Unit        Start Time        Unit Duration          Narrative Structure in Film 1     Semester I - 2        3 weeks  Rebel Without a Cause     Narrative Structure in Lit: Short Story/Novel     Semester I - 2        3 weeks   Catcher in the Rye   Narrative Structure in Film 2     Semester I - 2        3 weeks     My Antonia and Joy Luck Club  Breaking Away   Research Unit     Semester I - 2        3 weeks  Film industry, director, actor  North by Northwest Textbook   Narrative Structure in Lit: Short Story/Novel/Drama 2    Semester I - 2        3 weeks  Hamlet     Narrative Structure: Lit/Film 3     Semester I - 2        3 weeks   Twilight Zone and Short Films Short Stories

Rule #1 – You have the right to be in school and I have the right to be teaching you.That’s pretty much it for rules. You’re old enough to know what is expected by teachers and fellow students in order to have an appropriate learning environment. I’ll give you advice when you might need to stop one behavior and start another one. If you fail to take my advice, I might need to contact your home or have you stay after school for a while.  

We have some classroom procedures you should note: 

·         Opening activities often require student participation

·         Three tardies = detention 

·         You have the responsibility of making up any missed work—check the work folder, Mr. Jaeger’s web page, the chalkboard, and with other students   You will need a notebook and a folder or binder for handouts.  

Grading Rules

Grading percentages:    

·          35% oral and written communication 

·          35% tests and quizzes (homework helps here)

·          15% classwork / class participation 

·          15% final exam (final paper) 

Generally, I deduct 10% from the possible grade of an assignment per day late. All assignments should be turned in for (partial) credit.