Classroom Expectations
Name one thing students are expected to do when they come to class.
Be prepared and on time.
What type of evidence should you learn to integrate and embed into your writing?
Textual evidence
What is the title of the novel studied in Unit 4?
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
According to the syllabus, are cheating and plagiarism tolerated?
No. There is no tolerance for cheating or plagiarism.
The first time the cell phone policy is broken, this happens...
The phone gets taken to the office to be picked up by the student at the end of the day.
You're in a class discussion and strong disagree with another student's opinion. What does the syllabus say you should do?
Respect the other student's opinion and contribution.
Your teacher gives you an article and asks you to break down its claims, evidence, and reasoning. Which course skill are you using?
Evaluating, interpreting, and dissecting information.
Unit 1 focuses on memoir-based nonfiction short stories and essays. What major question does the unit ask about our experiences and backgrounds?
How do our experiences and backgrounds change the way we see and interact with the world?
A students submits a paper written entirely by AI and claims they wrote it themselves. According to the syllabus, what is this considered?
A form of plagiarism because the paper is not the student's original work.
The second time the cell phone policy is broken...
The cell phone gets taken away until the end of the day. It must be picked up by a parent/guardian.
Your teacher gives you directions, but you decide to wait until she says them again before following them. What expectation did you violate?
Students are expected to follow directions the first time they are given.
What skill involves persuading an audience through deliberate choices in langauge and presentation?
Rhetoric
Which unit includes debate, research, rhetoric, argumentative writing, and a speech?
Unit 3
A student violates the Academic Honesty policy. Name two possible consequences.
-Loss of credit with no makeup permitted
-Referral to the Learning Director
-Parent/guardian contacted
-Dropped from the class
-Suspension from school
-Removal from leadership positions
If you take your phone out to check the time/check a message, what happens?
Your phone gets taken away/sent to the office. Parent/guardian is contacted.
Your friend asks to borrow one of your teacher's supplies. Your friend uses it and leaves without returning it. What classroom expectation did your friend forget?
Return supplies you borrow.
During a debate, someone presents an argument that contradicts yours. Instead of ignoring it, you acknowledge it and respond with reasoning and evidence. What skill are you demonstrating?
Anticipating and addressing counterarguments with an effective rebuttal.
Match the novel to its unit: The Great Gatsby and The Road
The Great Gatsby--> Unit 2
The Road--> Unit 4
A student cheats on an exam. They argue, "But I can just retake it, right?"
No. The syllabus states that loss of credit for an assignment or test may occur with NO makesup permitted.
If you need to make a Securly Pass, it's ok to take out your phone to make a pass?
NOPE
You walk into class late, haven't completed the assignment, start talking while another student is speaking, and have your phone out. Name four classroom expectations/policies you have potentially violated.
-Be prepared/on time
Complete assignments on time
Participate respectfully
Respect others' contributions
Follow the cell phone policy
Take responsibility for your own learning
You are preparing a persuasive speech. You research a controversial topic, evaluate your sources, anticipate what the opposing side will argue, develop rebuttals, and then present your position to an audience.
Name at least THREE skills or assignments from the syllabus that you're using.
-research
-rhetoric
-debate
-counterarugments
-rebuttals
-speech
-evaluating/interpreting information
-argumentative writing
Unit 2- The Great Gatsby
A student uses AI to write an essay, submits it as their own, and is caught. Name three possible consequences listed in teh sullabus.
Loss of credit with NO makeup permitted
Referral to the LD
Parent/guardian contacted
Suspension from school
Removal from all leadership positions for the remainder of the school year
When is it acceptable to have your phone visible?
During passing period (before entering the classroom), and during lunchtime.