About the teacher
What is you teacher's name?
Mrs. Yoel
What key skills will you practice in this final year of high school English?
Engaging deeply with complex texts, recognizing how authors craft meaning, structure arguments, and shape tone, and citing strong and thorough textual evidence.
What behavior is expected of students during class discussions?
Students must be respectful, not interrupt, and allow others to speak. Disrespectful behavior is not accepted.
Why is daily attendance important in this class?
Because you miss valuable class discussions and activities that cannot be recreated if you are absent.
What types of assignments will contribute to your grade in this class?
Classwork, discussions, projects, tests, quizzes, and essays.
Where is your teacher from?
Colombia
What are the three types of writing you'll focus on in this class?
Analytical arguments, Informative and explanatory writing, and research writing.
What does "Every voice here matters" mean in this class?
It means that all students are encouraged to share their perspectives, and no one person should dominate the conversation.
What should you do if you miss class due to an excused absence?
Contact Mrs. Yoel, procure the missed work and notes, and submit the work in a timely manner.
How does the late submission policy affect your grade?
Late work can be submitted for partial credit, but a letter grade will be deducted for each day an essay, project, or test is late.
What is your teacher's favorite gym song?
NuevaYol-Bad Bunny
What is the purpose of academic discussions in this class?
To share interpretations, analyze viewpoints, and discover how dialogue shapes understanding.
What should you do if you don’t fully understand the material?
It’s okay to say, “I don’t know yet,” as this indicates you are still processing and trying to understand the material.
What is the student’s responsibility when they miss class?
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the work and notes and to submit the missed work on time.
What happens to late homework submissions in the first quarter?
Mrs. Yoel will remind students to submit late homework for full credit if it is fully completed.
What is your teacher's favorite movie to watch on the holidays?
Home Alone
What strategies will you use to build advanced vocabulary?
Using context, etymologies, and reference tools to decode unfamiliar words and determine connotations.
How should you approach classroom participation?
Come prepared to participate by showing that you’ve read the assigned text and are ready to explore it together.
What should you include when emailing Mrs. Yoel about a missed class?
The reason for the absence (if applicable), anticipated return date, homework or assignments due, questions to clarify missed work/notes, and questions about new assignments or due dates.
In which quarter is no late homework accepted, unless the absence is excused?
In the fourth quarter, no late homework will be accepted unless the absence is excused.
What song reminds your teacher of her childhood?
You got a friend in me - Toy Story
How will research be incorporated into the curriculum?
You will generate your own questions, synthesize multiple sources, evaluate their credibility, cite appropriately, and craft coherent responses based on analysis and interpretation.
What is meant by creating a "brave space" in the classroom?
A "brave space" is an environment where everyone feels comfortable participating, learning, and sharing their ideas without fear of judgment.
What happens if you miss class but do not communicate with Mrs. Yoel?
The missed work will not be recreated, and it is your responsibility to make up the work.
How are late assignments handled in Q3?
Late assignments will be accepted for partial credit, but students will not be reminded to submit them.