Syllabus
What document explains the major policies, expectations, and grading system for this class?
The Syllabus.
How should you treat classmates, the teacher, and classroom materials?
With respect.
What grading category includes tests, essays, quizzes, and major projects?
Assessments.
What should you begin working on when you enter the classroom?
The bell ringer.
Name one major text we will read this year.
7th:
8th:
9th: The Maze Runner, Of Mice and Men, Night, or Tuesdays with Morrie.
What should you do if you are confused about something written in the syllabus?
Ask the teacher for clarification.
What should you do while another person is speaking?
Listen and avoid interrupting.
Which grading category has the greatest impact on your overall grade?
Assessments.
What materials should you have ready at the beginning of class?
Notebook, writing utensil, chromebook, book, or assigned materials.
Name one type of writing we will practice this year.
Narrative, argumentative, research, reflection, or literary analysis.
Name two types of information found in the syllabus.
Grading, expectations, late work, materials, procedures, contact information, etc.
True or false: Participation means you must speak during every class discussion.
False.
Name two ways a student can demonstrate participation without raising their hand.
Completing notebook work to the fullest, staying on task, listening, contributing to group work, writing, or being prepared.
What should you do if you were absent and missed an assignment?
Check the assigned location and speak with the teacher.
What is more important in this class: being perfect or showing growth?
Why should you keep your syllabus after the first day?
It can be used as a reference throughout the year.
A classmate gives an answer you disagree with. What is the appropriate response?
Disagree respectfully and explain your reasoning.
True or false: One missing homework assignment will automatically ruin your grade.
False.
You finish an assignment before everyone else. What should you do?
Follow the early-finisher procedure, read, revise work, or complete another approved task.
Besides reading novels, name two activities we may complete in English class.
Discussions, presentations, projects, grammar, writing, research, vocabulary, videos, etc.
You tell the teacher, “I didn’t know that was the policy.” Where should you have looked first?
The syllabus.
Your group is off task, but you are ready to work. What should you do?
Redirect the group, begin the assignment, or ask the teacher for help.
A student completes every homework assignment but performs poorly on assessments. Why might the student’s grade still be low?
Assessments show mastery and are worth the largest percentage.
You enter class after the bell has rung. What should you do?
Enter quietly, begin the bell ringer, and speak with the teacher at an appropriate time.
A student is struggling with an assignment, has missed two classes, and is worried about falling behind. Name three actions the student should take to become successful again.