5. Skills
You will be expected to acquire and use the
following skills in this course:
Reading Strategies
Vocabulary and Concept Development
Comprehension and Response to Texts
Inquiry and Research
Writing as a Process and Product
Mechanics and Spelling
Discussion and Questioning
Active Listening and Note-Taking
6. Texts
Core Anthology - Elements of Literature,
3rd Edition
Supplemental Anthologies - Perfection
Learning Series
Novels - The Outsiders, Great
Expectations, Fahrenheit 451, Joy Luck
Club
Independent Choices
8. Writing
Persuasive One-Act Play
Expository Personal Narrative
Short Story Speech
Review Journals
Literary Response Research Paper
Poetry Literary Analysis
13. Formatting Assignments
Label all papers with the heading
Assume all assignments are typed, unless
noted
Handwritten assignments must be in pen
Acceptable fonts: Size 10/12, Arial,
Garamond, Times New Roman
Margins: 1”
15. The Daily Ten
Attendance Pen
Participation Uniform
Notebook Behavior
Journal Classwork
Texts Do Now
16. You Need...
2 Composition Notebooks
One for classwork/homework
One as a journal
Number the pages
Keep a table of contents in the front
Date all pages
17. Note Taking
All notes should be taken in the Cornell
Note Taking Format
You are expected to take notes in class
and on any reading you do
Notes are checked as homework and as
class work
19. What to Know
Expectations Leaving Class
Consequences Absenteeism
Chain of Action
Entering Class
Entering Class Late
During Class
20. Expectations
1.Follow the Daily Ten.
2.Be respectful to yourself, others,
and all property.
3.Follow the High School & District
Codes of Conduct and Homework
Policies.
21. Consequences
Positive Negative
1. Excellent grades. 1. Verbal warnings.
2. Outstanding recommendations for colleges, 2. Behavior Assignment.
scholarships, and programs. 4. 8:00 am Detention.
3. A safe environment conducive to learning. 5. Parental Notification/
4. Lots of praise! Conference.
5. More group and interactive projects. 6. CIT Write-Up
6. Knowledge for school, college, and the
workplace.
23. Entering Class
1.Enter quietly.
2.Go to your assigned seat and take out the
materials you need for the block.
3.Begin working on the assignment posted on
the board, referred to as a “Do Now,” or, if there
is no “Do Now,” begin free writing in your
Journal.
24. Entering Class Late
1.Enter quietly with a late pass from your CIT
(if available).
2.Sign the late book; if you do not, you could
be marked absent.
3.Begin working immediately.
25. During Class
1.No one may leave the class during class time unless
they have a pass from a guidance counselor or other
faculty member to leave the room, or there is an
immediate emergency.
2.Pay close attention to the class assignment. Ask
questions if you are confused about directions and
participate often!
3.Complete all in class assignments to the best of your
ability.
4.Follow the rules of the classroom, school, and district.
26. Leaving Class
1.The bell does not dismiss you, I
dismiss you.
2.Do not leave class until you have
received your homework
assignment and materials.
3.Do not start packing up before the
bell rings.
27. Absenteeism
You are expected to get missed assignments, projects, and
notes when you are absent. This is solely your
responsibility.
Excused absences include those with medical or legal
excuses.
If you are absent 18 times you fail this course.
For everyday you are absent with an excuse, you have
one day to make up the work.
Unexcused absentees are expected to hand work in on
time.
