1. English and Composition 9
Mrs. Stewart

2. “Meet the Teacher Night”

3. Contact Information
Mrs. Samantha Stewart
ext. 2303
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. I value our conversations!

4. Presentation Goals Teaching philosophy Course objectives
Course components
Materials and resources
Student expectations

5. Teaching Philosophy
My values as an educator: Empathy, Inquiry, Self-Awareness and Self-Appreciation It is my sincere hope and ultimate goal that each of my students leaves my course more empathetic, curious, and self-aware. I genuinely want students to recognize all they are capable of and to be proud of the individuals they are.

6. Course Objectives To emphasize the writing process;
to write in both personal and expository forms;
to develop students’ appreciation and understanding of literature and its relevance to their lives;
to review skills in grammar, usage, and vocabulary;
to develop critical thinking skills through discussion;
to prepare students for standardized reading and writing assessments.

7. Course Components Full year course Composition about 12 weeks
Literature
about 24 weeks

8. Literature Short stories and poems Hurricane by Terry Trueman
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee*
Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare*
*crossover texts with Honors course

9. Assessments 80% of grade 20% of grade Cumulative final exam
essays and projects
quizzes and tests
20% of grade
homework, journals, participation
Cumulative final exam

10. Expectations arrive on time and prepared to learn each and every day
complete assignments on time
record in assignment book
sign up for Remind texts or s
bring appropriate materials to class
respect of peers, teacher, and classroom
ask questions
keep track of grade via PowerSchool

11. Summer Reading
If your child has or is planning to complete an summer reading assignment, please remind them that book review forms are due on the first day of school.
Information about summer reading can be located on the high school webpage.

12. Materials assignment book pencil (and colored pen, highlighter)
binder with five dividers
for English only!
Students will also be responsible for bringing books and their charged laptops to class.

13. Class Policies and Contract
Please be sure to review the class policies and sign the class contract. Return the contract to Mrs. Stewart.
Handouts will be distributed to students in class. They will also be posted on Blackboard.

14. Resources and Communication
Blackboard page

16. English & Composition
Thank you! 