STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR

ENGLISH I HONORS/WORLD HISTORY HONORS

(January 2003)

 

While The CAVE's program is presented in an integrated format, it is to be understood that students are responsible for all assignments in both courses and will receive separate, final grades in both English I Honors and World History Honors.

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 CLASS ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION:

Students will be expected to be ontime and attend all classes, and participation in all activities is expected. All work missed during unexcused absences will receive zero credit.

Each student is responsible for all material presented in class, including announcements and class procedures, and must make arrangements for retrieving this information when absent.

It is highly recommended that students subscribe to The CAVE’s email list service. This service is open to all of The CAVE’s current ninth grade students. Please note that the list is for discussion of information relating to The CAVE’s courses only. Inappropriate use of the email list will result in immediate removal from the list, parental notification, and possible referral to Blanche Ely High School’s administration for further disciplinary action.

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 REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Each student must have the following materials in class daily:

A. white, lined, loose-leaf paper,

B. black/blue pens (two minimum),

C. Number 2 lead pencils (two minimum),

D. notebook(s), and

E. textbooks (as required).

    For World History Honors, each student will be required to maintain a notebook of all related class materials. All materials in the student's notebook will be securely fastened into the notebook, maintained in chronological order and written in ink.

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 STUDENT WORK:
All work is due on the specified date at the beginning of the class period. No assignment will be accepted after that date and will be recorded as zero credit.

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 ESSAYS AND TESTS
If a student is absent, he or she will make arrangements to complete missing work on the first day of his or her return. All tests and essays will be announced at least three class days in advance, and students shall be prepared to complete them on time.

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 RENAISSANCE FAIRE:

Each student will create and play a character in the Renaissance Faire. Portrayal of this character will include, but not be limited to, speaking and writing the proper language, preparing a suitable costume and appropriate props as well as constructing a setting within which the character will exist. Participation in the faire will constitute 80% of the student’s final exam grade for both courses.

    A six to ten page, typed, MLA-formatted research paper will accompany the Renaissance Faire project and constitute 20% of the student's grade for the marking period. The student must submit two copies of the paper in order to receive credit in both English and history.

    IMPORTANT: All projects are to be fully assembled in The CAVE by 6:00 PM on the announced due date. One half of the class will be due on the Tuesday before the Faire and the other half of the class will be due on the Wednesday before the Faire. Any student whose completed project is not in the classroom by the aforementioned time will receive a failing grade for the project. The student should still participate in the Faire so long as he or she is in full costume and has his or her appropriate props.

 

ENGLISH I STANDARDS.

Course Description and Goals: This course introduces students to the litrature of ancient Greece, early modern English, Elizabethan English and modern English. The primary goal is to align World History and English, so students can better understand the world in which they live. As communication is vital to success in the 21st century. The secondary goal of the course is to build both grammar and vocabulary skills. Lastly, students will learn the skills necessary to succeed on both the FCAT and Florida Writes.

Course Requirements and Grading: Constant attendance is crucial to success in this course. Students will be given a weekly test on vocabulary. If a student is absent, he/she should ask another student what assignments were handed out, collected and completed while he/she was absent. Then the student must see the teacher after class to hand in work or obtain make-up work. Obtaining make-up work is the responsibility of the student. The vocabulary words for the term are posted on the class website (thecaveonline.com). Students are required to have a 3-ring binder, paper, two #2 pencils, two pens and a journal (the journal may be a spiral notebook). Students will receive a weekly grade for their journal entries. In addition, students will receive a classwork grade. Students will have a unit test at the end of every literature section. All grades are non-negotiable; students may not ask for to adjustments to their grades. Extra credit is NOT given. Students are given an ample amount of classwork and will not need any "extra" assignments. If a student arrives late and unexcused, he/she will be issued a half-hour detention for the first offense and an hour detention for each additional unexcused tardy.

