Joy+M

Type in the content of your page here. Course Expectations for Freshman English I, 2009-2010 Joy M Welcome to English I!  Instructor: Mrs. M  Room: 100 Voice Mail: (123) 456-7890 E-mail: mrs.m@highschool Mrs. M’s schedule: 1st Hour: English I 2nd Hour: English III 3rd Hour: Prep 4th Hour: English I 5th Hour: English I  6th Hour: Prep 7th Hour: English III Behavior: It all comes down to RESPECT R: Respect others and yourself E: Express yourself kindly and with maturity S: Stay on task P: Positive comments and constructive criticism only E: Enthusiasm for English! C: Come to class prepared and on time T: Tell me if you have any problems Course: English I will take us on an adventure through great literature (may include Catcher in the Rye, Romeo and Juliet, The House on Mango Street), grammar, and the writing process. You will grow in the skills of thinking, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Expectations: I expect you to bring an open mind, to work to the best of your ability, and to ask questions. You can expect me to answer your questions and walk with you through the course. You can expect meaningful exercises that help you grow in comprehension. Text: Elements of Language, Irvin/Odell/Vacca/Hobbs/Warriner (2009), published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Supplies: Pencils, pens, loose-leaf paper, red pen for corrections, standard-size notebook for journal writing. Assignments: 1. Homework, due as specified, may include reading for class discussion, writing, and a major project for each quarter. 2. Late work will be marked down 5 percent per day late. 3. Makeup work for excused absence must be marked at top of page. 4. Extra credit opportunities will be available throughout the year. Quizzes: Most quizzes will be announced. Test corrections are allowed and give students one-half of their points back IF completed by specified due date. Grading: You will have a rubric for every project. The point breakdown for the quarter grade: Class Journal: 10 percent Tests: 20 percent Quizzes: 10 percent Homework: 10 percent Project: 30 percent Class participation and contributions to class wiki: 20 percent You are encouraged to join in review sessions before every test. You are encouraged to bring in a draft of your project for an early review at least two days before it is due. Remember that it is better to ask a question than to wonder silently. “The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.” – Thomas Jefferson