1. Who We Are and What We Do Composition 9 at Cardinal Hayes High School

2. We read together We write together We talk together We figure out what we need to work on We work on it We take our time We get it right We get smarter The Process

3. All authors share a toolbox This will be the book we use to access the toolbox We will read closely, looking for ways to access authorial intent and learning to write about it in intelligent ways If we can do it with this text, we should be able to do it with others, too The Text

4. What is close reading? What is a historical-critical approach to analysis? For Your Consideration

5. The Materials A blue or black ink pen A spiral notebook A highlighter

6. A Do-Now for review and preview New material Presentation Small group work Lecture Discussion Line-by-line reading Review and exit The Class Period

7. UnitIntroductionBiography, Bibliography, and Legacy LanguageThe Hobbit Timing1-2 Weeks4-6 Weeks2-4 Weeks6 Months DescriptionSyllabus and Setup Tolkien StudyGrammar Baseline Close Reading and Analysis Our Year

8. Our Grade CategoryAttendancePromptnessClass Participation In-Class Assignments Take-Home Assignments Weight10 Percent 20 Percent30 Percent DescriptionBe hereBe on timeWork while you are here Do your do- now’s and study for your quizzes Submit your essays

9. Year Grades CategoryQuarter 1Quarter 2Midterm Essay Quarter 3Quarter 4Final Essay Weight20 Percent 10 Percent 20 Percent 10 Percent

10. Start at http://www.cardinalhayes.org/http://www.cardinalhayes.org/ Scroll over “Academics” on the top of the page Click “Academic Departments” Click “English Department” Click “Staff” Click “Mr. Francisco Lameiro” On the left, click to access presentations and practice resources On the bottom, click on your class period to navigate to access the syllabus, curriculum materials, and homework Online Resources

11. What is grammar? Why is it important? For Your Consideration

12. Start at http://www.turnitin.com/http://www.turnitin.com/ Click “Create Account” at the top of the page On the bottom, click “Student” Enter the unique class ID ID for Period is The password is Lameiro Follow the other instructions to create your account Joining Turnitin

13. Login when you need to submit an essay Click on the assignment Click to submit it Click to select “Single File Upload” Name your submission Click on the appropriate means of submission on the bottom Click “Upload” Click “Confirm” You will receive a confirmation email that will act as your receipt Using Turnitin

14. For take-home essays Use this video MLA Format ●Exception to what is in the video ○I want Times New Roman style font in size 12 ●This is a really thorough video. Use it the first few times. After that, you should be fine.

15. What is plagiarism? Why is it wrong? For Your Consideration

16. You may only make up missed in-class work, not take-home work You have to get it done before I announce that I am closing my books for the quarter You may only come to me to do makeup work before homeroom You must arrive before 7:30 AM Makeup Work