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Welcome to English II and English II Honors!

Welcome to English II and English II Honors!. Mrs. McLeod. Course Objectives:. Further develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and critical thinking skills Focus on reading skills, literature, vocabulary, writing, grammar, and research/reference

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Welcome to English II and English II Honors!

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  1. Welcome to English II and English II Honors! Mrs. McLeod

  2. Course Objectives: • Further develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and critical thinking skills • Focus on reading skills, literature, vocabulary, writing, grammar, and research/reference • Prepare students for standardized testing

  3. World Literature Studies • Fiction • Short Stories • Novels: Animal Farm, Monster, Tale of Two Cities, Kite Runner • Drama: Julius Caesar, Antigone • Non-fiction • Memoir: Night • Poetry • Independent Reading Projects

  4. Independent Reading: one of the most prominent indicators of success • Student A: reads 20 minutes a night • Student B: does not read • 20 minutes a night=10 whole school days a year! Who would you expect to read better? Know more? Write better? Have a better vocabulary? Be more successful in school…on standardized tests… and in life?

  5. Writing • Wide range of styles: expository, persuasive, narrative, etc. • Develop focus, organization, support and conventions • FCAT Writes 2.0 • Increased expectations for quality of support and conventions • Additional time—60 vs. 45 minutes • Frequently Asked Questions:http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/pdf/13fcat2writing.pdf

  6. Grading • Participation 25% • Tests and Quizzes25% • Classwork/HWk25% • Projects 25% • 90-100%=A • 80-89%=B • 70-79%=C • 60-69%=D • Below 59%=F

  7. Participation Counts! • Being prepared • Participating in discussions • Listening attentively • Following classroom rules • Treating others respectfully

  8. Required Materials • 3-Subject Notebook or Binder • Class Notes and Study Guides • Writing Assignments/Journaling • Vocabulary and Morphemes • 2 GB flash drive (recommended)

  9. Visit my blog: • http://wrhsblogs.pasco.k12.fl.us/users/carlamcleod/

  10. Contact Me! Carla McLeod 813-346-6000, Ext. 66189 cmcleod@pasco.k12.fl.us

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