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welcome to Higley High School Curriculum Night 2013 TOMMIE BYRD, M.Ed. Kiah Brown ( rm 324 ) kim tomczak ( rm 323 ). AP Language/ ENG101-102 Sophomore English 3-4. STATE STANDARDS. Applying Grammar Applying Vocabulary Comprehending Literature Analyzing Content
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welcome to Higley High School Curriculum Night 2013TOMMIE BYRD, M.Ed.Kiah Brown (rm 324)kimtomczak (rm 323) AP Language/ENG101-102 Sophomore English 3-4
STATE STANDARDS • Applying Grammar • Applying Vocabulary • Comprehending Literature • Analyzing Content • Reporting Findings • Conducting Discussions • Narrative Writing • Writing to Explain/Inform • Writing to Argue • Citing Evidence • Technology Competence
LITERATURE Critical reading
supplies Teacher Wish List: • Kleenex • Anti-bacterial wipes • Paper Towels • Black Sharpies • Highlighters • Lined & Printer Paper Student Must Haves: • Blue/black pen or pencil • Paper • EOR Novel • Positive attitude • Your voice
Summer Reading Books Juniors: Sophomores: Project due next Friday!
Learning activities • Enjoyment of Reading: Read 15-30 minutes per night from a novel of student choice • Vocabulary: Acquire 12 new words per week and begin using them in speaking and writing • Critical Reading: Answer literature response questions modeled after standardized tests • Composition: Compose formal, written, academic discussions based on current research • Discussion: Report findings during class discussions and formal presentations
Teacher webpage Contact Info Daily Calendar Assignment Help Handouts Writing Resources Literature Links Online Grade Book http://www.husd.org//Domain/2090
Online grade book Grades are updated weekly in Synergy. A link to Synergy is provided on the teacher webpage or via the Higley High School homepage (under Programs/Services tab). Note: Please disregard grade book dates. All “due” dates have been set to 12/20/13. Actual assignment due dates will be provided in class.
Grading scale A = Exceeds Expectations: Student progresses very quickly and/or consistently demonstrates abilities above grade level. B = Meets Expectations: Student progresses just as expected and consistently exhibits an ability to meet standards. C = Approaches Expectations: Student progresses at a slightly slower pace than needed and/or consistently exhibits some difficulties. F = Falls Below Expectations: Student progress is sporadic or too slow to keep up with the pace of the course work.
Why no d’s? If a student isn’t working at or approaching grade-level expectations, s/he is likely unprepared to move on to higher content levels. Therefore, students working below expectations will not be permitted to “pass,” and will be invited to work one-on-one with the teacher (in class and/or during Academic Support Period) until s/he is approaching or meeting the standard.
Intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you for visiting!