Course Overview
Who is the teacher for this course?
What is Mrs. Lowe
What must students do immediately after walking into the classroom?
What is grab materials and start the 'Do Now'
Happens if you shout out in class or leave your seat without permission
What is breaking the behavior contract; may result in consequences
Assignments are due
What is on the date provided
Students must be doing this when the bell rings to avoid a tardy
What is be in their seats
Two literary genres students will explore in this course
What is novels, short stories, poetry, drama, non-fiction (any of these two)
What happens if you don't finish the 'Do Now' on time?
What is loss of credit, no extra time
Possible consequence for breaking classroom rules
What is Call home, grade deduction, detention, loss of privileges, ISS
The penalty for turning in work 4 days late
What is the grade drops to 50
Student can be this late before needing a tardy pass from the attendance office
What is 5 minutes |
The ultimate goal when it comes to essay writing
What is write clear and organized
What is the rule about cell phone use
What is not allowed per Texas state law; warning first, then turn in phone
Students must do this before speaking during discussions
What is raise their hand
After this many days late, a student gets a zero
What is more than 5 days
The grace period for students coming from the main campus
What is 10 minutes
Additional skills besides literature students will work on
What is Grammar, vocabulary, and research skills
Who/what dismisses the class?
What is Mrs. Lowe, not the bell
The policy on causing harm to classmates
What is no verbal or physical harm; part of behavior contract
The consequence for cheating on an exit ticket
What is an automatic zero
This person is responsible of getting missed work after an absence
What is the student
The four main skills this course will focus on developing
What is reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Must be on your paper to receive full credit
What is full name, date, class period
Students must do this when they need help with work
What is ask for help and not distract others
The policy for eating/drinking in class
What is it's not allowed unless documented medical need
After this many days without making up missed work, it becomes a zero
What is 5 days