Welcome to English Class!

Mrs. Kokan’s Schedule:

1-CP English III2-Honors English III7-Honors English II

WORLD LITERATURE Why study it? What can be gained from studying other

cultures? Why is it important to expose ourselves

to other authors, cultures, countries, and groups of people?

How has traveling changed you? Where will the world take you?

BRITISH LITERATURE Why study it? What can be gained from studying other

cultures? Why is it important to expose ourselves

to other authors, cultures, countries, and groups of people?

How has traveling changed you? Where will the world take you?

YOU ARE INTERNS! Think of this class as an INTERNSHIP.

You will be collaborating with peers to complete authentic tasks (projects).

THIS IS A WORKING RELATIONSHIP. You won’t always like your classmates or coworkers, but you have to work together.

Why Interns? In real life, people apply what they learned in

school to authentic tasks on the job; however, they must receive on-site training first to truly understand their jobs’ responsibilities.

College students must complete internships, before they’re ready to enter the work force.

English Class = InternshipEnglish Class = Internship

• This will be a student-initiated class where you, the interns, become active learners.

• Therefore, you will be applying skills learned in this class to individual and collaborative projects.

• This will be a student-initiated class where you, the interns, become active learners.

• Therefore, you will be applying skills learned in this class to individual and collaborative projects.

Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning

What is project-based learning?

What is project-based learning?

#truth#truth

““I don’t always like or enjoy doing I don’t always like or enjoy doing something in the moment, but I’m glad something in the moment, but I’m glad that I did it afterward.” –Me that I did it afterward.” –Me

““Sometimes I pretend that ISometimes I pretend that I’’m having m having fun when I’m doing something that I fun when I’m doing something that I don’t want to do, and I actually end up don’t want to do, and I actually end up having fun.” – Jack Blackhaving fun.” – Jack Black

““It’s lonely on top.” –Me It’s lonely on top.” –Me

““I don’t always like or enjoy doing I don’t always like or enjoy doing something in the moment, but I’m glad something in the moment, but I’m glad that I did it afterward.” –Me that I did it afterward.” –Me

““Sometimes I pretend that ISometimes I pretend that I’’m having m having fun when I’m doing something that I fun when I’m doing something that I don’t want to do, and I actually end up don’t want to do, and I actually end up having fun.” – Jack Blackhaving fun.” – Jack Black

““It’s lonely on top.” –Me It’s lonely on top.” –Me

#truth#truth

“‘“‘I’m bored’ is a useless thing to say. I I’m bored’ is a useless thing to say. I mean, you live in a great, big, vast world mean, you live in a great, big, vast world that you’ve seen none percent of. Even that you’ve seen none percent of. Even the inside of your own mind is endless; the inside of your own mind is endless; it goes on forever, inwardly, do you it goes on forever, inwardly, do you understand? The fact that you’re alive is understand? The fact that you’re alive is amazing, so you don’t get to say ‘I’m amazing, so you don’t get to say ‘I’m bored.’” [Louis C.K.]bored.’” [Louis C.K.]

“‘“‘I’m bored’ is a useless thing to say. I I’m bored’ is a useless thing to say. I mean, you live in a great, big, vast world mean, you live in a great, big, vast world that you’ve seen none percent of. Even that you’ve seen none percent of. Even the inside of your own mind is endless; the inside of your own mind is endless; it goes on forever, inwardly, do you it goes on forever, inwardly, do you understand? The fact that you’re alive is understand? The fact that you’re alive is amazing, so you don’t get to say ‘I’m amazing, so you don’t get to say ‘I’m bored.’” [Louis C.K.]bored.’” [Louis C.K.]

#truth#truth

““BORED people are BORING people.” BORED people are BORING people.” – Bonnie’s Mom– Bonnie’s Mom

““BORED people are BORING people.” BORED people are BORING people.” – Bonnie’s Mom– Bonnie’s Mom

Use this PowerPoint for the Following Information:

Use this PowerPoint for the Following Information:

• Class procedures and expectations• Technology application setups• Proper classroom conduct and

decorum in writing

• Class procedures and expectations• Technology application setups• Proper classroom conduct and

decorum in writing

KeystonesGood news?

