Learning Goals
Fill in the blank (same word for all):
In this course, we will be able to become ______ readers, _____ writers, _____ thinkers, and _____ speakers
better
We will work _____, play ______
Work hard, play hard
Why does Ms. Campbell prefer projects over tests?
Because you have enough tests in junior year AND because projects allow you to show Ms. Campbell what you know in other ways that aren't multiple-choice formats.
Journal entry at beginning of class; introduce weekly vocab and grammar
What type of food might be given based on right answers in class?
Candy
By the end of the year, our class goal is to earn, at the minimum, this grade.
80 (and above)
You should CONTRIBUTE to class, instead of ___________ in class.
Disrupting or interfering
Projects are worth how much of your overall grade?
40%
Name 1 thing that we'll do every Tuesday
"T Trivia" - ACT/SAT-based questions
What kind of reward will be given that allows you to "skip" a daily grade assignment?
Assignment pass
Ms. Campbell says she wants English class to prepare you for what type of scenario after high school?
The real world in general
Chromebooks should be kept where until they're needed?
Daily grades are worth how much of your overall grade?
60%
Name 1 thing we'll do every Wednesday.
Word games for warm-ups
What kind of reward will be given that gives you an extra boost in grade on an assignment?
Extra credit
By practicing reading, writing, and thinking daily, we are going to build our _____________ in it.
(Hint: it's a type of belief)
confidence
Every day is a new ______. In other words, we'll move on from yesterday and grow from it.
slate
Name 3 different assignments that are considered daily grades.
Journals, reading responses, grammar/vocab quizzes, group participation, personal participation
Name 2 things we'll do every Thursday.
Grammar/vocab quiz; journal entry at end of class
Free day/game day
BONUS: When are you allowed to work on other classwork during English class?
ONLY when you are done with English work. And NOT during English class.
BONUS: Food and snacks are allowed UNTIL this particular situation happens.
(P.S. The same also applies to the fidget toys in the back).
Trash is left behind and drinks/messes happen. Snack/drink privileges will be revoked for that class for a week, and then reinstated on a probationary status.
(P.S. The same also applies to the fidget toys in the back).
Projects will require you to have what type of thinking? (2 possible answers. . . start with "c")
Creative, critical
BONUS: What is Ms. Campbell's policy if you break something in the class (like the chair)?
You break . . . you buy!
Name the 3 steps in the 3 strike consequence system.
Verbal warning, teacher conference, office referral with parent email