​Request for Extension” 
    form​. You will fill out the form and provide a time span for when you can have the work completed by 
    and your plan for completing the work. I will only accept late or missing work for ​up to 2 weeks after 
    the original due date​. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.  
     
    Plagiarism 
    “Violations of the Code of Academic Integrity may take several forms. Plagiarism and cheating are two 
    examples of violations of the Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism is typically described as 
    duplication of another’s work without full acknowledgement of the debt to the original source. 
    Cheating results in a loss of integrity on the part of the individual committing the act and on the 
    educational process that is undermined by the act of cheating. It is a violation of the Code of Academic 
    Integrity for any student to attempt to gain or gain an unfair advantage over another student by unfair 
    or dishonest means” (High Tech High Parent and Student Handbook, 2019-2020). 
      
    Course Materials:  
    The​ ​Constitution of the State of California requires that HTHCV provide a public education to you free 
    of charge. Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a free public education means that we cannot 
    require you or your family to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school 
    activity.  

    Many families have asked what supplies their child may need during this school year. Below, we have a 
    recommended list of supplies that your child may bring to school. ​Please note that if your child does 
    not bring the ​recommended​ supplies, the school will provide the supplies for them.​ If you have any 
    questions/comments about this, please contact us, or Angela Guererro ([email protected]), 
    the school director.  
     
    Suggested Materials list: 
    ● pens (black or blue) 
    ● highlighters 
    ● journal or notebook 
    ● planner/calendar 
    ● 1.5”-3” binder with dividers 
     
    Honors 
    I teach my Engish 4 class as an honors class, and all enrolled students will receive the extra grade boost 
    at the end of the semester. There will be challenge options built in to each major assignment that 
    students may complete for extra credit. I am happy to answer any clarifying questions.  
     
    R Rated Material 
    Throughout the 2019-2020 school year, your student/child may view film clips or theatrical performances, 
    and/or read literature and informational texts that have been rated R for mature themes, language, and/or 
    subject matter. If you have any questions, I would be happy to speak with you. Please feel free to email 
    me at [email protected].   
     
    * The content of this syllabus is subject to change at any time in order to adapt to the 
    dynamic needs of specific classes. 
     
    Signature page for Dr. C’s English 4 and Creative Writing 
     
     
    Sign below to indicate that you have read and understand the syllabus and course requirements. 
     
    STUDENTS 
     
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    PARENTS 
     
    I GIVE PERMISSION FOR MY CHILD/STUDENT TO VIEW R RATED MATERIAL AS IT RELATES TO THE 
    COURSE AND FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. 
     
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    I AM AVAILABLE TO DRIVE STUDENTS DURING FIELD TRIPS. 

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