Mr. Fox, Rm.E208 Syllabus, Summer 200
Welcome to Summer School English. I hope we can accomplish many things with our short time together. We will be focusing on basic skills such as vocabulary acquisition and grammar rules in creative ways. Also, we will spend a significant amount of time reading and writing independently. Additionally, we will focus on texts as a class exploring themes around destiny, justice, and redemption in Stephen King’s novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.
TEXTS
Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.(featured in the book Different Seasons) by Stephen King
BE PREPARED – bring your gear every day
Binder or spiral bound notebook with dividers (the binder will stay in class)
Independent Reading Book
Pencils, pens, etc.
SCHOOL RULES ARE MY RULES
Students will not receive credit for the class if:
- they are absent for any more time than two full school days (8 ½ hours)
- have more than five tardies (tardies will be assessed at the bell if students are not in their assigned seat and engaged in Bellwork posted on the board, usually Independent Reading)
No food, gum, or drink in class. No grooming either (Mr. Fox will tell you if you need to gussy up).
LISTEN to others – listening silently is not just a virtue, it is an educational standard.
Follow directions the first time. If you have problems with my directions, we can discuss them after class.
Please note: At times, you may become frustrated during class – Still, follow directions –WE CAN DISCUSS ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING AFTER CLASS
Students can expect the following consequences if they violate school or class rules:
GRADING
Reading 30% (read silently every day, complete a 350 page book, share a book report with the class, etc.) Classwork - Vocab/Grammar/Journals 30% (I will periodically to a notebook check)
Class Projects 30% (essays, homework, etc.)
Citizenship 10% (following directions the first time, being on time, helping in class)
CONTACT INFO: craig.fox@sduhsd.net - school ph# (858) 350-0253 x4168 (call ½ hr. before/after class)
CHECK HOMEWORK @ - http://teachers.sduhsd.net/cfox/SummerSchool.htm (Parents! Please don’t ask your child if they’ve done their homework! They’ll say, ‘Yea…” Ask to see the assignments you find at this website! If you lose the address, I’ll have a link at my website at the official Canyon Crest Academy site. Updated every p.m.)
PARENTS!!! Please write me any notes you would like on the back of this form. I would be happy to meet with you in person, email, or talk on the phone. Please sign at the bottom and have your child return the form tomorrow. Thank you and have a great summer!!!
Summer School Calendar
June 22 |
June 23 |
June 24 |
June 25 |
June 26 |
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Introductions Preparation for Independent Reading - Book Report (presentations begin the end of Week Two) Shawshank Vocab List #1 and Create Your own Sentences Activity (first identify the vocab work in the sentence; then write your own sentence using that word)
Read selections from The Book of Job - King James Version Judging a book by its cover Create your own Autobiography Book Cover - see Homework below for assignment and examples |
CW Judging a book by its cover - Book Dating - two rounds - six dates
Personal Narrative - listen to 'Squirrel Cop' from This American Life - brainstorm ideas for paper
Begin "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" from Different Seasons by Stephen King Write down a descriptive quote from the passage and draw the image that it evokes. Pix+Quote Examples - click here. |
CW First day of SSR at the beginning of class and after the break
Description Activity - to put in Writing Section of Notebook Personal Narrative - drafting - day one
Job Vocab List - copy down - test Friday The Book of Job - read text and discuss Begin writing modern version of Job scripts tomorrow - Job Performance Rubric
Continue "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" |
CW Dialogue exercise - put in Writing Activities section of Notebook Personal Narrative - drafting - day two - complete draft due tomorrow.
'Show don't Tell' writing exercise
Dialogue
Write a scene from a skit based on The Book of Job - you'll perform with your group tomorrow |
CW Personal Narrative - draft due for peer review
Job Vocab List- test
The Book of Job - you'll perform with your group tomorrow - Job Performance Rubric - make sure you bring enough copies of the script for everyone
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HW * Return Syllabus * Purchase/Bring spiral bound notebook or binder with paper (either should have dividers) * Bring a book for SSR or to share with the class * For Extra Credit buy/borrow a copy of Different Seasons by Stephen King * Make an autobiography book cover - due Wednesday Include elements of a good book cover: 1) Title and Font 2) Cover Art 3) Quotes 4) Summary 5) About the Author 6) Expert Recommendations These will go on my wall! Neatness counts! |
HW Shawshank Vocab List #1 - test tomorrow * Make an autobiography book cover - due Wednesday * Bring a book for SSR * For Extra Credit buy/borrow a copy of Different Seasons by Stephen King * Return Syllabus * Purchase/Bring spiral bound notebook or binder with paper (either should have dividers)
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HW * Did you bring all your supplies? I'm checking for the notebook tomorrow... |
HW Personal Narrative - draft due for peer review in class tomorrow
The Book of Job - you'll perform with your group tomorrow
Job Vocab List test tomorrow - make flash cards if you'd like for three points up to 100% on the test. |
HW Personal Narrative - polish the essay and turn it in on Monday or Tuesday Personal Narrative Rubric |
June 29 |
June 30 |
July 1 |
July 2 |
July 3 |
CW 'I am a Quitter' Vocab List and Create Your Own Sentences activity.
