Sunday, January 25, 2015

Multi.Lit. Week of 1/20/15

This week you will be learning about the Critical Lens Theory.

Please click on the class blog below:

http://www.missantwih.com/

Environmental Science Week 3

This week we will be learning about Ecological Footprint.

Click on the class blog below:

http://mrberks.weebly.com/

Unit 1: Is Conflict Necessary?

This unit, the first of four, uses the short story as the vehicle for reviewing common literary elements, as well as for appreciating the art of great storytelling. This unit enables students to confirm and hone a common understanding of important literary elements, as well as a shared vocabulary for discussing them. Each story may be used to focus especially on a particular element, such as point of view or symbolism.

Essential Questions:

Why do we tell stories?
Why is it important to know and understand the elements of fictional text?
How do literary elements (i.e., flashback, plot, symbol, suspense, characterization, irony, setting, tone/mood, theme, imagery, point-of-view) play a part in the essence and workings of a short story.

Standards:

RL.9-10.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.9-10.5: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
W.9-10.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
SL.9-10.1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
L.9-10.5:Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Vocabulary to Review:

Character, characterization
Figurative language
Irony (e.g., dramatic, situational, verbal)
Narrator
Parable
Plot (i.e., exposition, rising action, crisis/climax, falling action, resolution/denouement)
Point of view
Sensory imagery
Setting
Style
Symbol, symbolism
Theme
Tone
Mood

1/21- "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Read and respond to literature selection.

1/22- Close Analysis of the short story selection

1/23- film vs short story analysis

Tutoring:

Tutoring is available DAILY from 7:50 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. in room 901. I will also offer tutoring after school on Tuesday and Thursdays by appointment.

Monday, January 19, 2015

Environmental Science week 2

Week 2 (Unit I)

Day 1

3rd Needs to review measurement lab and complete graphing
4th Needs to complete the measurement lab due to rain delay
Parts of Earth (possibly 3rd)Modeling Parts of the Earth
Notebook Set-Up
Make Model

Day 2
Carbon Footprint (3rd) Webquest
Why is sustainable growth an oxymoron
Carbon footprint (notes 4th)
Tragedy of the Commons Summary
Video Clip Sustainable growth

Day 3
Carbon Footprint (4th) Webquest
Carbon (3rd) Notes
Work on Sustainability Project
Commerical Video Sustainability PSA
Present Tragedy of Commons
Stewardship Project introduction and work
Model manner in which your companies product in sustainable

Day 4
Stewardship Project continued
Stewardship Presentaiton
Work on PSA announcements

Day 5
Recap of Sustainability and Stewardship
Fine Tune PSA announcement
Watch them in class
Online Survey for PSA announcement
Quiz Friday
Water Cycle Inquiry

Environmental Science Week 1

Week I Unit I Agenda
Day 1
Introductions
Course OverviewGet know
Team Building
Day 2
Syllabus
Soil Inquiry activity
Scientific Method and Graphing PracticeDay 3
Scientific Overview
Experimental Process
Independent vs Dependent Variable

Day 4
Review of Scientific Method Process
Homework (Buggo)
Experimental Design Practice/ Create Best Paper Plane
Present Experiment
Measurement Introduction
Day 5
Begin Measurement Lab
Review of Lab

Environmnetal Science Syllabus

Multi. Lit. Syllabus

Pebblebrook High School

2.0: Upgrade to Excellence!

English Department Spring Semester 2015

COURSE TITLE: Multicultural Literature INSTRUCTOR: Emily Antwih

EMAIL: Emily.Antwih@cobbk12.org or

Miss.antwih@gmail.com

EMAIL: Sharon.hathorn@cobbk12.org

CLASSROOM BLOG: http://hathorn4phs.blogspot.com/

SCHOOL WEBSITE: http://www.cobbk12.org/Pebblebrook/

PHS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GOALS:

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: Students will demonstrate increased achievement in writing and reading comprehension in all content areas.

COMMUNICATION: Increase communication between the school and its stakeholders.

LEARNING GOAL:

We, the community of Pebblebrook High School, believe in the worth of dignity of all students. Our commitment is to provide a challenging and meaningful educational program in a secure, disciplined environment where all students will have the opportunity to gain the essential skills to pursue gainful employment and/or higher education. Students will be prepared to be productive citizens in an ever-changing global activity.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course focuses on world literature by and about people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Students explore themes of linguistic and cultural diversity by comparing, contrasting, analyzing, and critiquing writing styles and universal themes. Outside novels, online articles, grammar and writing mechanics, the comprehensive research paper, and selected composition assignments comprise the content of the course. Students will also participate in various writings and activities to help build a strong foundation for writing and communication skills. Technology will also be present in our course in various forms and will require student and teacher participation. Throughout all units, we will explore the idea of critical literacy. We will analyze the various ways that the media influences our understanding of “news” and society. We will explore a network of journalistic texts (newspapers, magazines, radio, video/TV) in order to give students the opportunity to explore how events and issues are presented. The units emphasize how to become an active rather than passive consumer of journalistic texts.