Tentative Syllabus

Ancient Literature

Genesis

1-3 The Creation and the Fall

6-9 The Story of the Flood

Egyption Poetry

Ancient Greece

Antigone, Sophocles

The Iliad, Homer

The Odyssey, Homer

Middle English

The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer

The General Prologue

The Millers Tale

The Knight's Tale

Early Modern English (Elizabethan English)

Introduction of Elizabethan vocabulary

Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare

About the Author

Twelth Night, Shakespeare

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare

Research Paper, Renaissance Faire

Modern English

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee

Note: Grammar, vocabulary and essay skills will be worked on daily

HISTORY STANDARDS

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1. Students should expect a history quiz 2-3 times weekly. Each quiz will cover work done the previous 1 to 2 days. If a student is absent (excused) there will be no need to make up the quiz. If the absence is unexcusesd a zero will be recorded. Quizes will begin when the class period starts. Late students will miss those questions for which they are not in attendance.

2. The number of questions will vary depending upon the particular work covered on the previous days.

3. Each quiz will have a weighted value of 1.

4. The point value for each question will vary depending on the number of questions given. Each quiz will be worth 100 total points. (Example: 10 questions on the quiz -- each question is worth 10 points; 5 questions on the quiz -- each question is worth 20 points)

5. Quizzes must be written in ink, have a one inch margin on all sides, use the front side of the page only and have a proper heading in order to be graded.

6. All answers must appear in complete sentences unless a list isspecifically requested.

7. A full and complete answer must be provided in order to receive credit.

TESTS

1. Each test will cover the work of the current unit. Length of unit will vary from 1 week to as much as 3 by the end of the course.

2. The number of questions will vary depending upon the length of the unit.

3. The test will be comprised of two types of questions, multiple choice and essay.

4. Each unit test will have a weighted value of 3.

5. The written portion of each test must be done in ink to be scored.

(students should have both pen and pencil for all unit tests so that scantron cards may be used)

6. Each multiple choice question will be worth one point.

7. The point value for each essay question will be included with the questions and may vary depending upon scope of the question.

8. See section below on scoring for individual essays.

9. The total points from the multiple choice section and the essays will constitute the student’s raw score.

10. A student’s final score will be his or her percentage of the second highest score in the class with no single student's score to exceed 100%.

ESSAYS

1. Essays given as part of unit tests will only be weighted as part of the total test.

2. Essays must be written in either blue or black ink.

3. Essays which stand alone will carry a weighted value of 2.

4. A scoring rubric for each essay is as follows:

 

 

ENGLISH

 WORLD HISTORY
Introduction 10% 15%
a. must contain at least five sentences    
b. must define the terms of the question    
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must have a thesis statement which fully answers

question asked and which breaks the answer

into categories to be discussed in the body

    
Body 60% 60%
a. must be at least two paragraphs in length    
b. each paragraph must contain at least five sentences    
c. each paragraph must have a topic sentence which links to the thesis statement    
d. each paragraph must contain factual evidence and must use that evidence appropriately to answer one category of the thesis statement    
e. 75% of the points earned in the body of the essay will come from the student’s application, interpretation and identification of factual information which is pertinent to the question being asked    
Conclusion 10% 15%
a. must contain at least five sentences    
b. must contain a topic sentence which connects to the thesis statement    
c. must reiterate, not repeat, the information found in the body of the essay and clearly demonstrate how it applies to both the thesis and the question    
Grammar and Spelling 20% 10%
a. the student must spell all words supplies in the question correctly    
b. spelling throughout the essay must be adequate    
c. proper use of English grammar rules will be expected to achieve credit    

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PROJECTS

(The Broward county School Board defines Honors Students as those who are innovative and creative and who work at a academic level above the average student. the assignments in this section are designed to allow the student to demonstrate these qualities. the creativeness and the quality of the work is the major determining factor in achieving a successful grade)

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STONE AGE TOOL


Each student will construct a stone age tool to meet the following criteria.

