ELA: Fiction
ELA: Nonfiction
District and School Rules
Our Class
Ms. Greeson
100
What is the definition of fiction?
made up, not real, fake
100
What is nonfiction?
real, based on facts, actually happened
100
What time should you get to school in order to scan in, get breakfast and get to class on time?
by 7:45 am (School starts at 8:!5 and no eating in class)
100
Name a class rule.
1. No one may interfere in the learning and teaching of others. 2. Be prompt. 3. Be prepared. 4. Be polite and respectful. 5. Be productive and try.
100
What is Ms. Greeson's first name?
April
200
What is the most exciting part of a story?
The climax
200
Which is an example of nonfiction reading: a news article or a poem?
News article
200
When does school end M-T? What time does it end on Friday?
M-Th: 3:08pm F: 1:31pm
200
What sorts of texts will we be reading?
novels, poems, articles, websites, encyclopedia, ETC
200
What is Ms. Greeson's favorite color?
green
300
What is the action leading to the climax called?
The rising action
300
List three examples of nonfiction texts
news article, scholarly website, textbook, encyclopedia, etc
300
Cellphones/Electronics are allowed in school-True or False
False, You cannot use or possess cellphones or electronics. Leave them at home or store them in the vans AND ask the main office to see if you can use the phone. Do NOT EVEN BRING THEM INTO THE BUILDING. If I see it, I will call your parents and let Mr. Suruj know.
300
What type of assignments will we have in class?
Essays, Research Projects, Presentations, Writing Assignments
300
Where did Ms. Greeson go to college and what did she study?
University of Washington: English, Drama, Dance Hunter College: Students with Learning Disabilites/Special Education
400
What is the main character of a story called?
The Protagonist
400
How can a nonfictional text help you with argumentative writing?
It provides evidence for your thesis
400
List some of things you cannot bring into school
weapons (anything with a sharp point), drugs, alcohol, medications, gang or violent related items)
400
What are the Common Core Standards?
Common Core Standards are skills that we work on to get students college ready. They are all skills you need in college, career and life. They are what make up the bulk of the ELA Curriculum in my class.
400
How many years has Ms. Greeson been at BAHC?
Two years, this is her third year teaching here.
500
What is the conflict of a story?
The problem of the story
500
What are examples of websites that are not scholarly for research?
wikipedia, ask.com, yahoo answers
500
Describe what is acceptable uniform.
Uniform tops: BAHC Tshirts or issued polos, white or navy polos, white shirts with collars Bottoms: black knee length skirts, pants, NOT JEANS
500
What does IEP stand for and what is it for?
Individualized Education Program. It is an education plan for a student based on their strengths, weaknesses and needs. It includes the type of classes/services and testing accommodations.
500
What is Ms. Greeson going back to school for and why?
Adolescent Literacy at Hunter College to help support many of her students who are reading below grade level.
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