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The Syllabus...

What is a Syllabus It is your course guide- KEEP IT Your syllabus will be kept in a notebook to refer back to when you have questions

Mother of three, wife, writer, dreamer, world traveler, educator Your Instructor Mrs. Lawler Mother of three, wife, writer, dreamer, world traveler, educator

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Down to Business...

Class Description Content includes appropriate experiences in written composition and the historical, cultural, and aesthetic significance of English and/or world literature. Continuing to write for a variety of purposes and audiences, students attain confidence in handling the stages of the writing process. Special attention to writing about literature, to oral communication, and to research skills and technology is given. Language and mechanics concerns are primarily dealt with in the context of student writing.

Materials 2 Inch Binder (No you may not just use a spiral notebook) One set of 5 tab dividers (white) Blue or Black Ink pens or pencils (No Color) Loose Leaf Paper- College Ruled (no exceptions) Composition Notebook

You may also want... A jump drive A dictionary MLA Handbook (7th Edition)

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Attendance & Tardies Be in class and on time daily! On Time = In your seat, READY when the bell rings Unexcused absences = Zero (0) on tests, quizzes, and homework assignments for the day Excused absences must be approved by the office

In the event of an Excused absence... You will have one day per excused day to complete missed work/tests/quizzes It is the STUDENT’S Responsibility to get the notes from class, ask for missing worksheets/assignments and to schedule make-up times for missed tests. Do not ask for work during class, but come before or after school. You can pick up missed worksheets from the file by the door.

Grades A = 90-100 Homework/Participati on = 40% B= 80-89 Assessments= 40% C= 70-79 Writing= 10% D= 60-69 Learning Check=10% F = Below 60

Class Expectations Prompt Prepared Polite Participating Produce Positive Mental Attitude

Late Work Policy All work is expected to be turned in on time. Homework maybe be submitted late, up to ONE WEEK following the deadline, unless noted otherwise HOWEVER...you may only submit 3 assignments late each semester (Aug-Dec & Jan-May)

Plagiarism

The Standards... New Standards for state requirements/assessments Daily goals & learning targets Keeping track (composition notebook) Revisiting grammar, terms, vocabulary

Other items of business... First 10 & Last 10- Don’t ask First tardy = Warning The New Writing Policy Tutoring/Extra Help (See Dry Erase Board) Parent Portal/Communication Website

Who’s got a ticket? New Bathroom/Hall pass policy Use them wisely (we know what happens when you choose poorly) Extra Credit Tangible Reward Your Responsibility

No Ticket?

This is only an overview... Other items could be added at any time We are all in this together 50/50- Reward All “A” challenge

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