1 / 13

English/Language Arts Handbook & Reference Guide

This handbook provides guidelines for writing, reading, vocabulary enrichment, research, grammar, and classroom procedures in English/Language Arts class at Cranbury School. It includes information on various genres, annotation techniques, literary terms, and the use of technology. Students are expected to maintain an organized writing portfolio and complete assignments on time.

horton
Download Presentation

English/Language Arts Handbook & Reference Guide

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Cranbury School English/Language Arts Handbook and Reference Guide

  2. Writing Yes, you will be writing… a lot! All genres, including narratives, argument and expository essays, working through the research process, and poetry Writer’s Notebook- weekly do nows leading to one final, formal piece quarterly Maintenance of your in class writing portfolio and organization of your digital files is essential MLA format- see pg. 19-24 as a reference

  3. Reading Yes, you will be reading a lot! Fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry PINS and annotating text- see annotations guide and examples pg. 6-7 Whole Class, Small Group, Partner, and Independent Reading Extended SSR on Fridays (do now) Use this reference guide for the glossary of literary terms, glossary of nonfiction terms, Notice and Note Signposts (fiction and nonfiction)

  4. Research Focus on the research process Research will be done throughout the year Avoiding plagiarism is stressed throughout Synthesis of information from multiple sources Various ways of presenting findings

  5. Vocabulary Enrichment Membean.com 20 minutes per week of Membean “practice” (due every Tuesday) Quiz on 20 words every other Thursday Additional content or text specific vocabulary throughout the year Literary Elements/Terms

  6. Grammar Mini-lessons and frequent practice Grammar do nows Editing and proofreading practice Once we learn or review a skill in class, the expectation is that you follow through with your own writing

  7. Materials/Supplies • Binder with dividers • Marble Composition Notebook (if you choose a hand-written Writer’s Notebook) • Mini-stapler • Post-It Notes (a lot!) • Earbuds • Pens/Pencils/Highlighters *** Come prepared daily with the above materials as well as agendas, daily homework assignments, personal reading selections, and assigned texts.

  8. Grading Standard quarterly assignments/assessments/requirements: Writer’s Notebook- 100 points PMG- 100 points Vocabulary Quizzes- 40 points each Other assignments and assessments are issued a point value based on the expectations of the individual task. The more time and effort expected, the higher the point value assigned.

  9. Homework • May not be assigned daily, but there are always assignments you should be working on. • It is essential that you keep up with Membean,reading, and long-term assignments so that you are prepared in class each day and do not fall behind. • To be successful, break longer projects and assignments into manageable parts to work on each night. • Take advantage of Study Hall and/or Catch-up Club! Late Work Policy: Depending on the assignment, daily homework may not be accepted late. All late assignments will lose credit; long term projects, assignments, and assessments will be assigned at least a 10% penalty for each day late. After one week, the assignment may no longer be accepted. When technology fails, you are still responsible for completing assignments.

  10. Homework Absences and Make-up Work: • Have a study buddy in each class to reach out to in case of absences. • It is your responsibility to make-up homework assignments upon return to school and schedule make-up tests or quizzes with the teacher to be taken as soon as possible. • Checking homework blogs and Google Classroom is a great way to stay informed, especially for extended absences.

  11. Classroom Procedures • Come in prepared, with all necessary materials, and quietly begin the ‘Do Now’ • Be respectful of others at all times (remember the ‘Golden Rule’) • Sign out and back in when you leave the classroom for any reason

  12. Personal Management Grade Your quarterly PMG is worth up to 100 points! Based on your time management, preparation, organization, participation, and effort The following are ways in which you may lose PMG points: • Missing materials/not prepared for class • Missing homework essential for that class period • Disorganized binder or folder (cannot find materials in a timely manner) • Leaving trash at your desk/in room/failing to clean up after yourself • Negative class participation • Frequently late for class • Not staying on task/inappropriate use of class time (including Do Nows at beginning of class) • Not copying homework in agenda

  13. Do Nows: Monday: Newsela/Informational Text Tuesday: Writer’s Notebook Wednesday: Grammar Thursday: Membean Friday: Extended SSR

More Related