GRADING POLICY:

Reading ……….…………………...……………….……25%

Writing………………….…………………………….….25%

Speaking and Listening.………….…..………………….15%

Language………………………………………………...10%

Common Assessment.…………………………………….5%

Final Assessment……..………………………………….20%

GRADING SCALE:

100-90%............................................................................A

89-80%..............................................................................B

79-74%..............................................................................C

73-70%………………………………………………..…D

69-Below……………………………………………..….F

Grade Recovery: You may re-take any assignment, within one week, on which you make a grade of 73 or less.

SYNERGY ACCESS TO GRADES:

It is strongly encouraged that you keep your Synergy login information in a safe place and that you have access to the information when needed. You will not be given grade reports outside of the ones provided every six weeks. It is preferable, in order to save paper, that you and your parents regularly access your grades for all courses through the Synergy website.

**PARENTS SHOULD CONTACT THE GUIDANCE OFFICE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THEIR SYNERGY PASSWORD AND ACCESS INFORMATION.**

Please note that when you are viewing grades in Synergy that a blank grade column for your child has no effect on their grade. If the space is blank your student may not have turned in that assignment due to absence or the teacher may not have entered grades for that assignment at that time. An “X” means that the student is exempt from an assignment at the discretion of the teacher.

CENTRAL TEXT: A Multicultural Reader Collection Two by Perfection Learning (in-class textbook)

Required Texts/Readings: It is HIGHLY recommended that you purchase all of these texts so you can annotate them.

· August Text: The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez

· September Text: Absolute True Diary by a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

· November Text: I am Malala by Malala Yousefzai

· December Text: A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge by Josh Neufeld

Possible Media:

· Smoke Signals

· Ordinary People

· This American Life” Life on the Rez” “America the Beautiful”

· Crash

· When the Levees Broke

· Various Ted Talks

· Spainglish

· Dive

NOTES:

Please remember that all material has been selected and approved for this particular course as a result of its thematic relevance and significance; however, modifications in the material are possible upon request as a result of reservations, concerns, or problems with its content.

As this is a college-level course, its mature themes, content, and theoretical nature are designed to develop critical thinking, writing, and thinking skills necessary in post-secondary educational institutions. Should you have a problem with a particular selection on this syllabus, please do not hesitate to discuss it with me. Your signature on this syllabus indicates permission for your student to read these texts and view these movies.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

OPEN MIND

2. Spiral-bound notebook for the Interactive Notebook component (I would suggest one that can easily hold 8x11 sheets of paper and has at least 150 pages.)

Blue or Black Pens/pencils
Required novels for class
Sticky Notes (if using a library book for annotations)
Report cover for final project
USB Drive

DONATION REQUEST: Due to limited funding this year, I am asking for donations for the classroom. Some items for your consideration:

· Copy Paper

· Hand Sanitizer

· Tissue

· Multicolored Markers

· Dry-Erase Markers

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

1. Come to class on time every day ready to participate, engage, and learn.

Be kind to one another. Listen to one another and me. We are a community.
Be respectful of individual cultural differences and opinions.
Participation in class discussion is essential.
Students are to bring appropriate materials to class every day.
Follow ALL school rules and policies (no food, no headphones, no electronic devices).

PARTICIPATION:

Class participation is an important component of this curriculum. Much can be learned from the exchange of ideas that occurs during class discussions. Frequent absences SERIOUSLY jeopardize your success in this class. The participation grade will be based on the degree of student involvement in the learning activities, including attention to and participation in written and oral exercises, class discussion, preparation for class, and homework. To reiterate: If you do not participate in formal class discussions, you will not receive a passing grade for that activity.

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY:

Attendance is ESSENTIAL to your success in this course. It is YOUR responsibility to come to school and “plug in” to the learning community. Being here does not mean simply filling the seat.

A student who is present and actively participates is more likely to be successful; however, if a student has an excused absence, he/she has the number of days absent plus one day to make up assigned work. If the student does not make up the work, a zero will be given for the missed work. All a student has to do is ASK, and I will be happy to designate a time for make-up work. Remember, that IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR AND TO MAKE UP ANY MISSED WORK! Please check the blog for all missed work.

