English III & IIIAP

What I think you should know About me as a person About me as a teacher About the organization of this class About what I expect from you

“ME” as a person PASSIONATE about all things 1.having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; 2. expressing, showing, or marked by intense or strong feeling; emotional; 3.intense or vehement, as emotions or feelings; 4. quick-tempered; irascible*

Irascible about… Pet Peeves Being late to class Talking when I’m talking Asking something I’ve just explained Getting out of your chair while I’m talking Packing up before class is over Putting on make-up or nail polish during class Combing hair during class As a person…

I can’t stand Liars Cheaters Thieves Slackers As a person…

I love My dad My dogs & cats Good conversation Good food Good books Free time “Who-done-its” Knowing new students As a person…

“ME” as a teacher I am organized I am strict I care about my job I care about your understanding I can explain things in many ways I want to help you

I believe… Everyone is different Everyone is important Everyone can learn Trying is worth a lot Learning can be fun As a teacher…

I also believe… You need structure and organization to learn. You need self-discipline to learn. You need mistakes to learn. As a teacher…

How I teach What I like to do Activities Let you discover answers Practice in class Let students teach Organize by units Vary what we do Be consistent in my expectations Reward good things What I don’t like to do Lecture Give home work Do the same thing every day Change the rules Punish a whole class for one person’s actions As a teacher…

How I organize the class Class organization…

Wrting section Writing I – 5% Daily Work Writing 2 – 15% Quizzes Writing 3 – 20% Major Papers Writing –40% Class organization…

Reading section Reading I – 5% Daily Work Reading 2 – 15% Quizzes Reading 3 – 20% Major Tests Reading -- 40% Class organization…

Miscellaneous section Misc. I – 5% Daily Work Misc. 2 – 15% Quizzes Miscellaneous – vocabulary, oral presentations, group projects/set up, etc. Class organization…

So you need… 3-Ring binder Composition book 5 Tab dividers Reading Writing Vocabulary Research Miscellaneous Class organization…

What I expect Courtesy Punctuality Responsibility Honesty Self-discipline Respect Effort Class expectations…

Courtesy 1. excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior. 2. a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression. Looks like: Not talking when I talk Not talking when someone else has the floor Taking turns

Punctuality 1. strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late; prompt. Looks like Being on time Having a note from teacher/admin if late Going to Ms. Stalburger if arriving after the bell

Bathroom pass & punctuality Bathroom Pass = your day- planner Time limit -- 5 minutes As needed, unless becomes habitual No passes first or last 10 minutes of class If you “gotta go” and the line is long, come see me Class expectations…

Responsibility (slide 1 of 2) 1. answerable or accountable, within one's power, control, or management; 2. having a capacity for moral decisions and therefore accountable; 3. capable of rational thought or action. Class expectations…

Responsibility (slide 2 of 2) Looks like Getting the make-up work when absent Turning work in on time (10% off per day until I return the graded set) Looking at the board for daily activities Asking questions when you don’t understand Getting help when you need it Class expectations…

Honesty 1. honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; 2. sincere; frank; 3. genuine or unadulterated; 4. truthful or creditable: honest weights. Looks like Doing your own work Keeping your eyes on your own paper Answering truthfully Class expectations…

Self-discipline 1. training to act in accordance with rules; drill: 2. activity, exercise, or a regimen that develops or improves a skill; 3. training of oneself, usually for improvement. Class expectations…

Looks like Running Throwing, Hitting, Cursing Fighting, Instigating fights General fooling around Weapons Self-discipline (slide 2 of 2) Class expectations…

Respect 1. to hold in esteem or honor; 2. to show regard or consideration for; 3. to refrain from intruding upon or interfering with. Looks like Listening Choosing your words Monitoring your tone Leaving other bodies and possessions alone Class expectations…

Effort 1. exertion of physical or mental power; 2. an earnest or strenuous attempt; 3. something done by exertion or hard work. Looks like You are and have been trying Work is neat and clean Work is complete Work is on time You participate Class expectations…

SAVE YOURSELF RULE #1 I dismiss the class; the bell does not. Looks like Wait until I say the magic words, “Class dismissed,” before getting up to walk out the door.

SAVE YOURSELF RULE #2 I write and sign all passes out of class

SAVE YOURSELF RULE #3 Look at the side board to see what we are doing each day.

SAVE YOURSELF RULE #4 Bring these to class every day Pencil (10¢ buy in class) Pen (25¢ buy in class) Paper Binder Do these Major assignments in blue or black ink only Daily work okay with pencil Tear scraggly-tags off left side of spiral papers

That’s me as a person & teacher Class of 2013: Welcome to my English III & IIIAP sections!