1. Welcome to Ms.Silverstein’s English 2R Class!

2. What do I need for English class?
1) Three ring binder with loose-leaf paper
2) Sturdy folder for holding a lot of handouts
3) Five dividers labeled as follows:
Writing
Literature
3) Vocabulary
4) MUGS (mechanics, usage and grammar)
5) Other (usually for writing prompts)

3. Teacher Expectations:
Author techniques
Listen and learn
Contact with parents and guidance
Models
Goals
Scholarly work
Plagiarism vigilance

4. Student Expectations Come to class and be on time.
Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day.
Bring all necessary materials to class.
Listen carefully.
No headphones, cell phones, electronic devices or other homework for different classes.
No “working together” or internet help unless instructed to do so.
Inform me of life events.
Adhere to school rules and codes.
Always abide by honor code.

5. How is my grade determined?
Point system
Weighting: 70/30
Essays/papers:
points
Homework: varied/5 points
Projects, presentations: varied
Vocab quizzes:
45 points
Vocab midterm and final:
100 points

6. Turnitin.com
Per. C 2R: Class ID:
PASSWORD: squash 

7. How can I earn free points?
Accountable talk
Class work
Notes
Arrive early
Listen
Be respectful

8. How can I lose points? Disruptions Speaking out of turn Cheating
Plagiarizing
Not completing classwork
Cellphone/electronic devices visible
Eating in class

9. Homework
Homework is posted on the board and on your monthly calendars.
Homework should be done nightly and not postponed. Put in a solid hour per night on English alone.
Homework will be marked late if not shown on day of return after absent.
No “help”—all homework should be completed independently unless otherwise indicated in directions.

10. What will I learn? Writing
Literary Analysis
Close Reading
Narrative
Informational/Explanatory
Argument

11. What will I learn? Vocabulary
Book will be used through the end of junior year.
Ten units per year
Units 1-10 this year
Exercises: Completing the sentences, synonyms, antonyms, choosing the right word
Vocab chart
Quiz (45 points)
Midterm/Final (100 points)

12. What will I learn this year? Literature

13. What will I learn? Grammar, Usage, Mechanics
Parts of speech
Parts of the sentence
Sentence structure
Sentence type
Punctuation
Agreement
Homophones

14. Standardized Testing Benchmark Assessments: Narrative: October 20-27
Informational/Explanatory:
December 17-23
Argument: Feb 25-March 5
PARCC Testing:
March 2-May 22

15. Honor Code
“On my honor, I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this test, quiz, etc.
Type all papers and upload to turnitin.com by due date (penalty if late to turnitin)
Any undocumented or improperly documented material included in your work is considered plagiarism.
Any talking or visible notes or phones during an exam are considered cheating.

16. How can I learn more? Website: skyesil.wordpress.com/