DO NOW• Come in quietly

and sit in assigned seat!

• Read “First Four Days of School”

• Fill out questionnaire form then hand in to me quietly!

Ice Breaker: Day One• Arrange yourself in groups

according to horoscope (Aries, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces, Aquarius, )

• No talking, but you can use hands and motions.

Where does your birthday fall?

• Aries: March 21- April 19 Aquarius: Jan 20- Feb 18• Taurus: April 20- May 20• Gemini: May 21- June 20• Cancer: June 21- July 22• Leo: July 23- August 22• Virgo: Aug 21- Sept, 22• Libra: Sept. 23- Oct 22• Scorpio: Oct. 23-Nov. 21• Sagittarius: Nov. 22- Dec. 19• Capricorn: Jan. 20-Feb. 18

Welcome to Literature (Periods 3, 4, 6,7)

• In this course will learn about various elements of literature along with many forms of writing.

• Lets take a look at our syllabus………..

Required Textbooks/Novels

9th Grade• Timeless Voices,

Timeless Themes (Prentice Hall)

• To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)

Required Textbook/Novel(11th Grade)

• Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Prentice Hall)

• A Raisin In the Sun (Lorraine Hansberry)

State Law• Four years of

English • You get credits

for the classes you pass with a 60% and above average per marking period

Language Arts Grading Scale

• 100-97 = A+• 96-93 = A• 92-90 = A-

• 89-87 = B+• 86-83 = B• 82-80 = B-

• 79-77 = C+• 76-73 = C• 72-70 = C-

• 69-67 = D+• 66-63 = D • 62-60 = D-

• 59 and below = F

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Grade Breakdown• Tests (25% )• Class

Participation/Class Work (25%)*

• Quizzes (20%)• Homework (20%)• Citizenship (10%)• Note Change on Syllabus

Class Participation Grade

• Throughout the week there will be many opportunities for you to participate in class:

• Reading Aloud• Group Discussions• Asking Meaningful

Questions • Teacher will record

participation points.

Class Participation Grade

• If you are sent out for not following the class rules, you will earn a 0% for the day and it is your responsibility to come to me or find out the assignment.

• You are still responsible to hand in any work (homework or assignments) during your absence

Absence Policy• If you are absent in

which work is due, you must hand this in upon the day of your return. Failure to do so= 0%

• It is your responsibility to come to me after class to ask for any missed work, or email me at: scampbell@emilyfisher.org

Writing Assignments

• Essay Writing• Timed Writing

Prompts• Open Ended

Questions• Journal Writing

NJ Holistic Scoring Rubric

• Out of 6 points (Usually a quiz grade)

• Rubric will be passed out.

Individualized Projects/Assignments

• Group• Independent• Topic specific

rubric will be administered.

My Office Hours• Wednesday: after

school • Or by appointment• All make up test

must be taken after school

• Tutoring is available through: American Tutors

Homework:• Create your own

Biography. • Come in tomorrow

with your notebook and pencils/pens.

• Looking Ahead: Quiz on Friday

Do Now• Line up around

the room according to last name

• No talking, but you may use motions/hands

• In groups answer and discuss at least 10 interview questions

• Share at least one response for each person

Welcome: Today we will go over the rules/ class

procedures!• Ms. Campbell is a

jealous teacher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Absolutely no cell phones, headphones, ipods, anything that will distract you, me and/or the class.

Class Procedures• Must take notes!• When you come in,

you must sit in your assigned seats AND start the DO NOW activity.

• Read Agenda when posted.

Rule/Class Procedures Continued

• Class starts immediately when the bell rings. Announcements will be given

• I will not repeat the announcements! You must come on-time!

Repercussions• Failure to adhere to

class rules/procedures will get you sent out the classroom with a zero

• When you get sent out, you can not leave after 9th period. You must come to me

Materials• Upon arrival, you

will be expected to have a notebook and pen/pencil.

• You will fail this class if you do not take notes!

Any Questions????• Next : Writing Sample• Friday: Test