Download - 1st Week of School
DO NOW• Come in quietly
and sit in assigned seat!
• Read “First Four Days of School”
• Fill out questionnaire form then hand in to me quietly!
Ice Breaker: Day One• Arrange yourself in groups
according to horoscope (Aries, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces, Aquarius, )
• No talking, but you can use hands and motions.
Where does your birthday fall?
• Aries: March 21- April 19 Aquarius: Jan 20- Feb 18• Taurus: April 20- May 20• Gemini: May 21- June 20• Cancer: June 21- July 22• Leo: July 23- August 22• Virgo: Aug 21- Sept, 22• Libra: Sept. 23- Oct 22• Scorpio: Oct. 23-Nov. 21• Sagittarius: Nov. 22- Dec. 19• Capricorn: Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Welcome to Literature (Periods 3, 4, 6,7)
• In this course will learn about various elements of literature along with many forms of writing.
• Lets take a look at our syllabus………..
Required Textbooks/Novels
9th Grade• Timeless Voices,
Timeless Themes (Prentice Hall)
• To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
Required Textbook/Novel(11th Grade)
• Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Prentice Hall)
• A Raisin In the Sun (Lorraine Hansberry)
State Law• Four years of
English • You get credits
for the classes you pass with a 60% and above average per marking period
Language Arts Grading Scale
• 100-97 = A+• 96-93 = A• 92-90 = A-
• 89-87 = B+• 86-83 = B• 82-80 = B-
• 79-77 = C+• 76-73 = C• 72-70 = C-
• 69-67 = D+• 66-63 = D • 62-60 = D-
• 59 and below = F
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Grade Breakdown• Tests (25% )• Class
Participation/Class Work (25%)*
• Quizzes (20%)• Homework (20%)• Citizenship (10%)• Note Change on Syllabus
Class Participation Grade
• Throughout the week there will be many opportunities for you to participate in class:
• Reading Aloud• Group Discussions• Asking Meaningful
Questions • Teacher will record
participation points.
Class Participation Grade
• If you are sent out for not following the class rules, you will earn a 0% for the day and it is your responsibility to come to me or find out the assignment.
• You are still responsible to hand in any work (homework or assignments) during your absence
Absence Policy• If you are absent in
which work is due, you must hand this in upon the day of your return. Failure to do so= 0%
• It is your responsibility to come to me after class to ask for any missed work, or email me at: [email protected]
Writing Assignments
• Essay Writing• Timed Writing
Prompts• Open Ended
Questions• Journal Writing
NJ Holistic Scoring Rubric
• Out of 6 points (Usually a quiz grade)
• Rubric will be passed out.
Individualized Projects/Assignments
• Group• Independent• Topic specific
rubric will be administered.
My Office Hours• Wednesday: after
school • Or by appointment• All make up test
must be taken after school
• Tutoring is available through: American Tutors
Homework:• Create your own
Biography. • Come in tomorrow
with your notebook and pencils/pens.
• Looking Ahead: Quiz on Friday
Do Now• Line up around
the room according to last name
• No talking, but you may use motions/hands
• In groups answer and discuss at least 10 interview questions
• Share at least one response for each person
Welcome: Today we will go over the rules/ class
procedures!• Ms. Campbell is a
jealous teacher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Absolutely no cell phones, headphones, ipods, anything that will distract you, me and/or the class.
Class Procedures• Must take notes!• When you come in,
you must sit in your assigned seats AND start the DO NOW activity.
• Read Agenda when posted.
Rule/Class Procedures Continued
• Class starts immediately when the bell rings. Announcements will be given
• I will not repeat the announcements! You must come on-time!
Repercussions• Failure to adhere to
class rules/procedures will get you sent out the classroom with a zero
• When you get sent out, you can not leave after 9th period. You must come to me
Materials• Upon arrival, you
will be expected to have a notebook and pen/pencil.
• You will fail this class if you do not take notes!
Any Questions????• Next : Writing Sample• Friday: Test
