1. Mrs. Susan Best Room 2515 English 9

2. How to contact me The best way to reach me is by email: susan.best@kent.k12.wa.us susan.best@kent.k12.wa.us Phone: 253-373-4946 My website is http://teacher.kent.k12.wa.us/kentlake/sbest/ index.php http://teacher.kent.k12.wa.us/kentlake/sbest/ index.php

3. Grades Students will keep daily class work in one English journal which will be collected throughout the semester. A star in the grade book means I haven’t gotten to your student’s paper, a “0” means it wasn’t turned in or wasn’t correct. Grades are weighted as follows: 80% Summative: These assignments will assess students on the Common Core national standards for 9 th grade English. A 4 point scale is used, 3 is meeting standard. 20% Formative grades These assignments will be for practice and participation and will include homework, class work, and discussions. With larger formative assignments, the weight will be increased in the gradebook. A “0” =50% if the assignment is attempted. If not submitted it is missing and 0%.

4. Writing Curriculum Autobiographical/personal essay. Research Paper. Analytical essays. Essay of Argumentation.

5. Reading Curriculum Romeo and Juliet To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Night by Elie Weisel The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cicernos Lord of the Flies by William Golding and/or The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay. Short Stories Vocabulary. Weekly, Students will learn SAT prep vocabulary. Tests will occur every 2 weeks. It is recommended that students study vocabulary nightly. (Quizlet.com) Informational texts. Outside reading requirement. Students will be expected to read outside of class, due at the end of each quarter.

6. Textbook information Textbook is on-line Go to activate.classzone.com and enter the Activation Code 2611616-10 for the 9 th grade orange McDougall Littell Literature book. Have your student let me know if they don’t have access to a computer and I will assign them a book to keep at home.