1 / 12

Class Guidelines

Welcome to English III, where we dive into the rich world of American Literature to enhance reading and writing skills. This course involves close reading of poetry, short stories, plays, and novels by American writers from various cultures. We will focus on grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics to improve your writing. Grades will be based on major assignments (60%) and quizzes/homework (40%). Please refer to the Student Handbook for policies regarding late work. Ensure you come prepared with necessary supplies and be ready for both in-class and outside work.

tasya
Download Presentation

Class Guidelines

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Class Guidelines 2011 – 2012

  2. Ms. Loftus – F142 Contact via email is the most effective way to communicate with me. • katie_loftus@allenisd.org

  3. English III – American Literature • English III is an exploration of American Literature and is designed to develop the student’s reading and writing skills through close reading of poetry, short stories, a play and several novels. This course includes the study of American writers from various cultures. • Students also study grammar, vocabulary, and the proper use of the mechanics of the English language in order to create more sophisticated written compositions.

  4. Grading • Major grades – At least one of each of the following for each six week grading period: • Written response to reading / Journal assignments • Formal writing product • Test grade over core objectives • Grading policy: • Major grades 60% • Quizzes/Homework 40%

  5. Concerns • Tutoring Times: • Tuesday/Thursday 7:30 AM • By appointment • Late Work and Makeup: • Please refer to your Student Handbook for the AHS policy on these matters. • Grades: • Every attempt will be made to have grades in Skyward by Friday afternoon. Please check your grades over the weekend. If an assignment or test is scored below a 70 you will have the next week to come in and improve the grade. The first step is an academic intervention method. Then the assignment may be redone.

  6. Materials • You are responsible for your own supplies for class. You will need a pen and paper for every class. You may also find it helpful to have a folder or notebook for your English papers. You must also furnish your own personal supplies such as tissue and hand sanitizer.

  7. Books • Silent Sustained Reading • Springboard • Literature Book • Vocabulary Book • Reader/Writer Notebook

  8. Classroom Norms • We are here to learn. As young adults you are expected to be respectful of yourself and others. This includes following directions and being prepared for class. • Work must be in MLA format • I will add norms if needed.

  9. The Classroom • This classroom will extend beyond its four walls. You will be expected to do work outside of the classroom. • There will be an online component to the class.

More Related