Mystery
What is the genre or time period of literature you will be studying?
English 1 H: Ancient Civilizations
English 2: World Literature
Name one required textbook for this course.
Antigone by Sophocles OR The Odyssey by Homer OR Metamorphoses by Ovid
What does your Summative Assessment category consist of?
Tests, Essays, Projects, Large Assignments
Where can you find classwork if you were absent?
Google Classroom
Plagiarism is defined as....?
Submitting someone else’s work or ideas as your own.
In the back! In the black folders with your class period labelled.
What online platform will be used to share class resources and assignments?
Google Classroom
What percentage of your grade comes from Summative Assessments?
40%
What should you do BEFORE asking the teacher about missed work?
Ask another student or check Google Classroom
Is sharing homework answers considered plagiarism?
Yes!
Name one way students can meet or exceed expectations in English class.
Be present and awake; bring materials; actively participate; respect teachers and peers
What is NOT allowed in the classroom to minimize distractions?
Personal devices and calculators
How much is deducted for each class period an assignment is late?
10%
If you’re absent due to illness, how many days do you get to make up the work?
As many days as you were absent
What tool cannot be used to help generate or write your assignments?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What do you do if you need to leave the classroom during class?
Ask to leave, sign out at the front, and take the pass.
If you need to use a device in class, what will be provided?
Classroom Chromebooks
How many periods do you have to turn in a late assignment before it becomes a zero?
3 classes!
If you have a planned absence, when is work due?
Before the absence, unless prior arrangements are made.
What is a consequence if plagiarism is suspected?
A zero on the assignment, notification of parents, notification of the Dean, redoing the assignment
What is Mrs. Birbeck's policy on Extra Credit?
Apart from exceptional circumstances, extra credit will not be offered in this class. On the occasions I do offer extra credit, it is available to everyone.
What should you bring to every class to be fully prepared?
A notebook or binder with paper, writing utensils, the book we are reading
If you score below a 70% on a test, what is the highest grade you can earn back through corrections?
70%
What is your responsibility if an assignment was assigned before your absence?
Turn it in within one day of your return.
Why is the biggest reason that plagiarism is considered especially serious in our class? (Why does Mrs. Birbeck care the MOST that you don't plagiarize?)
It reflects a lack of virtue and creates poor habits for a good soul. Use your God-given minds and talents!!