Class Procedures/ Expectations
What is the number one class expectation in my class?
Respect me, respect peers, respect yourself
What font and size should an MLA formatted paper be in? Why this specific font?
times new roman, 12; it's a serif font
List all the six traits
Ideas, Organization, Voice, Fluency, Word Choice, Conventions
Who created Star Wars?
George Lucas
What was the only word left behind at the colony of Roanoke? DOUBLE if you can tell me what it meant
CROATOAN- an island/tribe south of Roanoke
When do I offer tutoring?
By appointment only
How many extra spaces should be between paragraphs in an MLA formatted essay?
NONE
What is the rule for organization?
good organization is NEVER noticed, bad organization is ALWAYS
What famous fashion brand has a stylized "LV" as their logo?
Louis Vuitton
What year did DB Cooper hijack NW Orient flight 305?
1971
What is my policy on assignment extensions?
Communicate the needs PRIOR to the due date
How should you format the title of an MLA essay?
no differently, just centered
What is the rule about word choice?
BEST word, not always longest/smartest
How many gold medals did Simone Biles take home from the 2024 Paris Olympics?
3
Where would you find Tessie? Need Lake name and the MOUNTAIN RANGE
Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Mountains
What four types of writing will we be doing this year, which quarter will we be doing them?
Q1: Explanatory
Q2: Argumentative
Q3: Research
Q4: Narrative
What information is ABSOLUTELY necessary in a parenthetical citation, and where does the period go?
author LAST name; after the citation
What is fluency? What is at least one way we can improve it
The way ideas flow together; transitions, lengthen sentences, vary sentence structure, avoid repetition etc.
Name four zodiac signs
Aries, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius
What did Dan Cooper ask the FBI to give him in exchange for the hostages on flight 305?
200,000 in cash and four parachutes
Write the names of EVERY member of your team roster in capture the flag.
Answers will vary
Provide all necessary information for a heading in the correct order
First Name Last Name
Assignment Name
Class Name
DUE Date
WHY do we use six traits? Will accept several answers
objective grading; better for improvement/comments; specific requirements on rubric; all papers the same etc.
What style of Artwork was Claude Monet famous for?
Impressionism
Who was the Australian minister of defense who declared war on Emus?
George Pearce