Local English Elective
Instructor: Ms. Singleton
Fall 2012
Period Four
My Schedule
1st Period- Conference 8:10 to 8:57
2nd Period- Local English Elective 9:02 to 10:34
3rd Period- English 9 10:39 to 12:36
4th Period- Local English Elective 12:41 to 2:13
5th Period- Test Make-up 2:18 to 3:07
Contact Information:
Email- patricials@wcs.k12.va.us
Phone number- 276-739-3200
Materials
• Three-ring binder
• Loose leaf paper (College ruled)
• Dividers
• Pencils
• Red and black ink
How should my English notebook look?
Your English notebook should be divided into five separate sections: A journal section, a Daily Language Practice (DLP) section, an Essay section, a Class work section and a Homework section. It is very important that students keep their notebooks organized in this course!
What will be reading in this course?
• Various selections from our Prentice Hall Literature: Language and Literacy textbook
• Various novels including Speak and Freak the Mighty
Grading Scale
A 93-100 D 70-76
B 85-92 F 0- 69
C 77-84
Classroom Expectations
1. All students are expected to be in the classroom, before the tardy bell rings, with the materials they need for class.
2. Students will be able to have a drink in class, as long as the drink has a lid and is not on top of their desk. If this privilege becomes a problem in class, I hold the right to revoke it at any time.
3. Students are not allowed to leave the classroom without permission.
4. Students must turn in all assignments on the day they are due. Points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late.
5. The classroom is a safe place for students to learn and share their ideas. I expect all students to treat each other in a respectful manner.
Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be in class before the bell rings. Washington County School Board policy states that students will be issued detention if they receive three tardies. I will issue detention, or more if necessary, if a student is consistently late to class.
Cell Phones
Cell phones are not allowed in the classroom. If a student is caught using a cell phone during instruction time, the student’s phone will be collected and taken to the main office.
Plagiarism
During this course, students will be researching and writing papers. It is very important that students cite all materials correctly and give credit where credit is due. In a college setting, plagiarism often leads to a student being dismissed from school.
English 9 SOLs
9.1 The student will plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.
9.2 The student will make planned oral presentations.
9.3 The student will read and analyze a variety of literature.
9.4 The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials (manuals, textbooks, business letters, newspapers, brochures, reports, catalogs) and nonfiction materials, including journals, essays, speeches, biographies, and autobiographies.
9.5 The student will read dramatic selections.
9.6 The student will develop narrative, expository, and informational writings to inform, explain, analyze, or entertain.
9.7 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing.
9.8 The student will credit the sources of both quoted and paraphrased ideas.
9.9 The student will use print, electronic databases, and online resources to access information.
I am looking forward to a wonderful year with all of you!
|
|
