Grammar
Explain the difference between to, too, and two
to=directional
too=also
two=2
True or False: Ms Previti offers flexible options for most summatives
True! I try to have prompt variation and multimodal options to cater to the strengths and preferences to each student
Does Ms Previti have kids?
Absolutely not! I am a proud auntie though
Comparing two things using like or as
Simile
Panic! You wake up on the day of an in-class summative with the flu! What do you do?
Email Ms Previti as soon as you can (with proper email etiquette) explaining you'll be missing class, and offer days/plans of when you want to make up the summative.
What's wrong with the following sentence (bonus points if you can tell me the name of what's wrong):
We broke up because we was fighting all the time.
Subject-Verb Agreement - should be "we WERE fighting" - "was" would only work for singular subjects (he was, I was, etc.)
True or False: we'll be reading 4 classic American Literature novels this year
False! Boring! We will be reading a variety of texts, including novels, short stories, musicals, plays, music, podcasts, spoken word, and speeches. I want to make this as versatile as possible to give you a well rounded education on what literature means in America today.
Which of the following sports did Ms Previti play in college: volleyball, golf, boxing, flag football
Boxing
Define irony
Bonus points if you can identify the 3 types!
A contrast between expectation and reality
Situational, verbal, dramatic
Panic! You forgot to finish your homework before class. What do you do?
Talk to Ms Previti before class or send an email apologizing/taking accountability for not completing the assignment on time and commit to having it submitted by.. whenever you can, but be specific.
Explain the difference between there, their, and they're
there=place
their=possession
they're=they are
How long do you have to submit late assignments?
1 week after unit is over
Volleyball
What is a symbol/symbolism?
When something represents something else on a deeper level
Panic! You were not using class time effectively and have to complete a major project at home, but you're super confused about a part of it and don't know what to do. It's due tomorrow. What do you do?
Well, maybe use your class time effectively in the future.
But for now, text a friend in class or see if you can google the question on your own. If you still can't figure it out, email Ms Previti being as specific as possible. Ask for an extension if needed.
What kind of punctuation is appropriate in the sentence below:
I want to try out for basketball_ however, I don't know if I have the time.
; semicolon
What is my revision policy?
Opportunities to improve grades on formatives and summatives can be earned through revisions for all students, upon teacher discretion. If students wish to improve their grade through revision, they must contact their teacher, receive feedback, and implement the feedback into their revision (within two weeks of grade posting).
Where did Ms Previti go to college?
Clemson University
What does annotating look like?
underlining key phrases; using symbols to indicate significance, confusion, or mood; writing notes, identifying key thematic topics
Panic! You're in a group project and your presentation is tomorrow, and one person in your group has not completed their slides. What do you do?
Try to contact that student (text or email) in a timely manner (you can bcc me if you want). If they don't respond in a few hours, email me and explain the situation and we'll figure out a solution.
What's wrong with the following sentence (bonus points if you can identify the name of what's wrong):
I love going to the mall, I hope I find a new outfit.
Comma Splice! You can't just use a comma to separate two independent clauses (a phrase that can stand alone)
Who is responsible for keeping track of a student's grades, assignments, missing work, and revision needs?
You! I will not remind you about missing work. I will not ask you to revise your work to improve a grade. I will not email you what you missed, unless you email me first.
Which of the following is NOT one of Ms Previti's hobbies: golf, poker, musical theater, crocheting
crocketing (never even tried it), but I do love golf, poker, and musical theater (it's important to have variety in life yk)
Define theme
The central message or deeper meaning of a work
Panic! It's legit the busiest week of your life: starting a new job, 3 tests, wrestling practice everyday, babysitting your cousin, prepping for audition for musical, and friend group drama is ensuing. You're supposed to be working on a major assignment for English, but your brain isn't braining and you're starting to get anxious about not finishing. What do you do?
Don't worry! Ms Previti is very understanding :) All I ask is that you communicate these things to me ahead of time and we can work out a suitable extension or plan to help support you through the assignment.
If you email me "i need an extension" the day before it's due, I will be less understanding <3