No more PSSAs!Bad news?

KeystonesCompositionLiterature

SOPHOMORES, at the end of this course, you will take the Literature Keystones to count for your AYP scores.

Good news? No more PSSAs!

Bad news? Keystones

CompositionLiterature

SOPHOMORES, at the end of this course, you will take the Literature Keystones to count for your AYP scores.

Classroom Diagnostic Tests

CDTs:Taken ? times a semesterDiagnose strengths and

weaknessesRemediation programs will be

developed based on individual students’ needs

CDTs:Taken ? times a semesterDiagnose strengths and

weaknessesRemediation programs will be

developed based on individual students’ needs

Remediation: Keystone PrepStudents’ CDT scores, grades,

and class participation will determine their individual remediation program.

Remediation will occur during period 3.

No extra homework will be given.

Students’ CDT scores, grades, and class participation will determine their individual remediation program.

Remediation will occur during period 3.

No extra homework will be given.

Procedures & Expectations

Refer to your handout as we review the procedures and expectations.

Read the course description. Return the contract:

Friday, January 24th

Take the QUIZ Thursday, January 23rd

GRADING POLICY

• Points system• Handbook contains the grading

scale• Check PowerSchool often

• https://powerschool.elcosd.org

PARTICIPATION

• Be on time• Bring required materials• Participate in discussions, projects, and

activities• Answer questions• Complete assignments on time• Take care of the laptops• Show respect

UNACCEPTED BEHAVIORS

• Tardiness• Not bringing materials to class• Abuse of laptops or books• Talking during direct instruction• Disrespectful, disruptive or dangerous

behavior• Negative attitudes• Sleeping

HOMEWORKHOMEWORK Late homework receives half credit up to

one week after the due date. Late projects or essays are deducted a

letter grade each day. Detentions are given after THREE missed

assignments. You will receive two one-day late passes. See HW assignments in GOOGLE DOCS.

Spreadsheet Color-coded calendar

Late homework receives half credit up to one week after the due date.

Late projects or essays are deducted a letter grade each day.

Detentions are given after THREE missed assignments.

You will receive two one-day late passes. See HW assignments in GOOGLE DOCS.

Spreadsheet Color-coded calendar

MAKE UP WORK BE RESPONSIBLE! Check the Absentee bin for papers Check the HW Calendar in Google Docs Ask a friend Email Mrs. Kokan Schedule test/quiz make up dates ONE WEEK to make up tests/quizzes

REQUIRED MATERIALSREQUIRED MATERIALS

• Folder or three-ring binder• Notebook or paper• Writing utensil• Textbook• Novel(s)

– Monday = RAC

• Folder or three-ring binder• Notebook or paper• Writing utensil• Textbook• Novel(s)

– Monday = RAC

TextbookTextbook

• JUNIORS:– New course; therefore, no official

book– Handouts– Novels

• SOPHOMORES:– British Lit. textbook– Novels

• JUNIORS:– New course; therefore, no official

book– Handouts– Novels

• SOPHOMORES:– British Lit. textbook– Novels

MISCELLANEOUS RULES Secure drink lids and place on the floor

during laptop use Turn off and hide cell phones Keep your hands to yourselves Don’t touch classroom items Do not cheat, plagiarize, or copy

NO TOLERANCE

MISCELLANEOUS RULES Be mature and show common sense:

Attire Assignments Writings Conversations

Respect yourselves, others, and classroom materials (i.e. laptops)

TARDINESS

Procure a late pass

Detention = FOUR tardies

Locker or restroom use do not count as excuses

Failure to bring your textbook to class will result in a tardy

POTTY POLICY

Fill out handbookDate & time

Do not ask during direction instructionAppropriate times:

Individual or group work

During independent or group work, students are permitted to listen to music on their own devices and headphones.

