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English 3

English 3. English 1 Mrs. Giles Room 235 dgiles@fjuhsd.net. The brain is wider than the sky For put them side by side, The one the other will contain—with ease And you—and I. Emily Dickinson. Welcome to LHHS!. This year’s English plan: Communication Reading – different genres

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English 3

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  1. English 3 English 1 Mrs. Giles Room 235 dgiles@fjuhsd.net The brain is wider than the sky For put them side by side, The one the other will contain—with ease And you—and I. Emily Dickinson

  2. Welcome to LHHS! • This year’s English plan: Communication • Reading – different genres • Writing – persuasion • Listening and speaking • Research & technology – research and present

  3. Genres of Literature Novel – Of Mice and Men Short Stories -- Poe, Arabian Nights Poetry – traditional, free verse Non-fiction – to be determined! Drama – Romeo and Juliet Mythology – Greek gods & goddesses Epic – Homer’s The Odyssey

  4. Grading • 90-100% = A • 80-89% = B • 70-79% = C • 60-69% = D • Below = F • English is a required class for graduation • 5 units X 8 semesters = 40 required units (no F’s allowed)

  5. Be Trustworthy • Computers for use as directed • No gaming, email or inappropriate sites • Loss of privileges • Personal integrity & plagiarism • Your own work—not downloads, copies or forgeries • Both parties will receive zero grades.

  6. Be courteous and respectful • Dress code, cell phone, I-pod: school policy • Clean language and notebook décor • No food, drinks, gum, etc. • Be prepared: materials, notebook, reading book • Absences must be excused • Tardies are not excused • Late work will lose points • Q & A

  7. My Commitment • I will be courteous and respectful to everyone. • I will be prepared and give my best daily. • I will do my best to be creative and make class interesting. • I will be fair and honest in all aspects of class • I will abide by school rules and policies. Diana Giles Your signature: ___________________ Parent Signature: _________________

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