1. UP English 9 Mrs. Danna Text Class Overview Class Goals WELCOME TO
UP English 9: UP English 9 lays the foundation for advanced reading, writing and thinking skills that will be used in preparation for college. I have designed the course to be a rich, engaging, and thought-provoking experience to help you become a better reader, writer, listener, speaker, critical thinker, and member of society. My philosophy as a teacher is to equip you with transferrable skills that will actually help you in real life. Ten years from now, it will not matter if you can remember the cast of “Romeo and Juliet” or the plot of To Kill a Mockingbird. What will matter is your ability to think critically and creatively, respond to texts and media, communicate effectively with other humans, understand different perspectives, and use the power of literacy to change your life and this crazy world for the better.
I can support my analysis and understanding of a text by citing relevant details from that text.
I can analyze similar themes across multiple texts by comparing and contrasting the development of those themes as well as the specific details surrounding them.
I can analyze the author’s choices regarding the development of characters, ideas or themes, the setting, as well as the structure of the text.
I can analyze and evaluate how effective an argument is.
I can determine the author’s purpose in a text and analyze the effect it has on the text itself.
I can analyze literary devices as well as word choice in order to better understand a text.
I can determine the meaning of words using context clues and roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
I can use English grammar and conventions appropriately and correctly.
Apply the writing process through planning, drafting, revising, and editing.
I can write an effective argumentative essay.
UP English 9
Text
Mrs. Danna
Holt Literature and Language Arts series
Vocabulary Workshop
Novels: The Alchemist, Lord of the Flies, To Kill a Mockingbird, Romeo and Juliet
CSU Rhetorical Writing Modules
Outside reading
Room # 112
Ext. 112
Conference Period: 7th

2. Grades Expectations Required Materials Required Materials Homework
Quizzes, major tests or essays given during units & novels.
Weekly & quarterly vocabulary and grammar quizzes, semester finals.
1. Stay on task- Unless instructed otherwise, work quietly on class assignments at your desk.
2. Respect others—Keep hands and inconsiderate comments to yourself. There should be no side chatter while teacher or fellow students are reading aloud or leading discussion. Respect fellow students’ right to learn and the teacher’s right to teach.
3. Respect school property—Do not mark or write on desks. Only write on white boards and overheads when asked to do so.
4. Be prepared—Arrive to class on time with necessary materials, writing utensils, and homework assignments ready to turn in and discuss.
5. Have fun while learning— We will work, but hopefully have some fun in the process. A positive attitude will help.
Pen and/or sharpened pencil.
2 inch binder- Including 8 section dividers and college-ruled paper.
Post-It’s
All completed assignments ready to turn in at beginning of class.
Bring your vocabulary book and your extra-curricular novel daily.
Willingness to think and learn.
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F
LATE WORK:
Nightly and weekly homework will not be accepted late. Plan ahead!
MAKE-UP WORK:
Accepted only for excused absences. Must be turned in with-in 1 day of a 1 day absence, with-in 2 days of a 2 day absence and so on. Missed tests must be made up before or after school. Weekly vocabulary tests must be made up before the next test, except in cases of extended absences. This is your responsibility!
Beginning of class  Be in your seat before the bell rings, put your phone/headphones away, fill out your daily agenda, complete the warm-up and wait for further instruction.
During class  Be an active participant in your learning. Listen, collaborate, and ask questions.
End of class  Stay in your seat until dismissal by Mrs. Danna.
Recommended Supplies
Highlighters
Colored pens
Electronic dictionary-100,000 words or more (or download the Merriam-Webster Dictionary app to your phone).
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Consequences for not meeting school and class expectations.
Required Materials
Homework
1. All work will be done in complete sentences. Restate the question then your response. Never write just “yes” or “no.”
2. Work must be legible and dark enough to be read by me. If I can’t read your work, I will give you a C/R for “can’t read.” You will have one opportunity to re-write the lesson—at lunch, or after school on the day I collect the lesson. You will receive a “0” for any illegible assignments thereafter.
1st time: Student stays after class for corrective review and loses daily participation points.
2nd time: 15-minute detention during the lunch or after school.
3rd time: Parents notified for possible parent conference and student is referred to the vice-principle.
• If the detention is not served on the date assigned, the consequences will proceed to the next step, including referral.