1. Welcome 9 th Grade Honors Parents Back to School Night 2013

2. Paperwork For the sake of time, please complete the paperwork while listening to some information about our class. Student Information Sheet Parent Contact Information Sheet

3. English Learning Strands 1. Reading analysis 2. Writing 3. Grammar 4. Research 5. Oral language 6. Vocabulary

4. 9 th Grade Objective In accordance with the Loudoun County Public Schools English Language Arts Program of Studies, the primary objectives are: Prepare and present dramatic readings Read and analyze a variety of literature from different genres Plan, write, and revise well organized compositions Demonstrate an understanding of the research process Develop vocabulary, spelling, grammar and usage skills Review skills tested on the Grade 9 SOL writing and reading tests and PSAT

5. Classroom Routines SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) Journal Writing “Base Camp” Groups Socratic Seminars Warm Ups Closing Questions Friendly Competition

6. GRADING Tests / Major Essays45% Quizzes35% Minor Assignments (classwork, homework, discussions etc.) 20% No Retakes…

7. HomeworkClassworkHomeworkQuizFINAL 3537071% 105 9096% HW CWQuizCWHWCWQuizHW FINAL 3537010 88510 88% 105 90810 8581094% Homework Grades are typically of 10 3/10 – Did not turn in homework 6/10 – 50% finished 8/10 – 75% finished 10/10 – Completed

10. Novels Romeo & Juliet (No Fear Shakespeare) Version To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee I will keep you updated as to the others, I’m deciding between two and will need to see about the time frame for 3 rd and 4 th quarter.

11. QUESTIONS?