1 / 9

Terra Blaisure

Terra Blaisure. Standards Based English. About Me. Graduate Pennsylvania State University 8 years of teaching, 7 th year of teaching at EHS. Currently Teaching English, Algebra, Social Studies, Science, and Affective Skills Program material can be found on website.

preston-byrd
Download Presentation

Terra Blaisure

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. Terra Blaisure Standards Based English

  2. About Me • Graduate Pennsylvania State University • 8 years of teaching, 7th year of teaching at EHS. • Currently Teaching English, Algebra, Social Studies, Science, and Affective Skills • Program material can be found on website

  3. English Topics of Study • Unit 1: Grammar • Unit 2: Horror/Suspense unit • The Most Dangerous Game • The Lottery • Horror Comparison Essay • Unit 3- To Kill a Mockingbird • Unit 4- Persuasive Essay • 12 Angry Men • Unit 5- Romeo and Juliet

  4. Grading • Grades are done based on assignment point value. • Most homework assignments are worth 10-20 points while class work is worth 10 pts. • Major assignments which include tests and large projects are worth 100-200 points depending on the project • Grades are updated weekly and each student’s grade can be checked through the Home Access Center

  5. Class Schedule • Preview of vocabulary • Guided activity- graphic organizer, reading out loud, comprehension questions • Review of material • Class work • Comprehension questions • Homework assignment given

  6. Absences • Students need to check with me before or after class on missed work • Must show an excused absence to receive full credit for absence work • Work must be completed and handed in within 3 days after the absence

  7. Homework • Most periods students are provided time to complete some of their homework in class • Assigned 2-3 times per week • Needs to be handed in on due dates • If late will get 1/2 credit • Homework assignments can be accessed through homework hotline at ext 600

  8. Behavioral Expectations • Task- Stay on task and complete all assigned tasks. • Interactions- Ignore negative behavior and focus on interacting appropriately with staff and other students. • Directions- Follow directions given to you by any staff member. • Area- Be in your assigned seat or area at all times. • Language- Use appropriate language and manners throughout the school day.

  9. Communication • Email- tblaisure@cdschools.org best way to contact me during the day • Phone: 717 541 1662 Ext 400 will return calls during my lunch period or at the end of the day

More Related