Learning Expectations
Does the following action meet our class learning expectation? (as written on syllabus) You must state why.
A student throws pencil at another student, immediately looks at the teacher and says "Miss he threw it at me first!"
No this does not meet our learning expectation because that student is causing another student harm and disrupting the learning environment.
20% of your final grade. (You must name three items)
What are classwork, homework, and minor assessments?
What is the first novel we will be reading together as a class?
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
True or False: Late work is accepted if a student has documentation.
True. ONLY if a student has documentation. For example, a doctor's note or late/extension pass from Ms. Husbands.
How many materials are needed for American Literature with Ms. Husbands?
4
Does the following action meet our class learning expectation? (as written on syllabus) You must state why.
Entering the classroom silently, and beginning the strong start/do now.
Yes. This action does not interfere with student learning, harm others or prevent a student from being their best self.
40% of your final grade.
What are major assessments?
Anchor texts The Bluest Eye & A Streetcar named Desire. (You must name the unit and number)
Unit 3: Synthesizing Ideas - The myth of the American Woman
What is Monday - Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm?
How often should I bring all required materials to class?
Daily!
Does the following action meet our class learning expectation? (as written on syllabus) You must state why.
A student puts their head down in class because their stomach hurts and they've had a long day.
No. This student, although they are not at their best should communicate with their teacher and follow the teacher's next steps from there.
What will major assessments consist of?
All unit examinations.
In this unit you will be assessed by writing a personal statement. (You must name the unit and number)
Unit 5: Team, Transform, and Transmit
What happens Monday and Thursday @3:20pm - 4:00pm by appointment only?
American Literature tutoring hours.
True or False: I ALWAYS need a highlighter for Ms. Husbands class.
False. A highlighter is not a necessity. You can underline with your pen/pencil.
Does the following action meet our class learning expectation? (as written on syllabus) You must state why.
A student begins eating a snack, or drinking anything other than water.
No. This does not follow the class learning expectation. Eating, while it may not distract the one doing it, will distract others.
What type of assignments make up your classwork grade? (You must name 4)
Worksheets, notebook checks, novel checks, and participation
True or False: Five of our anchor texts have been turned into a movie/play.
True
The only form of AI an American Literature student can use for SUPPORT and not just copying and pasting.
What is Project Toni?
True or False: I can write my notes on loose-leaf paper I ripped from a friends book and still be considered prepared for Ms. Husbands class.
False. I must always have my notebook. This will affect your participation grade.
As a group come up with your own example of what following our learning expectation does AND does not look like.
Answers may vary.
Bonus Question: Which of the following is Ms. Husbands favorite movie of all time?
A) The Black Panther, B) Dream Girls, C) Shrek, D) 2 Fast 2 Furious
B) Dream Girls
Bonus Question: How many siblings does Ms. Husbands have?
A) 0, B) 2, C) 5, D) 4
A) Jersey, B) Brooklyn, C) The Bronx, D) Long Island
C) The Bronx
Bonus Question: Which of the following is Ms. Husbands favorite snack/dessert?
A) Banana Pudding, B)Gummy bears, C) Hersey dark chocolate D) All of the above
D) All of the above