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English i 2014-2015 syllabus
Course Overview
In this course you will read short stories, plays, articles & poems. The works come from a broad range of time periods and cultures. As you read and analyze the literature, you will become more skilled interpreters of literature and the world in which we live. You will become better communicators as you write analytical, narrative, and persuasive essays as well as stories and poems.
9th grade year is an important year to build a strong foundation for study skills, organizational skills, and social skills. Students will be challenged daily to sharpen their tools for a successful high school experience.
Grading Policies
I use Standards Based Assessment in which Formative Assessments will amount to 10% of students' grades. You will notice these will go into the grade book as "I can" statements. Students must complete "I can" assignments in order to remediate Summative Assessments, these will amount to 90% of students' grades, that are tied to the same standards.
If you have questions about the Standards Based Grading & Grading Scale, I encourage you to view Mr. Oakley's Principal Message.
I encourage you & your child to use Infinite Campus Parent Portal to keep track of your child's progress. If you have not already activated your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, you can do so by visiting the SCPS website. Under the FAMILIES tab, go to the PARENTAL PORTAL Link and follow instructions.
Units of Study
1. Fiction
2. Drama
3. Non-Fiction
4. Poetry
Required Supplies
Expectations
Classroom Wishlist
In this course you will read short stories, plays, articles & poems. The works come from a broad range of time periods and cultures. As you read and analyze the literature, you will become more skilled interpreters of literature and the world in which we live. You will become better communicators as you write analytical, narrative, and persuasive essays as well as stories and poems.
9th grade year is an important year to build a strong foundation for study skills, organizational skills, and social skills. Students will be challenged daily to sharpen their tools for a successful high school experience.
Grading Policies
I use Standards Based Assessment in which Formative Assessments will amount to 10% of students' grades. You will notice these will go into the grade book as "I can" statements. Students must complete "I can" assignments in order to remediate Summative Assessments, these will amount to 90% of students' grades, that are tied to the same standards.
If you have questions about the Standards Based Grading & Grading Scale, I encourage you to view Mr. Oakley's Principal Message.
I encourage you & your child to use Infinite Campus Parent Portal to keep track of your child's progress. If you have not already activated your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, you can do so by visiting the SCPS website. Under the FAMILIES tab, go to the PARENTAL PORTAL Link and follow instructions.
Units of Study
1. Fiction
2. Drama
3. Non-Fiction
4. Poetry
Required Supplies
- Composition Notebook
- Folder
- Sticky Notes
- Pens/Pencils
- Highlighters
Expectations
- Be respectful
- Be prepared
- Use appropriate voice levels
- Follow directions
- Follow SCHS rules
Classroom Wishlist
- Tissues
- Hand sanitizer
- Sticky notes
- Guest Speakers
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