participate & Collaborate like scholars!
Students in my class do not usually raise their hands to participate. Instead, you will usually be given the opportunity to first practice your knowledge with a partner or group, then I will call on students at random to share their knowledge. I will provide specific feedback so students can know exactly what they are doing correctly and what they still need to do to improve.
My class must be a SAFE PLACE to make mistakes. Learning to participate in class discussions can be frightening. But with time you will get used to it, I promise! It is expected that we act as a supportive TEAM and NEVER discourage others from trying. This is very important to me!
My class must be a SAFE PLACE to make mistakes. Learning to participate in class discussions can be frightening. But with time you will get used to it, I promise! It is expected that we act as a supportive TEAM and NEVER discourage others from trying. This is very important to me!
scholar cards |
Purpose: To ensure that students are being challenged to think critically in class and participate and cooperate with their peers. It also helps the teacher to check for students’ understanding of concepts and to create a positive learning environment.
If you lose your Scholar Card, you may ask for a new card, but you will lose credit for all stamps you had earned up until that point. So keep it in a safe place! |
READ & WRITE like scholars!
This is an English class. So guess what? You're going to READ and read often! Yeah! If that sounds exciting for you, then great! You've found a home! But if reading copious amounts of pages freaks you out, don't worry; you're not alone. Although an honors class will require you to read much on your own, we also read many of our novels, stories, articles, plays, poems, etc. TOGETHER in class. AND for your OREO (Outside Reading Educational Opportunity) projects, you'll get to CHOOSE a book that YOU want to read! Do be ready to be CHALLENGED to think more CRITICALLY about the texts we read. But also be ready to learn to LOVE reading!
Students will be assigned a multiple process essays and timed writings throughout the year. Nearly all will relate directly to what you READ in this class. Do not be discouraged if at the beginning of the year your scores aren't where you would like them to be. Remember that it's about GROWTH over TIME, not immediate mastery. Allow yourself to embrace the process! Students are encouraged to meet with Mrs. House during OH (Office Hours) to improve their writing scores throughout the year. Process Writing projects are a very big part of your grade. You will have multiple opportunities to build your essay with teacher guidance as well as group and partner input. Various online tools will be used to enhance your writing and/or check for plagiarism! Remember, an essay is never "done", you just run out of time...so make that time count! Final drafts of essays must be typed using MLA format. All papers will be submitted to Turnitin.com as well. No late papers will be accepted, so plan ahead if you know you’ll be absent and email it to me and submit it online on time. This is true for illnesses as well. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! |
STAY ORGANIZED like scholars!
Some people think that you are just born organized. That's just not true! You have to TRAIN yourself to be organized with your materials, stay on top of deadlines, manage your time, find resources, and more!
In this class, if you are willing to grow, you will learn all about these skills that SCHOLARS possess!
In this class, if you are willing to grow, you will learn all about these skills that SCHOLARS possess!
SCHOLAR PACKETS & UNIT GUIDES
Most large units will be organized for you on Google Doc SCHOLAR GUIDE (found in the G-Drive "Toolbox"). These guides serve as a "headquarters" of sorts for all resources, assignments, deadlines, and more, so you can always be aware of what we are working on! Much of your work will be submitted DIGITALLY, but you also will have a fair amount of work done on PAPER. These paper assignments will be part of a SCHOLAR PACKET.
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VOYAGE BOARD
As "Mariners", you are on a "Voyage" each and every week to grow, improve, and learn. Therefore, in this class you will have access to a Voyage Board Doc (see your class's section in the drop down options above) that has a record of everything found on the Agenda Board that week. This includes the objective, agenda, opener, announcements, and HW! That means that you never have an excuse when absent to not know what you missed! My fabulous TA will be taking care of this each morning. |