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Language Arts 2H
Ms. Jackson / Room 963
• Take a seat anywhere today.
• Tomorrow, there will be assigned seating.
Welcome Sophomores!
Common Core
This year’s instruction and learning will look different this year as we transition to the new Common Core Standards.
Be prepared for more writing, non-fiction expository texts, and 21st century skills.
Bring Friday -20pts
Bring your own address
Bring a forever stampBring an envelope.We will write a letter
to ourselves on Friday. You have until Monday
to turn in the envelope and stamp for full credit.
Supply Check Monday 30 pts
Textbook (5 pts) Language Arts Notebook /
Journal (100 pg minimum/college ruled) (5pts)
Binder, pen, pencils, erasers, and notebook paper. (5pts)
Highlighter (5 pts) 1-2 Dry erase markers with
dry erase eraser (5pts) Dictionary, electronic
dictionary, or dictionary app. (5pts)
Whale of a Tale!!! Icebreaker.
I am a vegetarian.I do yoga 3 times
a week.My husband is in
a punk rock band.I worked for The
Simpsons television show
Proper PAPER HEADING
First and Last NameJacksonLanguage Arts 3-4August 7, 2013
( skip this line ) WHALE OF A TALE ( skip this line)
Create 3 true statements and one false statement about yourself!
Be creative
Ms. Jackson
WELCOME TO LANGUAGE ARTS 3!!!!!
--EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED!
Course Texts
Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless
Voices, Timeless Themes
The Crucible
Of Mice and MenVarious non-fiction
articles
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Outside Reading / Silent Reading / Book Reports /
Book TalksSee F.A.Q. handout!
•300 pages / quarter•1 book report / semester•Book talks (aka outside reading each quarter)•Complete Reading log sheets-due each Friday. Aim for 100-120 minutes of reading each week. (20pts / week)•Silent Reading in class Tuesday and Thursday•Bring SSR book daily!
•First book due Tuesday August 20th!
Language Arts Notebook / Journals
Must bring Language Arts Notebook Everyday!
Obtain a spiral bound notebook with 100 or more pages.
Worth 200 pts Journals are Monday /
Wednesdays / Fridays! Assigned Topics 5 pts/day Lose points when you do not
bring to class or do not write ½ pg or more
You must makeup missing agendas and journal entries.
Write Agenda Daily in your
Language arts notebook!
Daily Grammar Review
Weekly Grammar hmwk
August 7, 2013
LA3 1. Fri-Your own address,
forever stamp and envelope 2. Fri -signed syllabus and film
permission3. Fri-course syllabus quiz4. Mon Supply Check and
timed write
1. Whale of a Tale 2. Syllabus Power Point
presentation
LA2H 1. Fri-Your own address, forever stamp and envelope
2. Fri -signed syllabus and film permission
3. Fri-course syllabus quiz4. Mon Supply Check and
timed write
1. Whale of a Tale 2. Syllabus Power Point
presentation
HOMP
1. Fri -signed syllabus and film permission
2. Fri-course syllabus quiz
1. Syllabus Power Point presentation
Roots / Prefixes / Suffixes
•Approx 10 roots / week•Flash cards due Wed.-20 pts•Quiz on Friday-20 pts•Test every 3-4 weeks-100pts
Participation Sheets
These worksheets are how you will earn a portion of your participation points for the quarter. These 5 wkshts total 100 points/quarter.
Throughout the quarter, you will complete 5 participation wkshts (aka 10 questions.) You will ask a question or make a comment and then you will have a follow up question or a comment to earn your 20 points.
Finally, provide a summary of the responses you received. You will turn this sheet in the day you ask your question or contribute to the discussion.
Be a responsible gum chewer
Throw it in the waste basket-NOT UNDER YOUR DESK OR ON THE FLOOR-Keep Centennial Clean Please
Refrain from smacking or bubbles
Cell Phone / Electronic Device Policy
1st offence-Warning and confiscate the item.
Consider this your warning. The teacher will check in
the phone into the front office where you will not be able to pick up the item until after school.
Only use your phones when granted permission by Ms. Jackson! We will use them for learning!
It’s always a good idea to let Ms. Jackson know if you need to use your phone for class purposes or for an emergency.
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity.
Students need to cite all information that is not one’s own idea. Please use MLA format to give other’s ideas credit in your own writing.
Students must complete all work individually, unless noted otherwise by the instructor.
All written work is expected to be one’s own work. Do not copy and paste words and ideas from other students, the Internet, etc.
No electronic devices are allowed during a testing period.
Students who are academically dishonest will not receive credit for the assignment and will be reported to the appropriate administrator.
See Ms. Jackson for further information.
“Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.” -Sophocles
CLASSROOM RULES
•Be where you are expected to be.•Maintain a safe environment•Observe school rules•Attendance counts•No food, drink, p.d.a•No personal grooming•Be a responsible gum chewer•Be respectful
Classroom ExpectationsAllow Ms. Jackson to
teach!BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE!
TRY to LEARN SOMETHING!
Grading Policy
Participation 20%
Assignment/Hmwk/ Quizzes 30%Silent Reading / Journals 20%
Tests/Papers/Projects 25%
Final Exam 5% ParticipationAssignment/Hmwk/ QuizzesSilent Reading / JournalsTests/Papers/ProjectsFinal Exam
All other work and homework is -2 points a day!
Grading PolicyPapers / Projects:
1 Day Late= Minus 1 letter grades
2 Days late=-2 letter grades
3 Days Late=o%
"My dog deleted it."
Check Your Grades…Q
It’s your responsibility to check your missing assignments and grades online!!!
Class website
Go to Centennial’s Website Click Teacher pages Click class homepage and 2013/2014 LA3 Assignments. Check it often!!!
Positive Consequences
Praise (Verbal, written, or call home)
Letters of Recommendation
You Choose your destiny
Good GradesA Happy
Teacher= A Happy Class!
Negative Consequences
A Verbal Warning A Write-up / parent
note or phone call Detention Referral to office * Serious offenses will
result in immediate detention or referral.
Bring Friday -20pts
Bring your own address
Bring a forever stamp
Bring an envelope
Concerns, Questions, comments?
I am here to help you!!!
Have your parents sign your course outline, video permission slip, and photo release
DUE no later than Friday 20pts each
The squeaky wheel gets the
grease.
Course Outline Quiz Friday!!!
See this PowerPoint on our class website!
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