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Denise Blain English9-3 & Reading/Writing Workshop School Students work to: Class website:

Office Hours Monday: by appointment Monday: by appointment Tuesday: 2:10 - 3pm Tuesday: 2:10 - 3pm Wednesday: 2:10 - 3pm Wednesday: 2:10 - 3pm Thursday: 2:10 – 3pm Thursday: 2:10 – 3pm Friday: by appointment Friday: by appointment

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Grades are calculated by percentages: Grades are calculated by percentages: Notebook/Journals 15% Notebook/Journals 15% Homework/Class Work 20% Quizzes 25% Exams/Essays/ Projects 40%

Make Up Work: Students will have frequent quizzes throughout the quarter and at least two exams per quarter. They will always be given sufficient notice about when these will be given, a thorough review of the material, and the format (s) of the assessment. They will always be given sufficient notice about when these will be given, a thorough review of the material, and the format (s) of the assessment. Therefore, I do not allow students make up failed quizzes or exams. Therefore, I do not allow students make up failed quizzes or exams.

Late policies No late homework accepted: students have until the end of the day (2:05) to get work in for full credit No late homework accepted: students have until the end of the day (2:05) to get work in for full credit Essays & Projects: For the 1 st Semester ONLY if papers come in late this will result in a loss of FIVE POINTS PER DAY UP TO FIVE DAYS, AFTER WHICH THE HIGHEST GRADE STUDENTS MAY ACHIEVE WILL BE 50. Essays & Projects: For the 1 st Semester ONLY if papers come in late this will result in a loss of FIVE POINTS PER DAY UP TO FIVE DAYS, AFTER WHICH THE HIGHEST GRADE STUDENTS MAY ACHIEVE WILL BE 50.

Academic Expectations: Students are responsible for their work. Students enrolled in this class must complete work in a timely manner and at a level of quality that reflects high academic standards. Motivation and commitment to quality work standards are essential requirements. Students are required to see me for missing work due to absences, and are encouraged to seek extra help when they need it.

Behavior Expectations: Students are expected to come to class on time and prepared. Students should have a willingness to think, listen, and engage in class. It is my goal, as well as the school’s goal, to create a positive and safe learning environment in which all students can maximize his/her potential. Therefore, I have high expectations when it comes to classroom procedures and behaviors. Failure to meet these expectations will result in detention and possible removal from the class and the loss of credit.

Reading Semester 1 Short Stories from Glencoe Anthology Textbook Short Stories from Glencoe Anthology Textbook Literature circles, student choice from the following Literature circles, student choice from the following The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon Big Mouth & Ugly Girl by Joyce Carol Oates Big Mouth & Ugly Girl by Joyce Carol Oates You Don’t Know Me by Steven Klass You Don’t Know Me by Steven Klass To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Odyssey by Homer The Odyssey by Homer Independent Reading (student choice) Independent Reading (student choice)

Writing Focus: Expository/Writing to Inform Several Short Literary Analysis Pieces Several Short Literary Analysis Pieces District Writing Prompt District Writing Prompt Literary Analysis Essay Literary Analysis Essay To Kill a Mockingbird Constructed Response (essay test) To Kill a Mockingbird Constructed Response (essay test) Journals: creative and prompted Journals: creative and prompted

Suggestions for Support at Home… Visit the web site so you know we are doing in class Visit the web site so you know we are doing in class web site so you know we are doing in class web site so you know we are doing in class Power Grade – Encourage your student to talk to me about grades Power Grade – Encourage your student to talk to me about grades Have students show you completed work, remind them to turn it in. Have students show you completed work, remind them to turn it in. Have your student read his or her essays aloud to you prior to turning them in. Have your student read his or her essays aloud to you prior to turning them in. Encourage your student to stay for extra help if needed Encourage your student to stay for extra help if needed Contact me immediately with ANY questions or concerns Contact me immediately with ANY questions or concerns

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