Class Description and Goals
What is the name of this course?
English Language and Composition
What materials do you need to bring to class?
Writing Utensils (pen or pencil), composition notebook, & Folder for ENGLISH class only
What happens if I turn in late work?
10% off assignment (unless communicated with teacher for extension 48 hours in advance)
How many units are there in this class?
6 units
True or False
If I finish early, I should go wait by the door so I can be ready for my next class.
False
This is considered a fire hazard. We also work bell to bell :) Please stay seated.
What is one of our community goals for this year?
-develop critical consciousness
-support liberation for all groups of people
-amplify the work of BIPOC leaders, activists, resistance movements
What do you need to do at the beginning of class?
Grab a Do-Now and Materials from Gold Bin and complete Do Now
Sit in assigned seat and put extra materials away.
Take out homework (if applicable)
What happens if you are absent?
You can collect materials from the hanging folder or google classroom. You will receive one extra day of worktime per assignment. It is your responsibility to check in with teacher/peer for absent work.
What is the title of unit 1?
Poetry and Intro To Argument: Identity, Family, and Censorship
Where do I pick up materials when I walk in?
Teal/blue bin.
When are Ms. Morgan's office hours?
Wednesdays 3:15-3:45 pm
What do you need to do at the end of class?
Clean up materials
Stay in your seat until the bell rings
Complete exit ticket
Is extra credit offered?
No, extra credit is not offered anymore at UIC. You will have the opportunity to retake or make revisions to major assignments.
What book are we reading for the first unit this year?
Poet X By Elizabeth Acevedo
True or False
If I am not in my seat by the bell, I will be marked absent or tardy by my teacher.
False
New UICCP Policy is that we give a tier 1 log if you are not prepared to begin at the beginning of class.
Who is this class designed for?
Those who want a college education or career.
What happens if I plagiarize or use AI?
50% on assignment, tier 2 behavior log, and parent contact
How often do I update the gradebook?
Every week (ideally)
What book do we read in unit 5?
Sula by Toni Morrison
What do you need to do when putting away the Chromebook? Why?
Check and put in the correct number slot and plug it int to charge.
True or false: This class is considered writing intensive.
What is the difference between a progress check and a proficiency assessment (the two categories that make up your grade)?
Progress checks are shorter things like notes, close reading annotations, short writing assignments, do nows, and exit tickets. They are worth fewer points than proficiency assessments like projects and essays.
What important thing does the last unit prepare you for and have you complete?
A rough draft of your college application essay.
True or False
If I'm coming back from the bathroom and know who's next in line, I should give it to them to make the system faster.
False
Unless your teacher asks you to hand it them. Please return it to the correct spot hanging on hook on bookshelf by teacher's desk.