Welcome

Decisions, Consequences, and Reflections Mrs. Meghan Daney10th Grade English Room 160Before we beginOn the index card, please write: Your name Your childs name, grade, and class periodSomething you would like me to know about your child

About Me:

Undergrad: Albright College

Graduate: Saint Josephs University

Duties/Responsibilities:English TeacherJV Girls Soccer CoachClass of 2017 AdvisorDenmark International Classroom AdvisorGoals for the YearTo have fun AND learn (it can happen).To hone critical reading and writing skillsTo understand and appreciate the different forms of literatureTo create a learning community where students feel respected and safe.To teach students the power of communication.To have an enjoyable and rigorous year.Policies/ExpectationsStudents/parents regularly monitor Skyward.Check Teacher Page if absent, forgot assignment, etc.Assignments handed in on timelate HW rarely accepted, major assignments 10% off each day lateMissed work due within 2 days of returnCommunication is key in all areasReading For Deeper MeaningShort SToriesThe BetThe LotteryTeenage WastelandShavingWarThe MoustacheReading For Deeper MeaningNovels One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest (Accelerated only)NightA Separate PeaceOf Mice and Men7AntigoneJulius Caesar

Reading For Deeper MeaningDrama

Reading For Deeper MeaningPoetry Writing programExpository Essays (all units)

Writing Processes to MasterTopic sentencesEmbed quotesPresent tenseIntro paragraphAnalytical organization

VocabularyLevel E (Academic A) and Level F (Accelerated)12-15 units20 words each unitQuizzes after each unitCumulative each semester on midterm/final

Grades and assessmentsTests and quizzes on each unit of study.Homework and class participation.Analytical essays (5-6)Poetry projectKeystonesGrading Breakdown:Writing/Projects 40%Tests/Quizzes 30%Participation 15%Homework 15%