Course Overview
What Type of Essay Will Students Learn to Write in This Course?
A fully developed one-paragraph essay and a four-paragraph expository essay
What Must Students Do Before the Bell Rings?
Be Inside the Room and Seated
What Percentage of Your Grade is Based on Writing?
35%
How Many Days Do You Have to Make Up Work After an Excused Absence?
The Number of Days Absent
What Should a Student Do if They Need to Use the Restroom During Class?
Ask the Teacher, Sign out on the Hall Pass Clipboard, and Return without Casing a Disturbance
Name One of the Genres Students Will Study in This Course.
Short Story, Novel, Poetry, Drama, Greek Mythology
How Should Students Behave if They are Tardy to Class
Enter Silently, Sign in on the Tardy Sheet, and Sit in their Assigned Seat
What Happens if You Turn in an Assignment Late Without an Excused Absence?
It is Accepted for Half Credit; After Three Days, It Wont Be Accepted.
What Should You Do if You know You Will Be Absent Ahead of Time?
Let the Teacher Know to Make Arrangements
What is the Consequence for Unauthorized Use of Electronic Devices During a Test?
A Zero on the Assignment and Possible Disciplinary Action
What Skills, Besides Literature and Writing, Will Be Emphasized in this Course?
Study Skills, Test-Taking Skills, and Note-Taking Skills
What is the Rule About Electronic Devices During Class
Must Be Kept in Lockers or Backpacks in the Off Position.
What Must Students Do to Turn in Assignments?
Either Type and Printed or Written Legibly in Blue/Black Ink, and Submit to Google Classroom or Teacher.
What is the Policy on Making Up a Missed Exam?
Must Be Made Up Within One Week of Return.
What Happens to Students Who Earn Below a C- After the First Grading Period?
The are to attend After-School Tutoring
List Two Required Materials For this Class.
Introduction to Literature, Grade 9 (etext),The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton,And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie, I am Malala - Malala Yousafza,Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare
Black/Blue Pens and Pencils
Art Supplies-Markers/Color Pencils
Highlighters
Chromebook (Charged)
Dedicated Notebook (will be collected)
What is One Classroom Rule Related to Respecting Others?
Listen Attentively When Others are Speaking, Respect Your Peers, Classroom, and Teacher.
How Much is the Final Exam Worth in Your Overall Grade?
15%
What Must Students Do Upon Returning to Class After Being Absent?
Check Google Classroom, Check with a Classmate, and Speak to the Teacher.
How Often Must Students Attend Tutoring if Required?
At least one Session per week, but Up to Four.
What is One of the Objectives Students Should Achieve By the End of the year?
Read and Comprehend Literature, Produce Effective Writing, Employ Effective Speaking and Listening Skills, Engage in Research/Inquiry.
How Should Students Handle being Absent From Class?
Check Google Classroom, Check with a Classmate, Speak to to the teacher.
How Often Should Students Expect Reading Homework?
Every Night
Can Absent Students Make up the Semester Mid-term or Final Exam?
No
What is the Consequence of Plagiarism?
A zero on the assignment and possible disciplinary Action for repeat offenses.