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.
What is homework?
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?
3
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 text The Bluest Eye. (You must name the unit and number)
Unit 2
What is Monday - Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm?
The appropriate time to contact Ms. Husbands via email or text message.
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 expected to write a personal statement. (You must name the unit and number)
Unit 5
What happens Monday, Tuesday and Thursday @3:20pm - 4:20pm in room 406.
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 in place of doing work. In other words, the student is just eating and doing no work.
No. This does not follow the class learning expectation. Solely eating and not being on task interferes with learning and reflects lunch time. This is a classroom, not a cafeteria.
What type of assignments make up your classwork grade? (You must name 4)
Worksheets, notebook checks, novel checks, and participation
True or False: Four 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 and classwork 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.
The time frame in which I can make up classwork and minor/major assessments.
Up to one week after the due date, during tutoring. This is subject to change following Q1.
True or False: You can make up homework reading quizzes and annotations.
Yes. With documentation.
What a student should do when absent from class.
What is logging onto google classroom and finding the assignments I am responsible for?
Bonus Question: Who is Ms. Husbands favorite musical artist?
Beyonce.