1. The tool will be due at the beginning of the class period on the date announced.
2. The tool will carry a graded weighted value of 2.
3. The tool will be made entirely of materials found or gathered by the student. Nothing may be purchased.
4. No modern tools may be used to construct the stone age tool (i.e. hammers, saws, pliers, etc.).
5. Only materials available to stone age man may be used in completing this project.
6. The tool must withstand "field testing." The completed tool will be "used" to perform its natural task and should not break while it is being used.
7. The tool will be accompanied by a one page written report which will be scored by essay standards.
The written report will be scored by the English instructor and will require that the following standards are met:
A. The report will be 1 single, full type written page and will be double spaced.
B. The page will follow proper MLA format which will include one inch margins on all four sides with a font size not to exceed 10-12 points. Not script or "fancy" type fonts are to be used.
C. The paper will include a Works Cited page done in proper MLA format.
D. The paper will include at least 2 internal citations done in MLA format.
8. Any student who elects to make a hammer/axe type tool will not earn a grade higher than a C and then only if the tool passes the field test.
9. Scoring:
 a. originality  20%
 b. craftmanship  30%
 c. field test  50%
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RENAISSANCE SIGN/

RESEARCH SUMMARY #1


The objective of these assignments is to have the student construct a historically accurate sign or banner which clearly identifies the student's Renaissance character by trade, profession or family. These signs or banners should be suitable for display on Faire day. Additionally, these projects will provide practice for the final research paper.

Sign Specifications
In addition to meeting the requirements detailed above the sign or banner shall adhere to the following:
1. must be clean, neat and complete
2. must range in size from 14" x 22" minimum to 28" x 22" maximum
3. must contain a minimum of three colors
4. must contain no words or letters
5. may be three dimensional
6. must NOT be made from any corrugated (brown cardboard) material
7. must not feature the use of Scotch tape or (or equivalent)
8. must have finished edges on all materials other than paper
9. must be suitable for and able to be hung
10. the sign or banner shall be clearly viewed and recognizable from a distance of 20 feet.


Each of the above items will constitute 10% of the student's grade for this portion of the assignment.

This project will carry a weighted value of 1.

RENAISSANCE SIGN/

RESEARCH SUMMARY #2

The second sign will have the same requirements as the first and will allow the student to improve on his or her original. The completed product will be the actual sign displayed on Faire day. The second research summary will provide students with the opportunity to add quotations and source documentation.

The second project will carry a weighted value of 3.



RENAISSANCE PROJECT


Objective: To provide each student with the opportunity to experience what life was like in a past age.
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Each student will create and play a character in the Renaissance Faire. Portrayal of this character will include, but not be limited to, speaking and writing the proper language, preparing a suitable costume and appropriate props as well as constructing a setting within which the character will exist. Refer to the following rubric for further details.
A six to ten page, typed, MLA-formatted research paper will accompany this activity and be included in the student's quarter grade. The student must submit two copies of the paper in order to receive credit in both English and history.


1. Suggestions for costumes, building and implements may be found on The CAVE's web site
2. On a date to be determined (approximately one week before the actual Faire) each student will present all of his implements for grading. The number and type of implements will vary depending on the role being played. A single grade will be given based on the following criteria:
 a. craftsmanship  20%
 b. appearance  30%
 c. durability and use  20%
 d. historical accuracy and research  30%
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3. On the day before the actual Faire each student will set up and display their dwelling or setting. Each student will be graded on their dwelling based on the following criteria:
 a. craftsmanship  25%
 b. appearance  25%
 c. durability and use  25%
 d. historical accuracy and research  25%
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4. Students will prepare a two-three minute oral presentation, demonstrating their proficiency in Elizabethan English and knowledge of their trade or role. The presentation will occur 2-3 days prior to the actual Faire. On a date to be determined (approximately one week before the actual Faire) students must submit a complete script of the presentation for examination by the instructor. This assignment will be scored as follows:
 a. knowledge of material  33.3%
 b. presentation  33.3%
 c. vocaulary  33.3%


