📚 KNOW YOUR COURSE
What is the name of the core curricular resource used in English I?
McGraw Hill StudySync
What notebook should you bring to class?
A spiral or composition notebook designated only for English I.
The bell rings and you immediately stand at the door. What's wrong?
Students remain in their assigned area until dismissal and should not pack up early unless instructed.
Finish the sentence: “Expectations work ______.”
Both ways
If I'm absent, Ms. Pearson is responsible for tracking me down and giving me everything I missed.”
🧢 CAP. Students have responsibilities for obtaining and completing missed work.
What is the major assessment for Unit 1?
Personal Narrative.
Name THREE other required materials.
Folder, loose-leaf paper, pens/pencils, highlighters, or assigned text/novel.
“But Ms. Pearson, I'm done with my work. Can I get on my phone?”
No. English I is technology-free; personal electronic devices may not be used unless specifically authorized/accommodated.
Name TWO things students can expect from Ms. Pearson.
Any two listed expectations.
“AI can sometimes be used in English I if Ms. Pearson specifically permits it.”
POLICY
Name THREE skills you may study during Unit 1.
Any three listed, such as annotation, reading comprehension, inference, textual evidence, complete sentences, fragments/run-ons, subject-verb agreement, clauses, conjunctions, transitions, writing organization, revision/editing
True or False: Your English notebook is mostly for Do Nows.
False. It's used for notes, skill practice, reference materials, vocabulary, responses to texts, and classroom activities.
You don't understand the assignment. What should you do before immediately asking Ms. P?
Use 3 Before Ms. P: check available resources, review notes/directions, and consult an appropriate peer/example.
True or False: You're expected to understand everything the first time.
False
“If I disagree with someone, I'm not allowed to say anything.”
🧢 CAP. Respectful disagreement is welcome.
Which unit focuses on Family, Dreams & the American Dream?
Unit 3 — A Raisin in the Sun.
You walk into class. Name the FIVE things the syllabus says you should do.
Enter calmly/quietly → assigned seat → take out notebook/materials → review board → begin Do Now.
You missed class yesterday. What's your responsibility?
Check the designated location for missed work, speak with a classmate when appropriate, review notes/materials, complete work within the makeup period, and contact Ms. Pearson if clarification/support is still needed.
Complete Ms. Pearson's statement: “You do not have to know everything. You do have to be willing to ______.”
Learn
“If I use ChatGPT to write my assignment and submit it as my own, that's okay as long as I edit it.”
🧢 BIG CAP. 😭 AI-generated writing may not be submitted as the student's own work.
Put these major assessments in order: Memoir, Action Proposal, Character Analysis Chart, Family Case Study, Personal Narrative.
Personal Narrative → Character Analysis Chart → Family Case Study → Memoir → Action Proposal.
Your notebook has disappeared into the mysterious abyss known as your backpack for three weeks. 😭 Name TWO syllabus expectations you're failing to meet.
Bringing required materials and keeping the English I notebook/folder organized.
Your friend says, “Just send me your answers. I'll change some words.” What should you say?
No. Copying another student's work/allowing another person to submit your work violates academic integrity.
A classmate respectfully disagrees with your interpretation of a text. Who is automatically wrong?
Neither person. Respectful disagreement is welcome; disrespect is not.
“Every student has the right to learn, and our classroom expectations exist to protect that right.”
POLICY — that's essentially the foundation of our classroom non-negotiables.