DO NOT insert headphones into the computers and search on Youtube, etc.It drains the batteries

During independent or group work, students are permitted to listen to music on their own devices and headphones.

DO NOT insert headphones into the computers and search on Youtube, etc.It drains the batteries

No Cell PhonesNo Cell Phones

• Strict new policy that will be enforced

• Cell phones must be silent and hidden

• Cell phones will be collected otherwise

• Strict new policy that will be enforced

• Cell phones must be silent and hidden

• Cell phones will be collected otherwise

Emails to Note:Emails to Note:

kkokan@elcosd.orgEmail with questions or submit

attached assignmentsec99.kkokan@staff.elcoraiders.org

Share Google Drive assignments

WRITE DOWN THESE ADDRESSES!

kkokan@elcosd.orgEmail with questions or submit

attached assignmentsec99.kkokan@staff.elcoraiders.org

Share Google Drive assignments

WRITE DOWN THESE ADDRESSES!

Laptop DistributionLaptop Distribution

Remember your laptop number!

How to Retrieve and Replace laptops on the cart

Log in as…

hslocal

Remember your laptop number!

How to Retrieve and Replace laptops on the cart

Log in as…

hslocal

DO NOT… (laptops)1. Do not remove a laptop from the

cart unless instructed to do so.2. Do not use a laptop other than the

one that was assigned to you (unless otherwise instructed).

3. Never pull out the magnetic charging cord. Instead, sweep it to the right with your hand for removal.

4. Do not sign in as your name on the login screen.

5. Do not carry the laptops with one hand or with the lid open.

DO NOT… (laptops)

6. Do not customize your desktop.7. Do not put anything on the

keyboard and close the lid.8. Do not eat, drink, paint, use

markers, etc. near the laptops.9. Do not move or unplug the laptop

cart for any reason.10. Do not touch the screens or smudge

dirt on them.

DO NOT… (laptops)

11. Do not wiggle the screen back and forth. Position it to your liking and leave it there.

12. Do not add any widgets to the laptops.

13. Do not log into someone else’s server. 14. Do not mess with the kproxy or mega

proxy. 15. Do not remove the batteries from the

laptops.

DO NOT… (laptops)

16. Do not search or view any inappropriate words, websites, pictures, etc.

17. Do not restart your computers without speaking to Mrs. Kokan.

18. Do not pop off keys, break things in the slots, stick things in the CD drive, or abuse the laptops in any way.

19. Do not remove the laptops from the classroom. (They cannot be signed out.)

Consequences for Misusing Laptops

• Failure to comply with the rules will result in detention. Punishments for repeated or grand offenses are subject to the discretion of Mrs. Kokan.

• No surfing the web while you’re supposed to be completing class work. After a WARNING, a DETENTION will be issued.

LAPTOP SIGN OUTSLAPTOP SIGN OUTS

Students may sign out laptops in the library.

Please note, you will not be able to access your server or use the Internet at home.

See Mrs. Templeton in the library to save your document/project to the signed-out laptop.

Students may sign out laptops in the library.

Please note, you will not be able to access your server or use the Internet at home.

See Mrs. Templeton in the library to save your document/project to the signed-out laptop.

DO… (laptops) ONLY use the laptop assigned to you. When removing your laptop from the cart,

brush the magnetic cord to the right. Immediately check to make sure the

laptop seems clean and working properly. If you notice anything fishy, immediately inform Mrs. Kokan for two reasons: 1) so that she can document the error; 2) so that you will not be held responsible.

Keep your laptop flat on your desk at all times.

Sign in as hslocal.

Pd. E Library & Lab UsagePd. E Library & Lab Usage

Mrs. Templeton = LibrarianMrs. Templeton = LibrarianLibraryLibrary

Only two students may have a pass from Only two students may have a pass from Mrs. Kokan for the library during period 3.Mrs. Kokan for the library during period 3.

