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Ninth Grade English. Welcome to Ninth Grade English, your life is about to begin. You will need to bring: Paper, pens, and textbook good attitude to learn A desire to write. My Rules. I will teach with no distractions. I listen to one person at a time.
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Ninth Grade English Welcome to Ninth Grade English, your life is about to begin. You will need to bring: Paper, pens, and textbook good attitude to learn A desire to write
My Rules • I will teach with no distractions. • I listen to one person at a time. • I answer a question when a hand is raised. • I treat every student as an individual.
Class Rules • Be prepared • Be on time. • Maintain orderly conduct. • No food or drink in class. • Leave area clean.
BASIC RULE!!!! • You may basically do anything you like in this class as long as it does not cause a problem for anyone else.
Term One • Spelling-6 units • Grammar • Novel-To Kill a Mockingbird • Writing-6 assignments • Descriptive and Narrative Writing • Two Booktalks-Historical
Term Two • Spelling-6 Units • Grammar • Poetry • Writing 6 assignments • Technical and Persuasive Writing • Two Booktalks-Biographical
Term Three • Spelling-6 Units • Grammar • Drama-Shakespeare-Romeo and Juliet • Writing 6 Assignments • Expository Writing • Two Booktalks-Fantasy, Science Fiction
Term Four • Spelling-6 Units • Grammar • Short Story • Writing-6 Assignments • Writing Assessment • Two Booktalks-Open Fiction
How to contact the teacher • School phone 798-4075 • School e-mail jjanet@admn.sfjhs.nebo.edu • From 7:30 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.
Academic Grading for English • Grading is achieved on a point system • Points are deducted for: Late Assignments, lack of Preparation, Incomplete work. • Points are accumulated by: Unit tests, Grammar Assignments, Quizzes, Participation, Spelling Scores, Booktalks, Completed projects, Writing Assignments, Reading Charts.
Grading Procedures • 15% Grammar (assignments, quizzes, tests) • 20% Bellwork (daily), Two Booktalks • 25% Writing • 20% Spelling (preparation, pretest, final) • 20% Literature (questions, readings, quizzes, and tests)
Remember • School is here to help you. • I am here to help you. • You are the key to the success in your school experience.