1. Przybysz 2013-2014
englishlanguagearts
We’ll be reading…
--Macbeth, by William Shakespeare
--The Crucible, Arthur Miller
--The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
excerpts from: Huck Finn; Their Eyes Were Watching
God; Nickel and Dimed, and more.
Course Description and Objectives
whatyou can expect this year…
English 11 is designed to be a year-long conversation about literature and language within a
community of readers and writers. We will move chronologically through the works,
beginning in the 1600s and ending in the mid-20
th
century. You can expect to be writing
essays, creating presentations and other projects, reviewing grammar and increasing your
vocabulary, working in groups and collaborating and sharing your ideas with your peers.
This is going to be a busy year for all of us—be ready for it.
You’ve got the SATs, an ELA Regents Exam, the State Common Core exam, and the Junior
Thesis paper and presentation to prepare for in addition to your other classes, extra-
curriculars, sports, etc… It will require a great deal of focus, diligence, and organization on your
part. It is my sincere hope that this course will allow you to see literature in a new light, and
see the benefits of your hard work—and of course, much, much more. I look forward to an
exciting year with you!
English 11
Room 209
Fall 2013
--Essays, short stories,
novel excerpts, articles,
independent reading and
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website:http://missprzybyszenglish11.blogspot.com/ (updated every week with assignments and study tools!)
reach me: via email at przybyszk@victorschools.org or phone ext. 5209 (email is easiest and fastest)
free blocks: 1AC;4BD; Academic in Rm. 001, 1BD

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Grading
Though each assignment will vary in point
value, you will be made aware of the
value when the assignment is given.
Homework assignments are generally
between 10-25 points; major papers and
projects 100 points, etc. Grading will be
based upon the following:
Class participation and
preparedness
Homework
Quizzes
Tests
Essays and other writing
assignments
Homework Policy
All assignments are due at the beginning
of class. Students are expected to
complete all homework assignments on
time. Late assignments will only be
accepted in the case of excused absences.
No partial credit will be given for
unexcused late assignments. If it’s not
completed at the start of class, it’s a zero.
Major assignments will be docked 10%
per day late (not per class meeting).
Absences from class
If you are absent, it is your responsibility
to get the work. This is very easy:
1. Check the class website. All
assignments will be posted the
day they are assigned.
2. Email me. I can send an
assignment home, answer any
questions, etc.
3. Find me. Room 209—before
school, before class, after class,
anytime.
4. Ask a friend. They should know
what’s going on.
There are no excuses when getting
missed work is this easy. Don’t ask, “Did I
miss anything?” Of course you did.
Follow the steps above, stay on track, and
you’ll be set.
Materials
The things you’ll need to succeed:
Three-ring binder and dividers
Loose-leaf paper, highlighter
3x5 cards for vocab
Junior Thesis
This is a major writing assignment taken
very seriously by the English Department
at VHS. It is imperative that all due dates
are met. You will be given a list of specific
due dates at the start of the project to
ensure the entire process runs smoothly.
Obviously, late assignments will incur a
late penalty.
All assignments will count as part of the
quarter grade under which they fall due.
The final draft of your Junior Thesis
will be worth 50% of your
2
nd
Quarter Average
grading policies,
class procedures
and expectations.
Still have
questions?
Make an
appointment with
me, stop by my
room, check the
website or email
me… you’ve got
lots of options!

3. Przybysz 2013-2014
My Expectations of You
Be respectful of your peers, your
environment, and yourself.
Be on time
Be prepared
Participate in class discussion
Have an open mind and a strong work
ethic—the rest will fall into place!
A Final Word…
Please sign and date the attached form, indicating that you have read and understand the course requirements and expectations.
Parents, I will keep this information on file and use it to contact you throughout the year with class updates and information. Please
include your phone number, email address, and preferred method of communication.
I check my email frequently; it is the quickest and easiest means of getting in touch with me. Feel free to contact me at any point
with questions, concerns, or updates.
My phone number: (585) 924-3252 ext. 5209
My email:przybyszk@victorschools.org
My website:http://missprzybyszenglish11.blogspot.com/
I am looking forward to a great year with your student!
Kimberly Przybysz
Parents/Guardians and Students…
What You Can Expect of Me
I will treat you with respect as an individual
and as a student
I will do my best to answer questions and be
as available as possible—my door is always
open.
I will keep your classroom environment safe
and structured