LabLab Mrs. Templeton will have 24 lab passes a Mrs. Templeton will have 24 lab passes a

day in the library. First come, first served.day in the library. First come, first served.

Mrs. Templeton = LibrarianMrs. Templeton = LibrarianLibraryLibrary

Only two students may have a pass from Only two students may have a pass from Mrs. Kokan for the library during period 3.Mrs. Kokan for the library during period 3.

LabLab Mrs. Templeton will have 24 lab passes a Mrs. Templeton will have 24 lab passes a

day in the library. First come, first served.day in the library. First come, first served.

BLACKBOARD, a.k.a. BB• BB will house the following:

– Course documents– Project & paper requirements– Homework assignments– Technology application setups and uses– Course information– Discussion boards– Wiki links

BB Navigation

• Buttons

• Folders

• Downloading documents– A download box will appear with the

downloaded document– Click on the document in the box for it to

open

BUTTONS

Open up this course’s corresponding expectations in the appropriate folder within the CLASS INFORMATION button.

Check homework assignments within the HW ASSIGNMENTS button. – Color-coded calendar– Check out your class’ color

DICTION = Word ChoiceDICTION = Word Choice

When responding to discussions, select your word choice carefully.

Use action verbs, descriptive adjectives, enhanced vocabulary.

Refrain from using slang.Points will be deducted from the

Style category for weak diction.

When responding to discussions, select your word choice carefully.

Use action verbs, descriptive adjectives, enhanced vocabulary.

Refrain from using slang.Points will be deducted from the

Style category for weak diction.

Conventions

Precision and effort are expected in all assignments and discussions. No matter how simple the assignment seems, grammatical rules should always be followed: Write in complete sentences. Use proper punctuation (periods, commas,

apostrophes, semi colons, etc.) and capitalization. Remember this is not Instant Messenger; this is English class.

Spell words correctly! Look them up online if you’re unsure of spellings.

Precision and effort are expected in all assignments and discussions. No matter how simple the assignment seems, grammatical rules should always be followed: Write in complete sentences. Use proper punctuation (periods, commas,

apostrophes, semi colons, etc.) and capitalization. Remember this is not Instant Messenger; this is English class.

Spell words correctly! Look them up online if you’re unsure of spellings.

Pump up your PotentialPump up your Potential

Create Lead Collaborate Delegate Evaluate Apply

Create Lead Collaborate Delegate Evaluate Apply

Investigate Analyze Interrogate Research Think Critically Read Critically

Investigate Analyze Interrogate Research Think Critically Read Critically

What is 21st Century Learning?

What is 21st Century Learning?

?Discuss amongst yourselves.

Did You Know? by Karl Fisch

?Discuss amongst yourselves.

Did You Know? by Karl Fisch

Preach It Fellas…“No problem can be solved by the

same consciousness that created it. We need to see the world anew.” - Albert Einstein

“If we always do what we’ve always done, we will get what we’ve always gotten.” - Adam Urbanski

Tech Survey & Video DiscussionTech Survey & Video Discussion

Complete the following:Complete the following: Tech SurveyTech Survey

Blackboard (via Google Docs Form)Blackboard (via Google Docs Form) Discussion about the Discussion about the ““Did You Know?Did You Know?””

Video:Video:

Complete the following:Complete the following: Tech SurveyTech Survey

Blackboard (via Google Docs Form)Blackboard (via Google Docs Form) Discussion about the Discussion about the ““Did You Know?Did You Know?””

Video:Video:

Assignment:Assignment:

Find an interesting quote by an author or artist from any country other than the USA (Juniors); from Great Britain (Sophomores).

Type it or make it neat and pretty Due: tomorrow Be prepared to answer WHY?

Find an interesting quote by an author or artist from any country other than the USA (Juniors); from Great Britain (Sophomores).

Type it or make it neat and pretty Due: tomorrow Be prepared to answer WHY?