Antonia Pantoja High School
Course Syllabus – Quarter
Plan
Instructor: Nicholas Krebill
Phone: 773.427.0870
E-mail: nkrebill(at)aphs.aspirail.org
Office Hours: M-F 2:40-3:30p.m. and by appointment.
Focus Population: 9-12 grade with interest in writing and reporting.
Course
Description: The students in the
course will learn the basics of journalism while sharpening their writing
skills.
Materials: newspapers, writing utensil, notebook or loose-leaf paper, three-ring binder or folder.
Objectives: At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Standards:
1A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
3C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.
5A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.
5B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.
5C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.
Assessments:
Summative: Group Projects, Short Tests, Final Exam.
Formative: Homework, Class Work, Essays, Quizzes.
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100% |
B = 80-89% |
C = 70-79% |
D = 60-69% |
F = 0-59% |
Strategies: Students will learn through modeling, discussion, cooperative learning activities, note taking, and the use of graphic organizers.
Skills: To acquire, analyze, and report factual information through writing and images. Course involves critical thinking, decision making, research, analysis, and communication.
Course Evaluation:
In-School Assignments |
25% |
|
Quizzes |
15% |
Homework |
5% |
|
Short Tests |
20% |
Projects |
10% |
|
Final Exam |
25% |