1. Medford High School Mr. David Ambrose English 10 Standard: British Literature Thursday, September 25, 2008

2. Welcome, parents! Thank you for coming this evening. Goals for tonight: To help you understand the work we will be doing throughout the school year. To explain my expectations for my students. To share information about how you can support learning at home.

3. Curriculum Goals To create a safe and comfortable learning environment for each student. To provide each student the opportunity to express himself/herself in a variety of appropriate and creative ways. To analyze and evaluate literature from various genres and time periods. To foster a love and appreciation for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. To prepare for standardized tests such as the MCAS and PSAT.

4. Grading Policies Every student has the opportunity to succeed. Quarterly grades will be calculated as follows: Homework20% Tests 20% Essays20% Projects 15% Participation15% Quizzes10% Printed grade reports are available upon request.

5. Class Information Literature An overview of British literature Standardized Test Preparation PSAT (October 18, 2008) MCAS (Spring 2009) Reading and Writing Workshop Self-selected reading; creative writing Grammar Vocabulary

6. MCAS An important focus for sophomore year Graduation requirement John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Weekly preparation on Fridays Weekly vocabulary and grammar www.doe.mass.edu “MCAS” “Test Items” MCAS Question of the Day A tip for MCAS success: read, read, read!

7. How to get Involved Please bookmark the course website. www.misterambrose.com On the website, you will find the following: Current and archived homework assignments An e-mail link Examples of student work Links to help your child with homework

8. Goals What are your goals for your child this year? Is there anything you want me to know so that I may be a better teacher for your child? Is there anything you would like to share about your child’s personality, interests, or previous academic experiences?

9. Questions? Does anyone have any questions? Parent-Teacher Conferences Following first quarter report cards 781.264.0881 misterambrose@yahoo.com www.misterambrose.com

10. Thank you for coming!