Fall Semester
What process are we going to review and practice?
The Writing Process
What novel will we end the year with?
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
What are the 5 materials you need to bring with you every day to class?
Agenda, Pencils/pens, Folder, Highlighters/ Laptops/Charger
What is considered plagiarism or cheating in Mr. SEGURA'S class?
1- using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another
2- taking credit for the academic work of someone else
3- the inappropriate use of AI.
What are the three skills in which your grade will be based on?
Reading
Writing
Speaking and Listening
What is Segura's foremost goal this semester?
Getting students reading and writing often.
How will we practice our writing in Spring semester?
Essays and Journals
What are consequences for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd offense for disruptive behavior
1st- warning
2nd- call home
3rd- trip to University office
If you know beforehand that you will be absent for a summative assessment, what should you do before the absence?
Complete assessment before you are gone or make arrangement with Mr. Segura to complete it after you return.
Sally's proficiencies in Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening are 3,2, and 1. What is her grade?
D, 65%
We will read which memoir this semester?
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
What is primary method of writing we will do in Spring Semester?
Literary Analysis
What are the consequences for having your phone out during class and refusal to give it up?
1st- phone is given to teacher and given back at the end of class
2nd- phone is given to teacher and given back at the end of the day
3rd- refusal to give phone is Atlas entry and trip to University office
Mr. SEGURA will provide what for each performance window for each skill in the course?
Deadlines
Johnny proficiencies in Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening are 4,3,2. What is his grade in class?
B, 85%
What 3 types of writing are going to do over the Fall semester?
Reflective, Argumentative/Synthesis, and Literary Analysis
What 3 pieces of literature will we be reading in Spring Semester?
Lord of the Flies, Merchant of Venice, and Antigone
What are two things you need to do before you leave class to use the restroom?
2- Leave your phone/put your phone away
Failing grade for that assignment and notifying the parent/guardian and VP.
If you miss a summative assessment or fail to provide evidence for a specific skills, what will your overall grade be until the next time we take a summative assessment for that specific skill?
F, 55%