Hobart High School
AP English IV Syllabus
       Mrs. Sandra Quintero          
I. Course Description
This AP Course is structure by unit, theme, genre, or other organizational approach that provides
opportunities to engage with the Big Ideas throughout the course: Character, Setting, Structure,
Narration, Figurative Language, and Literary Argumentation.
II. Instructional Philosophy
To meet the needs and abilities of all students, classroom activities will include teacher-lead, student-
led, small group, individual instruction. Current events, student interests, real-world experiences,
music and technology will be used regularly in order to enhance student’s engagement and support
instruction and learning. Full participation, high quality work, and assignment completion are
required.
III. Central Objectives
The students will be able to:
- read selections and create thought-provoking questions or “talking points”
- orchestrate a rich and fruitful discussion
- analyze and recite poetry
- write for a variety of purposes and audiences.
IV. General Expectations
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory and critical in the student’s ability to achieve the course’s
central objectives. Students are expected to be on time every day for class. If absent, use Google
Classroom to get missing assignments.
Textbook and Materials: Students are expected to have a composition book and paper, pens, and
pencils, two report covers, and notecards. Students will be provided readings of literary merit from
AP College Board suggested reading list, and will also use the Savvas My Perspectives English
Language Arts Textbook.
In Class: Cell phone use is NOT ALLOWED in class. If a student is caught using a cell phone, the
phone will be taken away from the student. The student may pick up the phone from me at the end
of the class. Headphone use is not allowed either.
Participation/Behavior: Students are expected to participate every day during class. This includes but
is not limited to casual and formal discussions, individual, and group work.
V. Writing Expectations
Students will write a variety of essays throughout the year. Students will write a research paper
during the second semester February 21, 2024. This paper will count for three test grades.
VI. Grading
Students will be graded on a weighted score basis as follows:
- Daily Work 20%
- Quizzes 30%
- Tests 50%
VII. Plagiarism/Cheating
Academic dishonesty in any form is not tolerated. Any student involved in cheating or plagiarism will
receive a 0 for the assignment and serve lunch detention.


uPDATED BY bRAYLEE SCOTT 9/22/23