Title: D6_syllabus_template.docx
Author: Kristen Sullivan

English 3 & Economics
Junior Humanities

TERM
LOCATION
INSTRUCTOR

2019-2020
Room 19
Kristen Sullivan
Kristen.sullivan@district6.org

DESCRIPTION | This course uses economics as a guide to explore writing, reading, personal finance, technology, current events, and much more. Students will earn two English III and one Econ/ Gov credit through this class.

OBJECTIVES

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.10
By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.D
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2
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.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1.B
Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1.C
Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1.D
Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

MATERIALS NEEDED

Come to class prepared. You always need your book, notebook, folder, pens, and a pencil. The supplies you’ll need to purchase for this class include:
•	One notebook (to be used for this course only)
•	A folder or section of a binder
•	Pens/pencils

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Once you get to class and the bell rings, complete the journal entry for the day on a Google doc. The first 10-15 minutes of class will involve journaling and sharing. 
Use your time wisely! If you finish a task, work on outstanding assignments, review for quizzes and tests, read a book, do missing work for this class or others, etc. 
Be respectful of the teacher, each other, yourself, subs, etc. This means treat everyone with a positive attitude. Use appropriate language. Do not complain about homework. Consider all opinions before judging them. Do not make fun of others as they read or share their writings—the classroom should have a comfortable, open atmosphere, and this can only be achieved through respect.
You can have a drink in a bottle or cup with a lid in class. Food is allowed as long as it does not result in a mess, keep you from completing work, or distract students. 
Recycle when appropriate. 
No cell phones or iPods are to be used once the bell rings unless students are asked to use their devices as part of a classroom activity. If you are using one, it will be confiscated until the end of the period the first time. If you are caught with it again, the device will be confiscated and brought to the office. 
You are welcome to leave the room when necessary, with a few restrictions. 
•	You must ask me and get permission before you leave. Do not ask during a lecture or class discussion. You can basically go when you have time to work on an assignment.
•	Only one person can leave the room at a time.
•	Take the hall pass with you when you are excused to leave the room.

Make appointments for the health center before school or at lunch. The only time you may leave the room to visit the health center is in the case of an emergency.

ASSIGNMENTS

Work: Work is to be turned in on time. Any assignment that you are caught cheating on is a zero for everyone involved—no exceptions. Cheating includes copying another student’s work, turning in work completed by someone else, submitting work that has already been turned in for another class, or plagiarizing. Plagiarism involves claiming someone else’s creative work as your own. This class uses a standard grading scale: A 90-100, B 80-89, C 70-79, D 60-69, F 0-59.

Focus Areas: Students will have several focus areas each trimester to master. These are topics students must have a basic knowledge in to grasp the content of this course. Focus areas typically involve 10-question quizzes. Students must earn an 80% to show mastery. Redoes will be available on these quizzes, although students will have to take steps to retake quizzes. Focus areas make up 20% of a student’s grade. 

Projects: Students will participate in several units that culminate in projects throughout the year. This includes midterms, finals, presentations, products, journals, and papers. Projects make up 80% of a student’s grade. 

Redo Policy
Students may redo certain assignments if the assignment is completed and turned in on time. This policy is to reinforce continued improvement of projects as would occur in a successful workplace environment. The following outlines the two different types of "redos" and general guidelines.

Limited Redo Attempts
Unless specified otherwise, you may submit an assignment up to TWO times. The first submission of an assignment is considered submission ONE, leaving you with ONE additional attempt at submitting an improved assignment for your desired grade.

Unlimited Redo Attempts
For assignments designated as "unlimited redos," students may submit an improved assignment for a higher grade as many times as they wish within the allotted timeframe until they obtain the desired grade.
*To redo or ask for a regrade on any final product, students must complete and pass all checkpoints for that final product.*
Tests and Presentations
The redo policy does NOT apply to tests or presentations. Presentations are considered a one shot attempt – as we all know, there are no redos in front of a live audience.

Incomplete Policy
ALL assignments must be turned in to receive a grade.
•	Missing assignments at the end of any grading period will result in an incomplete.
•	Incompletes that are not made up by the end of the following trimester will turn to F's. 
•	The incomplete policy is designed to reflect the same requirement that all tasks be completed in the workplace, as well as enhance student success in this program.

Late Work
Assignments turned in late are a detriment to a student's success in any subject. Due dates are assigned to hold students accountable for their work and to teach time management skills that are valuable in any career.
•	For a regular 8 point assignment turned in late, the most points received will be ⅝.

ATTENDANCE

Arrive to class on time. You will be referred to the office for your third tardy and every one after it. 
Get handouts that you missed due to absences from the file cabinet or Summit. If you don’t understand the lesson plans or assignments, ask your partner. Then ask me. Don’t assume I’ll come to you if you were absent—it is your responsibility to keep up. If you are absent, turn in the work you missed and write “ABSENT” and the date you were absent on the top. If you miss an assignment because you were absent for one day, you have one extra day to turn it in. If you were absent two days, you have two days to turn it in. If you receive an assignment on Tuesday and are absent on Wednesday, that assignment is due on Thursday. Ask if you have questions on this!
If you miss a test or quiz, you have one week to make it up. You must do so on your own time—before or after school or at lunch. Please make an appointment.

COURSE OUTLINE |

Trimester 1

Intro to class
Common proofreading marks
Intro to Economics
Economic systems
Island project
“Harrison Bergeron” with analysis paper
Freakonomics
How markets work
Supply and demand documentary
Business types
Create a business

Trimester 2

Incentive project
Money and banking
Budgeting
Credit
Investing
Debates
Understanding taxes
Taxation timeline
Poverty

Trimester 3

Work sample
“A Modest Proposal” 
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Housing
A Raisin in the Sun
State testing
Economics of immigration
The Jungle
Behold the Dreamers
Economics and your future