COURSE OVERVIEW

ENGLISH I ADVANCE

WELCOME!

CONTACT INFO English I Advance Dr. Walden lavada.walden@fortbendisd.com Room 206 Conference: 7:45-8:20 daily 281)634-2300 Tutorial: Tuesdays 2:45 – 3:30

INTRO TO ENG I ADV Welcome to English I. We will read, write,

revise and analyze literature. Our reading will include short stories, drama, classic pieces, non-fiction and current events. Our writing will focus on developing the process skills of pre-writing, writing, revising, editing and publishing,

with heavy emphasis on expository writing.

MAJOR READING SELECTIONS Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

(textbook) To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (novel) House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

(novel) *Additional texts may be used

First Nine Weeks Thematically linked readings across genres

and short stories Expository Text

ATTENDANCE Attendance to class each day is extremely

important. You are required to be in class and prepared to work when the tardy bell rings (in your assigned seat – NOT standing/NOT walking through the door). If you are absent, it is your responsibility to see me immediately to get missed work.

TARDY PROCEDURE You are expected to be in class on time and

prepared (with all materials) when the bell rings. If you are tardy to class, you will not be granted entry without a teacher escort. Please sign tardy log on front table.

GRADING SYSTEMS There will be a minimum of eleven daily

grades and a minimum of three major grades per nine weeks. Make up work and late work will be allowed per the conditions in the FBISD 2014-2015 student handbook. If you are absent or enter late and are unable to complete an assignment, see me immediately to discuss arrangements.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Academic dishonesty simply refers to

cheating. Cheating is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Such decisions about work are determined by me. Complete your own work to the best of your ability. Seek assistance when needed, but do not compromise your grade or the grades of others by being dishonest. Students found engaged in academic dishonesty will receive a grade of zero on that assignment and referral for disciplinary action.

SUPPLIES Notebook Paper Spiral Notebook (used for warm-ups) Blue and/or Black Pens (You will need BOTH

pens and pencils every class period.) Sharpened #2 Pencils Sharpener with receptacle Highlighters (assorted color pack) Post It Notes (any color, standard square

size) 3x5 Index Cards Markers, School Scissors, Glue, Kleenex,

Hand Sanitizer (Student Responsibility)

TEACHER EXPECTATIONS

Constructive learning cannot take place in confusion and chaos. It is my goal that each student will be successful this year. With that in mind, students will adhere to classroom rules and policies as set forth in the 2014-2015 FBISD Student Handbook. Our classroom rules are: Be Prompt, Be Prepared, Be Polite. I have set forth classroom expectations for students generally stated in CHAMPS for all classroom activities. Additionally, I specifically request students to adhere to the following:

CHAMPS C: Conversation Refrain from talking while the teacher is giving

whole class instruction. If you need to ask a question, stand and wait to be recognized.

When working in partner/group activities, use quiet voice.

Refrain from talking during announcements/news. No talking, movement during warm-ups. H: Help Raise your hand to ask a question if the teacher is

not giving whole class instruction. Use quiet voice when asking for assistance from

classmates. Read the boards.

A: Activity There is a CHAMPS poster for all

activities in the classroom: warm-up activity, teacher-directed instruction, group/partner activity, written test activity, peer tutoring activity and independent activity. CHAMPS will be given before we begin every activity. Students will receive consequences if they choose not to follow the CHAMPS.

M: Movement Enter the classroom in an orderly manner

and be in assigned seat ready to work when the bell rings.

Everyone must stand for the pledges. This is state law and FBISD policy.

Do not throw anything in the classroom. This is a safety concern.

The bell does not dismiss you. The teacher will dismiss you. Students must be in assigned seat and quiet to be dismissed.

P: Participation Bring supplies to class daily. Work to your highest ability. Complete all assignments in blue or black in

unless specifically told otherwise by the teacher. Put the MLA heading (MLA Handbook, Seventh Edition) in the upper left corner of your papers and give each assignment a title centered on the first line of the paper. Failure to do so will result in points deducted for each infraction.

All process essays will be written in MLA format, then condensed to STAAR format. Failure to do so will result in essay not being reviewed or graded.

RESPONSIBLE USE

Electronic devices are not to be seen or heard in the classroom without express consent of the teacher for academic purposes only. Misuse of electronic devices will result in confiscation and discipline referral. Cell phones are never to be used for academic reading or studying.

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