Paragraph Construction for your Narrative Essay - take notes in your Writing Activities
Narrative Drafting time - Polished Narrative due tomorrow. Personal Narrative Rubric
CEE Evidence Block paragraph structure - takes notes and write a paragraph arguing one reason we should go on a nature hike.
Begin Punctuation Activities - first section and activity.
Continue with 'Shawshank'
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CW Turn in and share Personal Narratives.
Read 'I am a Quitter' Break down arguments in article - what are some of his claims? what is his evidence for each claim? CEE Evidence Block paragraph structure - takes notes and write a paragraph arguing two reasons we should watch 'Will and Grace'.
Continue with 'Shawshank'
Punctuation Activities - second section and activity. |
CW 'I am a Quitter' cartoons - test tomorrow
Continue with 'Shawshank'
Write draft of 'I am a Quitter' body paragraphs
Discuss Intro and Conclusion paragraphs |
CW Continue with 'Shawshank' Clips from film.
Work with partner to finish 'I am a Quitter' essay. I want two identical copies made. I'll read one and give the grade to both partners.
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HW Polished Narrative due tomorrow. Personal Narrative Rubric |
HW Check grades online |
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July 6 |
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July 9 |
July 10 |
CW Continue with 'Shawshank' and movie clips - 2x Begin sharing Book Reports
Shawshank Vocab List #2 - copy down list and create your own sentences based on the words you identify in the activity.
Greg's 'I am a Quitter' essay example
'This I Believe' examples - we'll write one from Andy's perspective and one from your own later in the week. |
CW Continue with 'Shawshank' and movie clips - 2x Continue sharing Book Reports
Shawshank Vocab List #2 - create a story using each one of the words - no more than one word per sentence.
'This I Believe' examples - and prewriting.
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CW Continue with 'Shawshank' and movie clips - 2x Continue sharing Book Reports
Shawshank Vocab List #2 - test
'This I Believe' Essay Rubric - prewriting
Quotation Punctuation Exercise
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CW Using Quotations Effectively - take notes in Grammar Section
Continue sharing Book Reports
'This I Believe' Essay Rubric - write two essays one from your perspective and one from Andy's. If you want to work with a partner, you may have two identical copies of the essay about Andy's belief, but you'll write your own about your own belief. |
CW Continue sharing Book Reports
'This I Believe' Essay Rubric - write two essays one from your perspective and one from Andy's. If you want to work with a partner, you may have two identical copies of the essay about Andy's belief, but you'll write your own about your own belief. |
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HW Check your grade. Did you turn in your 'This I Believe' essays? Did you leave your notebook for Mr. Fox to grade? |
HW Have a nice rest of your summer!!! |
OLD CALENDARS
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ClassWork - Introductions Preparation for Independent Reading - Book Report (presentations begin the end of Week Two)
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HW - * Return Syllabus * Purchase/Bring spiral bound notebook or binder with paper (either should have dividers) * Bring a book for SSR or to share with the class * For Extra Credit buy/borrow a copy of Different Seasons by Stephen King
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Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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June 26 |
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June 28 |
June 29 |
CW - Share Autobiography Book Covers Share Favorite Books Discuss our fate and 'the box' from 'Escape the Box' on This American Life Book Dating Personal Narrative - listen to 'Squirrel Cop' from This American Life Begin 'The Body' from Stephen King's Different Seasons |
CW Vocab List One Activity Draw a favorite image from the beginning of 'The Body' Discuss our fate and 'the box' from 'Kids as Adults' on This American Life Writing with detail activity Grammar Lesson 1.1 |
CW Vocab Test #1 'Show don't Tell' writing exercise Draft Personal Narrative Grammar Lesson 1.2 Read 'The Body' through Chapter 6 |
CW Peer review of Personal Narrrative Vocab activites Grammar Lesson 1.3
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CW Vocab Test on List Two
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HW * Make an autobiography book cover - due Tuesday Include elements of a good book cover: 1) Title and Font 2) Cover Art 3) Quotes 4) Summary 5) About the Author 6) Expert Recommendations These will go on my wall! Neatness counts! Create a vocab review sheet (fill in the blank, cartoons, crossword, etc.) for Vocab List One Study Vocab List One for quiz tomorrow |
HW Begin Personal Narrative (click on link for assignment sheet) -- Polished draft due Thursday -- Final draft due Friday ** See Personal Narrative Rubric |
HW Bring polished draft of Personal Narrative tomorrow for peer reveiw |
HW Finish Personal Narrative - Click here for rubric |
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Return Class Update Form signed by your parents |
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HW Complete Book Report Remember, your 350 page Independent Reading goal. Take time at home to achieve that goal. |
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Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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July 13 |
CW Assign Partner Lit Response Essay - Due Friday Begin Mission Statements - Due Thursday
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CW Vocab Quiz on List Three |
CW Continue to work on pair essay - due Friday. |
CW Present Mission Statements |
CW Vocab Final Lists One through Three Pair essays due |
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HW Work on Mission Statements - due Thursday (see attachment) STANDARDS (5 pts. each) - 1 to 2 pages - Neat (artistically rendered perferred) - Include elements of both personal vision (specifics you see in your future) and a general mission (which includes values you would like to embody regardless of what you eventually do). You can see samples of both in your packet. Each elements is 5 pts. - Thoughtful |
HW Finish Mission Statements (see yesterday's info for rubric)
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HW Study for Vocab Final (if you make flash cards, I will add on up to five points to your test grade - not to exceed 100%)
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HW Are you kidding me???
