Course Objctives
What kind of literature will sophomores read and comprehend?
Stories, dramas, poems, novels
What three things must students be every day?
On-time, on-task, prepared to learn
Where must students be when the bell rings?
In their seat with materials ready
What percent of the grade comes from Writing?
30%
ame one of the novels sophomores will read this year.
Catcher in the Rye, A Christmas Carol, 1984, Julius Caesar, Everything I Never Told You, Edith Hamilton’s Mythology
Students must be able to produce effective ___ for a range of purposes and audiences.
Writing
Are food and drinks allowed in class?
No
What must a tardy student do after entering silently?
Sit in assigned seat and join activity
What percent of the grade comes from Tests?
20%
What independent reading project is due after Christmas Break?
Novel brochure
What type of essay will sophomores focus on this year?
Five-paragraph essay
What happens if a phone is used during a quiz or test?
Zero on the assignment + possible discipline
What are the first two steps if you’re absent?
Check Canvas, then ask a classmate
What percent is the Final Exam worth?
15%
Which Shakespeare play will sophomores study?
Julius Caesar
What long piece of writing will sophomores learn to complete second semester?
Five-page MLA research paper
Who dismisses class — the bell or the teacher?
The teacher
How long do students have to make up an exam after an excused absence?
One Week
What happens to late work turned in after the due date?
Max 90%; -10% each day late, down to 50%
Which dystopian novel is on the sophomore reading list?
1984 by George Orwell
Sophomores must learn to use ___ techniques to support their analysis.
Persuasive techniques
What should students do if they’re having trouble with an assignment?
Communicate with the teacher
How many students can leave the classroom at once for restroom/water?
One, with hall pass and sign-out/sign-in
What type of homework should students expect almost every night?
Reading
What major writing assignment requires research, MLA format, and five pages?
The research paper, 2nd semester