2. Introduction to Freshmen English First some expectations…

3. Come to class prepared

4. Be Involved – constructively.

5. Be Respectful!

6. Write your name. Seriously.

7. We work bell to bell. EVERY. DAY.

8. And remember…

9. ALWAYS SEEK HELP!

10. The Curriculum

11. Texts  Ender’s Game  The Odyssey  Romeo and Juliet  The Anthem  “The Most Dangerous Game”  “The Cask of Amontillado”  “The Gift of the Magi”  Non-fiction reading to include speeches and memoirs  Assorted short reading to include songs, spiritual texts, poetry and news stories  Students will also view artwork, excerpts from movies, and O Brother Where Art Thou

12. Skill Focus – Daily Work Grammar Close reading Writing EXPECT: Homework Skills-based tests Independent reading YOU MUST STUDY OR YOU WILL SEE YOUR GRADES DROP!

13. Detail Stuff

14. Grades 55% of grade is tests and essays 35% of grade is daily work that is checked for correctness 10% is homework and “participation” grades. THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT.

15. Lateness Late Work Every day late your grade drops 10 points. This INCLUDES turning in an assignment the same day it was collected if it is AFTER I have collected the class’s paper. Work more than 4 days late is NOT ACCEPTED! Period. Late to Class Freshmen have no bells. I stand in the hall, and I enter class when the clock rolls over to start time. If you are not in class, then you are late. If you are late (without a legitimate excuse – teacher note, etc.), you get a write-up. Period.

16. Discipline If you are late, or you continue to break a rule after one warning, or you do something blatantly offensive, I will write you up. No matter how cute you are.

18. Homework Please do one of the following for class tomorrow: 1.Master Kung Fu. 2.Switch religions for a day. 3.Wear a fake mustache for 24 hours. 4.End world hunger. 5.Find your nemesis, earn their trust, then vanquish them (preferably with magic). 6.In the shower, use conditioner first, then shampoo just to see what happens. (I’m curious).

19. No but seriously… Your homework is to get your syllabus signed. I want it back by Friday. It will be your first grade. AND Text me at (270)971-4655 1 st period text @32dfa 2 nd period text @eaad3 3 rd period text @01928d 4 th period text @0fa05