Curriculum
One thing students will learn in class this year?
What is analyzing the central idea or argument, writing in a variety of genres, using reliable sources, participating in group discussion, becoming a better reader, etc.
Who's responsibility is it to make up missing or late work
When will you be marked late.
If you arrive after the bell rings.
When can you leave at the end of class
After the bell rings
What floor is Ms. Clyde's classroom on?
4th floor
Two genres you will learn how to write this year.
What is argumentative, informative, narrative, or literary analysis.
What happens if you use ChatGPT or plagiarize (copy) an assignment or exam?
You get a 0
Ms. Clyde will notify your parents.
When are the bathrooms closed?
First ten minutes of class
Last ten minutes of class
What should you do if there is a fight in the hallway
Get into class and DO NOT LEAVE
What should you do if you have an issue with the class?
Talk to Ms. Clyde or email her.
How many units will we cover?
What is 0 points!
What should you do if you are finished with work?
Read a book silently
What good participation looks like.
What is being an active part of classroom discussions, working together on group work, following directions and working on assignments.
What is the name of the Principal?
This guides each unit
What are essential questions?
If you know an assignment will be late, how can you avoid losing points?
Email Ms. Clyde and ask for an extension.
What are 3 things not allowed in class?
Phones, smartwatches, tablets
What type of language is not tolerated in Ms. Clyde's classroom?
Derogatory language, offensive language, swearing, inappropriate language
What is considered cheating in this class?
Plagiarism, using ChatGPT to do your writing for you, copying your friends' answers (when it's not group work)
What differences can't be bridged?
How does our point of view shape our view of the world?
How can we escape what oppresses us?
When is ambition dangerous?
How do changes large and small affect us?
What effect do we have on nature, and how does nature affect us?
What percentage is formative (classwork, participation, etc) and summative work?
Summative-40%
Formative-60%
What should you do if your parent urgently calls you in the middle of class?
Notify a teacher, step into the hallway to take the call
What should you always bring to class?
Pen or pencil
Book to silently read
How many years has Ms. Clyde been at EBT?
This is her 3rd year