If a student has an unexcused absence, all work will be assigned a zero in Synergy unless the absence becomes excused. Remember, that IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR AND TO MAKE UP ANY MISSED WORK! Please check the blog for all missed work.

Any student who misses class for OSS or ISS must turn in his/her work the day he/she returns to class. Students in OSS must have their work picked up in the main office.

LATE WORK POLICY:

Late work is frowned upon in an AP course, thus it is my expectation that you will turn in your work on time and with no excuses. Late work will be accepted upon completion, but will be subject to a lowering of the grade. Teacher discretion will govern whether or not you will be able to turn in late work or makeup work that is late for a reason other than absence if it becomes obvious that you are abusing policy.

All major assignments/projects will be penalized 10% each day late, up to nine consecutive days. Late class work and homework assignments only receive half credit the next class period.

TARDY POLICY:

To avoid being counted tardy, students must be seated and ready for class when the bell rings. School policy states that students may receive Saturday School, In-School Suspension, and Out-of-School Suspension for repeated tardies. Bottom line: BE ON TIME TO CLASS!

EXTRA HELP:

I am available for extra help before school from 7:30-8:10 and after school (Tuesday and Thursday) from 3:30-5:00. Mrs. Hathorn is available on Wednesday morning 7:30-7:55, and Tuesday/Thursday afternoon 3:30-5:00. If this time does not work for you, just let me know. I AM HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED.

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

As per the school’s policy, cell phones are not to be seen during the school day. Students will receive a discipline referral after one warning to put away any electronic device (unless the device is being used for instruction). Students are allowed to bring certain technologies to class (iPad, laptop, Kindle, etc.), but it should NOT interfere with the teaching or other’s learning. The first time I will give you a warning to put away the technology. After the initial warning, you will not be allowed to bring it to class again.

COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:

All work should be completed with care and reflect grade level insight. Illegible work and papers without the proper identification will receive a zero.
Student name, teacher name, class, and date should appear in the upper left-hand corner of all assignments per MLA style (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/)
All final draft essays should follow the standard MLA manuscript format for written composition. Major writing assignments should be typed. The Computer Lab (Room 907) and the media center computers are available before and after school for word processing.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Cheating is considered a serious matter. The parents of a student who has been involved in cheating will be notified and the student will receive a grade of zero for the test or evaluation period, and a grade of U in conduct.

For this course, cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:

Copying anyone's answers to questions, exercises, study guides, class work or homework assignments
Taking any information verbatim from any source, including the Internet, without giving proper credit to the author, or rearranging the order of words and/or changing some words as written by the author and claiming the work as his or her own, i.e., plagiarism.
Looking onto another student's paper during a test or quiz.
Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's permission.
Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected.

CLASSROOM BLOG:

Throughout the year, students are expected to use the classroom blog daily. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to check the blog and come prepared to the next class. All handouts and assignments will be posted daily to the blog.

My blog: http://pebblebrookhigh.

This blog was established to promote a learning and a writing community. With this blog, students will learn how to incorporate technology skills relevant to real-life applications. Students are expected to post their work as well as comment on each other’s work. Students need to be fully aware that this site is for educational purposes only and will be actively monitored by Ms. Coyle.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

I am looking forward to a GREAT semester of learning and fun. You have elected to take a demanding senior college-level class in the study of English Language Arts. My expectations of you are high because of your desire to achieve. Avoid procrastination and shortcuts as they will only hurt your chances of success. This course requires your diligence and attention. You will succeed as an individual according to the effort put into the course. Please see me with any concerns or issues.

SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Spring 2015

TEACHERS: Miss Antwih and Mrs. Hathorn

COURSE: Multi Cultural Literature

Student’s Acknowledgements:

I have read and I understand the academic integrity policy.
I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy.
I understand that it is my responsibility to get the required books for this class.
I understand that I need a binder and other materials for this class.
I understand that I need to keep up with my grade on Pinnacle.
I understand that I need to check the blog each night.

Student’s Name:_____________________________ Date:________________

(Please Print)

Student’s Signature:__________________________ Student’s Email___________________

Parent/Guardian’s Acknowledgements:

I have read and I understand the academic integrity policy.
I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy.
I give permission for my child to view the listed movies that are related to the curriculum of the class.
I give permission for my child to read the required texts noted in the syllabus.
I am willing to be contacted by e-mail, phone, and regular mail regarding my child’s progress.
I have access to the Internet and will access the classroom blog and the Pinnacle parent feature to check on my child’s progress.

