Schoology, Zoom, and Beyond
Where can you find the Academic Plan?
What texts, or types of texts, will we use in Unit 1?
Illustrated Myth (7th)
The Outsiders (8th)
Name two "To Be" words that would be relevant to working with your peers online.
Examples: Kind, respectful, understanding, etc.
What grade indicates a meeting of expectations?
3.5, 90%, A-
How is attendance taken in Challenge English?
It is taken through Zoom during video meetings. On asynchronous days there will be an attendance link.
What time should you enter the Zoom waiting room?
Five minutes before class and/or homeroom.
What text, or types of texts, will be used in Unit 3?
Tangerine (7th)
Collection of Holocaust stories
Sam and James have English during different periods of the day. Sam shares an assignment with James in Google Docs so that he can help him make revisions. James decides to copy/paste part of Sam's assignment into his own assignment. This is an example of what?
Plagiarism
What percentage grade is considered incomplete?
Anything 50% or below.
How should students participate in Zoom meetings?
Students should at least have use of their microphone (no chat-only participants). Students can also use the chat and reactions features.
Where can you access English assignments?
Students can access their assignments on the calendar or in each unit folder.
How will we begin each unit?
A student looks up definitions of terms online during a quiz. This is an example of what?
Cheating
What are the three grading categories?
Academic Responsibility, Formative Assessments, Summative Assessments
What should students do if they missed a Zoom meeting?
Students should check Schoology for materials and assignments. Students should check in with their teachers for any clarifying questions.
What is the best way to contact Mrs. Hamm outside of Zoom meetings?
Schoology messaging or email.
What are some ways in which you can read assigned texts?
Audiobook, hard copy, etc.
What are the consequences of cheating and/or plagiarism?
Students may receive disciplinary action and/or loss of credit.
What are examples of formative assessments?
What should a student do if they have missed work, or are not happy with a grade?
Students should contact their teacher to retake or make up graded work (up to a Level 3).
Where are PowerPoint slides posted?
PowerPoint slides are posted in each unit folder at the top of the page.
What are some skills we will work on this year?
Text evidence, writer's craft, etc.
What does S.O.A.R. stand for?
Service oriented, optimistic, active, respect.
What are some examples of summative assessments?
What should students do if they know they are going to be absent?
Students should have their family email or call the ATTENDANCE LINE so that their absence can be excused.