The Course
What is an informational text? Give examples.
An informational text is typically nonfiction and not for entertainment purposes. Examples include newspapers, billboards, social media posts, instruction manuals, essays, etc.
Name two ways that you can virtually communicate with Ms. Kerstiens.
Remind and email
What does it mean to be punctual?
To be punctual means to be on time for class and to submit your work on time.
What is Ms. Kerstiens' grading system called?
Total point system
What are some examples of literature?
Books, poems, dramas, short stories.
What time might Ms. Kerstiens stop answering her emails/reminds quickly?
4:00pm
What does it mean to be a learner?
Being a learner includes following directions, staying on task, asking questions, taking risks, and approaching new challenges with a growth attitude.
Name at least 3 important COVID-19 policies.
How many points can homework / classwork be worth?
1-25 points
What kind of writing will we focus most on in this class?
Argument
What online learning platform will use to submit assignments in this classroom?
Schoology
What happens if you break a rule for the third time?
If I am missing an assignment, and Ms. Kerstiens has already entered the grades for that assignment into iNOW, what will I see for my grade?
(Don't worry; this will change when you turn it in).
What minimum percentage of points will Ms. Kerstiens deduct from unexcused late work?
A minimum of 5% of total points
What do you think the "speaking and listening" part of this class might include? Use context clues to help you.
Speaking and listening includes debates, discussions, presentations, etc.
What should you and a parent text to 81010 to join the Remind messaging system?
@83a977
What happens if you break a rule for the second time?
Student/teacher conference and restorative plan.
Oh no!!! Life has thrown some really rough stuff at me lately, and I am really struggling mentally/emotionally. I don't want to get a bad grade on this assignment, but there's no way I can turn it in on time. What should I do?
Ms. Kerstiens is going to give you a zero, and she's not going to feel bad about it. You had your chance, brother, and you blew it. (The first time you plagiarize, I allow you to redo the assignment).
Name all five areas of study in this English course.
Reading of literature, reading of informational text, writing, language, and speaking/listening.
What is Ms. Kerstiens' email address? You must spell it correctly in one try.
mkerstiens@colbert.k12.al.us
Describe a restorative plan.
A restorative plan is a plan that we create so you can "right your wrongs." It is a plan to help you repair the harm you have caused.
It's the end of the 9 weeks. I have had the opportunity to earn 875 points this semester, but because I didn't get perfect scores on all my assignments, I only earned 633 points. What is my grade in the class?
72 (C)
It's week three of school. So far, we have had four assignments taken for a grade. Here's what I made on them:
Assignment 1: 23/25
Assignment 2: 42/50
Assignment 3: 9/10
Assignment 4: 12/15
What is my grade in the class right now?
86 (B)