Parent/Guardian’s Name:_____________________________ Date:________________

(Please Print)

Parent/Guardian’s Signature:__________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Email:________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Phone Number:_____________________ _____________________

(Home) (Work)

Any Comments:

English 9 Syllabus

Pebblebrook High School 2.0: Project-based; Problem Solved!

Department: English Spring Semester 2014: Meta Rome

EMAIL: meta.rome@cobbk12.org PHONE: 770-819-2521 ext. 1901

EMAIL: Sharon.Hathorn@cobbk12.org PHONE: 770-819-2521

CLASSROOM BLOG: http://mrsrome9thlit.blogspot.com/

CLASSROOM BLOG: http://hathorn4phs.blogspot.com/

SCHOOL WEBSITE: http://www.cobbk12.org/Pebblebrook/

PHS SCHOOL VISION: Empowering Students to Become Productive Members of a Global Community

PHS SCHOOL MISSION: Modeling and Developing Intellectual, Physical and Emotional Behaviors that Lead to Success for All

KEY ACTIONS:

· Increase the Graduation Rate

· Increase rigor and student engagement (Project-based learning environment)

· Increase community and parental involvement

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will compile studies from a variety of genres of literature, including the novel, poetry, drama, short stories, fiction, non-fiction, and epics. Students will be exposed to the rules of grammar, vocabulary, writing, and research. This is a honors level course and will be more rigorous than an on-level class.

KEY STANDARDS: Students will address a myriad of standards throughout the semester. A list of these standards can be found on the Georgia Department of Education website: https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Common%20Core%20Frameworks/CCGPS_ELA_9-10_Standards.pdf

GRADING POLICY: Reading …………………………………………..20%

Speaking/Listening ………………………………15%

Writing ……………………………..…………….25%

Language…………………………………………15%

EOCT……………………………………………..20%

Common Assessment……………………………...5%

GRADING SCALE:

A - 100-90%

B - 89-80%

C - 79-74%

D – 70-73%

F - 69-Below

SYNERGY ACCESS TO GRADES:

It is strongly encouraged that you keep your Synergy login information in a safe place and that you have access to the information when needed. Parents should contact the Main Office (770.819.2521) or Mr. John Chandler at ext. 099 in order to obtain their synergy password and access information.

Please note that when you are viewing grades in Synergy that a blank grade column for your child has no effect on their grade. If the space is blank, then your student may not have turned in that assignment due to absence or the teacher may not have entered grades for that assignment at that time. An “X” means that the student is exempt from an assignment at the discretion of the teacher.

TEXTBOOK/SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES:

Central Texts: Prentice Hall Literature, Language and Literacy Grade Nine.

Required/Supplemental/Parallel Texts for the Course:

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (the “No Fear Shakespeare” version)

**Other novels to be determined throughout the duration of the semester**

GENERAL INFORMATION:

During our time together you will be writing several different pieces working toward creating a portfolio of your writing to share with an authentic audience.

• Literary analysis writing

• Researched writing

• Expository writing

• Technical writing

• Persuasive writing

• Narrative writing

• Creative writing

INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS:

You will be creating and keeping up with an interactive notebook this semester, which is essentially a personalized textbook and interactive journal that allows you to store and process all class information in one place (a spiral notebook which you will be required to purchase). You will be required to supply your spiral notebook and some supplies, and the notebooks will be created, maintained, and stored in the classroom. Notebook checks will be frequent and may be announced or unannounced. They will account for a major portion of your grade in the writing and language categories. This is required for all Ninth Grade students in all content courses.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Spiral Notebook for the Interactive Notebook component.
College-ruled Notebook paper for assignments to be turned in outside of the Interactive Notebook
Pens and pencils
Colored pencils, markers, highlighters, or crayons (suggested)
Glue sticks (suggested)
Index cards (suggested)
Flash-drive (suggested)

DONATION REQUEST:

Kleenex

Hand sanitizer

Band-Aids

Printer Paper

Markers

Colored Pencils

Construction Paper

Notebook Paper

Pens/Pencils

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

My expectations for all students are as follows:

- Be respectful of everyone and everything in the classroom.

- Be present, be prepared, and be positive.

It is my expectation that this class is a place of business and learning. You are required to treat your teacher(s), peers, and materials with respect at all times. You are required to comply with school rules at all times. You are required to follow directions at all times and correct your behavior immediately if there is an issue. Consequences for failure to comply with these expectations may include a warning, student/teacher conference, detention, parent contact, and referral to administration.

FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION:

Students with no more than one excused absence may qualify to exempt one of their final exams. Students with a course average of 80 or higher may exempt one final exam of their choice. Students with a course average of 79 or below may request that ten percentage points be added to the final exam grade. Towards the end of the semester, students who qualify may submit an Exam Exemption Form to the classroom teacher of their choice. Teachers must verify that the student qualifies for the exemption.

PARTICIPATION:

Class participation is an important component of the Honors curriculum. Much can be learned from the exchange of ideas that occurs during class discussions. Frequent absences SERIOUSLY jeopardize your success in this class. The participation grade will be based on the degree of student involvement in the learning activities, including attention to and participation in written and oral exercises, class discussion, preparation for class, and homework. To reiterate: If you do not participate in formal class discussions, you will not receive a passing grade for that activity.

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE POLICY:

A student who is present and actively participates is most likely to be successful; however, if a student is absent, he/she has the number of days absent plus one day to make up assigned work. If the student does not make up the work, a zero will be given for the missed work. All a student has to do is ASK, and I will be happy to designate a time for make-up work when my assistance is needed.

If a student has an unexcused absence, all work will be assigned a zero in Synergy unless the absence becomes excused.

Remember that IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PICK UP AND TO MAKE UP ANY MISSED WORK! There will be a designated spot and system to pick up make-up work, which students will be aware of. Please check the blog to view more details about the day’s work.

Any student who misses class for OSS or ISS must turn in his/her work the day he/she returns to class. Students in OSS must have their work picked up in the main office.

This year Pebblebrook is offering attendance incentives, including the ability to opt out of one final exam. Please keep this in mind, as well as the fact that students who attend class do better overall!

LATE WORK POLICY:

Late work may not be eligible to earn full credit. All major assignments/projects will be penalized 10% each day late.

TARDY POLICY:

EXTRA HELP:

Morning Session: Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30-8:00 Hathorn 7:30-7:55 (Wednesday)

Afternoon Session: Tuesday Thursday 3:30-5:00 (by appointment) Hathorn 3:30-5:00 (Thursday)

I can also accommodate your schedule, but please let me know 1 week ahead of when you intend on coming for tutoring.

CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

As per the school’s policy, cell phones are not to be used during class time unless directed by the teacher for instructional purposes. Students will receive a discipline referral after one warning to put away any electronic device (unless the device is being used for instruction). Students are allowed to bring certain technologies to class (iPad, laptop, Kindle, etc.), but it should NOT interfere with the teaching or other’s learning.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Cheating is considered a serious matter. Any student who is involved in cheating/plagiarism will receive a grade of zero on the material, an unsatisfactory in conduct, and his/her parents will be notified.

For this course, cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:

Copying anyone's answers to questions, exercises, study guides, class work or homework assignments
Taking any information verbatim from any source, including the Internet, without giving proper credit to the author, or rearranging the order of words and/or changing some words as written by the author and claiming the work as his or her own, i.e., plagiarism.
Looking onto another student's paper during a test or quiz.
Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's permission.
Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected.

CLASSROOM BLOG:

Mrs. Rome blog: http://mrsrome9thlit.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Hathorn blog: http://hathorn4phs.blogspot.com/

FINAL THOUGHTS: This is going to be a great semester and I look forward to working with each one of you! Please contact me with any concerns, questions or comments!

SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

TEACHER:

COURSE: 9^th Literature and Composition

PARENTAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I understand the academic integrity policy as stated in this syllabus.
I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy.
I give my child permission to view the listed movies, and any other movies chosen by the teacher at or below a PG13 rating that are related to the curriculum of the class.
I give permission for my child to read the class readings noted in the syllabus, and on additional readings provided by the instructor at a future date.
I understand that my student is responsible for selecting his or her own sustained silent reading text.
I give my child permission to participate in the online blog.
I am willing to be contacted by e-mail, phone, and regular mail regarding my student’s progress.
I will contact my student’s teacher at any time regarding any concerns with the class curriculum or my student’s progress.
I have viewed the required materials for this class.

STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I understand the academic integrity police as stated in this syllabus.
I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy.
I will make an informed decision when selecting my sustained silent reading text.
I will participate in the online activities associated with the blog.
I will model mature behavior.
I will positively and actively participate in my education and take all make-up work responsibility upon myself to ensure my success in class.
I will bring all of the required materials to class (notebook, writing utensils, and other supplies needed).
I will contact my teacher at any time regarding any concerns or questions concerning the class curriculum or my personal progress in her class.

Student Name: __________________________________________________________________

PLEASE PRINT

__________________________________________________________

(Student Signature)