Language Arts 2H

Ms. Jackson / Room 963

• Take a seat anywhere today.

• Tomorrow, there will be assigned seating.

Welcome Sophomores!

Common Core

This year’s instruction and learning will look different this year as we transition to the new Common Core Standards.

Be prepared for more writing, non-fiction expository texts, and 21st century skills.

Bring Friday -20pts

Bring your own address

Bring a forever stampBring an envelope.We will write a letter

to ourselves on Friday. You have until Monday

to turn in the envelope and stamp for full credit.

Supply Check Monday 30 pts

Textbook (5 pts) Language Arts Notebook /

Journal (100 pg minimum/college ruled) (5pts)

Binder, pen, pencils, erasers, and notebook paper. (5pts)

Highlighter (5 pts) 1-2 Dry erase markers with

dry erase eraser (5pts) Dictionary, electronic

dictionary, or dictionary app. (5pts)

Whale of a Tale!!! Icebreaker.

I am a vegetarian.I do yoga 3 times

a week.My husband is in

a punk rock band.I worked for The

Simpsons television show

Proper PAPER HEADING

First and Last NameJacksonLanguage Arts 3-4August 7, 2013

( skip this line ) WHALE OF A TALE ( skip this line)

Create 3 true statements and one false statement about yourself!

Be creative

Ms. Jackson

WELCOME TO LANGUAGE ARTS 3!!!!!

--EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED!

Course Texts

Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless

Voices, Timeless Themes

The Crucible

Of Mice and MenVarious non-fiction

articles

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Outside Reading / Silent Reading / Book Reports /

Book TalksSee F.A.Q. handout!

•300 pages / quarter•1 book report / semester•Book talks (aka outside reading each quarter)•Complete Reading log sheets-due each Friday. Aim for 100-120 minutes of reading each week. (20pts / week)•Silent Reading in class Tuesday and Thursday•Bring SSR book daily!

•First book due Tuesday August 20th!

Language Arts Notebook / Journals

Must bring Language Arts Notebook Everyday!

Obtain a spiral bound notebook with 100 or more pages.

Worth 200 pts Journals are Monday /

Wednesdays / Fridays! Assigned Topics 5 pts/day Lose points when you do not

bring to class or do not write ½ pg or more

You must makeup missing agendas and journal entries.

Write Agenda Daily in your

Language arts notebook!

Daily Grammar Review

Weekly Grammar hmwk

  August 7, 2013

LA3  1. Fri-Your own address,

forever stamp and envelope 2. Fri -signed syllabus and film

permission3. Fri-course syllabus quiz4. Mon Supply Check and

timed write 

1. Whale of a Tale 2. Syllabus Power Point

presentation

LA2H 1. Fri-Your own address, forever stamp and envelope

2. Fri -signed syllabus and film permission

3. Fri-course syllabus quiz4. Mon Supply Check and

timed write 

 1. Whale of a Tale 2. Syllabus Power Point

presentation

HOMP 

1. Fri -signed syllabus and film permission

2. Fri-course syllabus quiz 

1. Syllabus Power Point presentation

Roots / Prefixes / Suffixes

•Approx 10 roots / week•Flash cards due Wed.-20 pts•Quiz on Friday-20 pts•Test every 3-4 weeks-100pts

Participation Sheets

These worksheets are how you will earn a portion of your participation points for the quarter. These 5 wkshts total 100 points/quarter.

Throughout the quarter, you will complete 5 participation wkshts (aka 10 questions.) You will ask a question or make a comment and then you will have a follow up question or a comment to earn your 20 points.

Finally, provide a summary of the responses you received. You will turn this sheet in the day you ask your question or contribute to the discussion.

Be a responsible gum chewer

Throw it in the waste basket-NOT UNDER YOUR DESK OR ON THE FLOOR-Keep Centennial Clean Please

Refrain from smacking or bubbles

Cell Phone / Electronic Device Policy

1st offence-Warning and confiscate the item.

Consider this your warning. The teacher will check in

the phone into the front office where you will not be able to pick up the item until after school.

Only use your phones when granted permission by Ms. Jackson! We will use them for learning!

It’s always a good idea to let Ms. Jackson know if you need to use your phone for class purposes or for an emergency.

Plagiarism and Academic Integrity.

Students need to cite all information that is not one’s own idea. Please use MLA format to give other’s ideas credit in your own writing.

Students must complete all work individually, unless noted otherwise by the instructor.

All written work is expected to be one’s own work. Do not copy and paste words and ideas from other students, the Internet, etc.

No electronic devices are allowed during a testing period.

Students who are academically dishonest will not receive credit for the assignment and will be reported to the appropriate administrator.

See Ms. Jackson for further information.

“Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.” -Sophocles

CLASSROOM RULES

•Be where you are expected to be.•Maintain a safe environment•Observe school rules•Attendance counts•No food, drink, p.d.a•No personal grooming•Be a responsible gum chewer•Be respectful

Classroom ExpectationsAllow Ms. Jackson to

teach!BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE!

TRY to LEARN SOMETHING!

Grading Policy

Participation 20%

Assignment/Hmwk/ Quizzes 30%Silent Reading / Journals 20%

Tests/Papers/Projects 25%

Final Exam 5% ParticipationAssignment/Hmwk/ QuizzesSilent Reading / JournalsTests/Papers/ProjectsFinal Exam

All other work and homework is -2 points a day!

Grading PolicyPapers / Projects:

1 Day Late= Minus 1 letter grades

2 Days late=-2 letter grades

3 Days Late=o%

"My dog deleted it."

Check Your Grades…Q

It’s your responsibility to check your missing assignments and grades online!!!

Class website

Go to Centennial’s Website Click Teacher pages Click class homepage and 2013/2014 LA3 Assignments. Check it often!!!

Positive Consequences

Praise (Verbal, written, or call home)

Letters of Recommendation

You Choose your destiny

Good GradesA Happy

Teacher= A Happy Class!

Negative Consequences

A Verbal Warning A Write-up / parent

note or phone call Detention Referral to office * Serious offenses will

result in immediate detention or referral.

Bring Friday -20pts

Bring your own address

Bring a forever stamp

Bring an envelope

Concerns, Questions, comments?

I am here to help you!!!

Have your parents sign your course outline, video permission slip, and photo release

DUE no later than Friday 20pts each

The squeaky wheel gets the

grease.

Course Outline Quiz Friday!!!

See this PowerPoint on our class website!