• 2021-2022

     

    Welcome to my classroom. I am truly looking forward to assisting my students in their personal growth and development of analytical skills which will carry them through a lifetime. I am always available by way of REMIND. The REMIND code for your student’s class is at the bottom of this page, please join my class right now so you don’t forget. It is the easiest way to reach me and the fastest way to receive an answer to any question you may have. Please feel free to communicate with me! :) 

     

    ENGLISH 3 EXPECTATIONS AND SUPPLIES

    TARDINESS IS DISRESPECTFUL-BE ON TIME FOR CLASS EVERY DAY!

    CELL PHONES MUST BE PUT AWAY BEFORE ENTERING THE CLASS

    First offense: phone sits on my desk until the end of class (valid only for the first 4 weeks). After that, the phone stays on my desk until the end of the day or is kept in the Dean’s office until the end of the day. 

    THINGS STUDENTS NEED EVERY DAY:

     

    •  CHARGED Chromebook- We use computers almost every day. It is your responsibility to be sure yours is WITH YOU AND CHARGED. (subject to change depending on Chromebook distribution)
    • A dedicated English notebook and binder- Although we don’t take notes all the time, we need to be prepared to write down important information.  
    • Textbook-MyPerspectives grade level textbook
    • Earbuds that plug into your computer. Used frequently!
    • PEN OR PENCIL & COLORS we will be using art English
    • HIGHLIGHTERS (more than 1 color is best)
    • Tissues-I do not supply tissues
    • A positive attitude!!

     

    NO EATING/DRINKING IS ALLOWED IN MY CLASSROOM

    Students have 5 minutes between classes to eat or drink

    ASSIGNMENT TURN IN POLICY

    *IF YOU ARE IN CLASS-ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TURNED IN BY THE DUE DATE. Extra time does NOT mean 2 days unless previously agreed, it means work on it at home and turn it in by the next class.

    ABSENCE MAKE-UP POLICY

    All assignments and instructions are located online. If my instructions are not clear TEXT ME ON REMIND. 

    Per the district policy- an unexcused absence will have 2 days to turn in work or make up a test without a late penalty. An Eab or MedEX will have more time depending on the length of absence (A day or two, not weeks).

    1 day late -10%

    2 days late-20%

    3 days late-30%

    4 days late-50%

    5 or more days late NO CREDIT

    NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED!!

    Let me know if you have any questions. Ms. Orndorff H215

    Jeannine.Orndorff@yourcharlotteschools.net

    941-575-5450 X7127

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  • English IV College Preparatory Course Syllabus

    Teacher Ms. Jeannine Orndorff

    H215 Jeannine.Orndorff@yourcharlotteschools.net

     

    This course covers, but is not limited to, British and American Literature. Students will read past and contemporary works including short stories, epics, plays, poetry, current events, and historical events. Students will implement and improve the following skills: note-taking, vocabulary, short essay writing, research, collaboration, and assessment preparation. Readings are subject to change.

     

    Semester 1

    Class novel = TBD

    Unit 1 = Forging a Hero: Warriors and Leaders

    Beowulf

    Vocabulary Power Lessons and assessments-every quarter

    Grammar Lessons

    Argumentative Essay

    Unit 2 = Reflecting on Society

    Chaucer

    Tuchman

    Woolf

    Kincaid

    Walcott and more

    Expository Essay

    Unit 3 = Facing the Future, Confronting the Past: The Trap of Time

    Macbeth

    Shakespeare

    Spenser

    Brooks

    Shelley and more

    Argumentative Essay 

    Semester 2

    Class novel TBS

    Unit 4 = Seeing Things New: A turbulent Age

    John Donne

    Jonathan Swift

    Andre Marvell

    John Gay

    James Joyce

    Personal Essay

    Unit 5 = Discovering the Self: Individual, Nature, and Society

    Wordsworth

    Keats

    Shelley

    Lord Byron

    Virginia Woolf

    Students will write a short story

    Unit 6 = Finding Home: Nation, Exile, Dominion

    Levy

    Orwell

    Burton

    Kipling

    Expository Essay 

    All units are subject to additions and/or changes depending on the needs of our classroom.