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ClassWork - Introductions Preparation for Independent Reading - Book Report (presentations begin the end of Week Two)
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HW - * Return Syllabus * Purchase/Bring spiral bound notebook or binder with paper (either should have dividers) * Bring a book for SSR or to share with the class * For Extra Credit buy/borrow a copy of Different Seasons by Stephen King
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June 27 |
June 28 |
June 29 |
June 30 |
CW - Share Autobiography Book Covers Share Favorite Books
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CW Vocab Test #1 Swap Vocab Review Sheets and... Vocab List One Quiz
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CW Peer review of Personal Narrrative |
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Vocab Test on List Two |
HW * Make an autobiography book cover - due Tuesday Include elements of a good book cover: 1) Title and Font 2) Cover Art 3) Quotes 4) Summary 5) About the Author 6) Expert Recommendations These will go on my wall! Neatness counts! Create a vocab review sheet (fill in the blank, cartoons, crossword, etc.) for Vocab List One Study Vocab List One for quiz tomorrow |
HW Begin Personal Narrative (click on link for assignment sheet) -- Polished draft due Thursday -- Final draft due Friday ** See Personal Narrative Rubric |
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HW Bring polished draft of Personal Narrative tomorrow for peer reveiw Create Vocab Game for List Two
Finish Personal Narrative - Click here for rubric |
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Return Class Update Form signed by your parents |
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INDEPENDENCE DAY VACATION!!! |
INDEPENDENCE DAY VACATION!!!
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INDEPENDENCE DAY VACATION!!! |
INDEPENDENCE DAY VACATION!!! |
HW Begin Book Report Remember, your 350 page Independent Reading goal. Take time at home to achieve that goal. |
HW Prepare for in-class essay (prompt) |
HW Complete Book Report Remember, your 350 page Independent Reading goal. Take time at home to achieve that goal. |
July 10 |
July 11 |
July 12 |
July 13 |
July 14 |
CW Assign Partner Lit Response Essay - Due Friday Begin Mission Statements - Due Thursday
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CW Vocab Quiz on List Three |
CW Continue to work on pair essay - due Friday. |
CW Present Mission Statements |
CW Vocab Final Lists One through Three Pair essays due |
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HW Work on Mission Statements - due Thursday (see attachment) STANDARDS (5 pts. each) - 1 to 2 pages - Neat (artistically rendered perferred) - Include elements of both personal vision (specifics you see in your future) and a general mission (which includes values you would like to embody regardless of what you eventually do). You can see samples of both in your packet. Each elements is 5 pts. - Thoughtful |
HW Finish Mission Statements (see yesterday's info for rubric)
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HW Study for Vocab Final (if you make flash cards, I will add on up to five points to your test grade - not to exceed 100%)
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HW Are you kidding me???
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Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Preparation for Independent Reading - Book Report (presentations begin the end of Week Two) |
CW - Read from Job
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CW - Narrative Skills |
CW - Share Vocab Activities. Vocabulary List One Quiz. |
CW Personal Narrative Peer Review |
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* Make an autobiography book cover - due Wednesday (for those previously in my class, you can make another art project based upon your SSR book, if you prefer) Include elements of a good book cover: 1) Title and Font 2) Cover Art 3) Quotes 4) Summary 5) About the Author 6) Expert Recommendations These will go on my wall! Neatness counts! * Return Syllabus * Purchase/Bring spiral bound notebook or binder with paper (either should have dividers) * Bring book for SSR * For Extra Credit buy/borrow a copy of Different Seasons by Stephen King |
HW Personal Narrative Draft due Friday - Final draft due Monday. You can either bring the essay to class for Ms. Trown to grade or email to Mr. Fox at craig.fox@sduhsd.net. Autobiography Book Cover (or related project for those in the class last term). See Monday for instructions.
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HW Create a Vocabulary Activity for Vocabulary List One. |
HW Personal Narrative Draft due Friday - Final draft due Monday. You can either bring the essay to class for Ms. Trown to grade or email to Mr. Fox at craig.fox@sduhsd.net. |
HW Personal Narrative due Monday. You can either bring the essay to class for Ms. Trown to grade or email to Mr. Fox at craig.fox@sduhsd.net. |
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