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RENAISSANCE FAIRE


The Renaissance Faire will take place on a Thursday at the end of the second semester. In order to earn a grade the student will be responsible for setting up, taking down and disposing of all parts of his or her display. The five-hour Renaissance Faire will serve as a culmination of the semester's work and will constitute up to 50% of the student's semester grade. After the Faire, each student will write an essay, in diary format, which will explain his or her character's impression of life on the day of the Faire. This essay will comprise the remaining 40% of the exam grade. In order to earn a grade, each student will be required to "live" the life of his or her Renaissance character in every respect. This will include, but not be limited to:
 a. wearing appropriate dress  25%
 b. speaking Elizabethan English  25%
 c. being an active participant in village life  25%
 d. demonstrating his or her craft or trade and correctly using the necessary implements  25%


 

RESEARCH PAPER SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGLISH

Unless otherwise noted, the writer should refer to The CAVE's WWW site, class notes, hand-outs, and/or the MLA Handbook for detailed instructions.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A PASSING GRADE ON THE RESEARCH PAPER:
1. The paper must be a minimum of 6, double spaced typed text pages in a font not to exceed 10-12 points with a one inch margin.
2. The paper must contain a Works Cited page in MLA format with a minimum of 10 different sources.
3. The paper must contain at least two internal citations for at least ten sources found onthe Works Cited page. This means that at least 20 total citations must appear in the paper in MLA format.
4. A MLA style title page will be attached to the paper.
5. Two (2) copies of the paper shall be turned in (one for the English teacher and one forthe History teacher)

Document Layout
a. Title page
b. Pages
1. Typed (font size = 10 minimum to 12 maximum {no script fonts})
2. Double-spaced
c. Margins
d. Page Numbering
e. Paragraph Indentation
  Semi-block indentation style shall be used.

Internal Citation
a. Format
b. Support

Each source listed on the Works Cited page, must be cited at least twice within the research paper.
Works Cited Page
a. Format
b. Sources
Grammar and Spelling



HISTORY

 

Unless otherwise noted, the writer should refer to The CAVE's WWW site, class notes, hand-outs, and/or the MLA Handbook for detailed instructions.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A PASSING GRADE ON THE RESEARCH PAPER:
1. The paper must be a minimum of 6, double spaced typed text pages in a font not to exceed 10-12 points with a one inch margin.
2. The paper must contain a Works Cited page in MLA format with a minimum of 10 different sources.
3. The paper must contain at least two internal citations for at least ten sources found onthe Works Cited page. This means that at least 20 total citations must appear in the paper in MLA format.
4. A MLA style title page will be attached to the paper.
5. Two (2) copies of the paper shall be turned in (one for the English teacher and one forthe History teacher)
 
The research paper shall be written onthe topic approved by the History instructor. Students shall not substitute their own topic.

Introduction:
a. must define the topic of the paper and place it in its proper historical setting.
b. must have a thesis statement which fully explains the scope of the paper and which divides the paper into categories to be discussed in the body.
Body:
a. must contain at least one paragraph which fully and clearly
develops each category presented in the introduction.
b. each paragraph must contain at least 5 sentences.
c. each paragraph must have a topic sentence which links to the thesis statement.
d. each paragraph must contain appropriate, documented, factual evidence which fully and clearly develops the category described by the topic sentence.
e. students are encouraged to present their own opinions and conclusions so long as these are supported with documented evidence and follow a clear line of logic.
f. Half of the points earned in the body of the research paper will come from the student's application, interpretation and development of factual information which is pertinent to the topic of the paper.
Conclusion:
a. must contain at least 5 sentences.
b. must contain a topic sentence which connects to the thesis statement.
c. must reiterate, not repeat, the conclusions found in the body of the paper and clearly demonstrate how they apply to the thesis.



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