Transcript English 10
Co-Taught English 10 An Introduction Game Day!! So yesterday we got to know a lot about you and your hopes and fears – today you get to know a lot more about us and this class! We know, though, that this can be SUPER boring, but it’s really important. To help you find this interesting, we are going to play some games! The first game we will play is Two Truths and a Lie!! Two Truths and a Lie Directions The game is simple… Example First, you learn a little bit about the person. Your summer reading book could be any length. Then, that person tells you three short facts about him/herself. Your summer reading book could be fiction or nonfiction. The trick is – only TWO of those facts are really facts; one of the three is a LIE!! You had to write something about your summer reading. Who Am I?! Ms. Antonucci Two Truths and a Lie Directions Listen to the three statements I am making about myself. Decide which one you think is a lie. Who Am I?! Ms. Fransen Graduated from University of Connecticut High School Teacher for almost 15 years! 4 Years at Putnam High School 12 Years at Hall High School I have 2 kids: My daughter, Teagan, is 12 years old My son, Sutton, is 8 years old Two Truths and a Lie Directions Listen to the three statements I am making about myself. Decide which one you think is a lie. 1. I once had 9 piercings! 2. I’ve been married for 16 years. 3. I’m legally blind in my left eye. More Games!! The next game we are going to play is a scavenger hunt. In order to get your prize you must find the answers to all of these questions in the next few PowerPoint slides. I promise that every answer is there - but here’s a helpful hint: The answers are only on the first slide! Be sure to put the answer on your PowerPoint – and be sure to put your name on the PowerPoint, too! And before you ask… You may work with partners or you may work alone. The first group to CORRECTLY finish the sheet is the ONLY group to get a prize. The prize is candy… And everyone will be required to turn in a completed sheet at the end of the period. Just so you know, we will be going over the answers as a class in 10 minutes – so get started!! Questions 1. How many homework assignments will you have per week? 2. How many points is each homework assignment worth? 3. About how long will each homework assignment take? 4. Why do you have to be careful to not throw anything away? 5. Will your participation be graded? 6. What will be collected and corrected daily? 7. What is in the binder? 8. What happens if you miss a day of school? 9. When should you come and get missing work? 10. What kind of assignments can you re-do? 11. What do you have to do before you can re-do an assignment? 12. Why are you allowed to makeup assignments? 13. What is the last days you can turn in work? 14. How many percentage points are taken off for an assignment that is turned in more than three days late? 15. Can you makeup an assignment that is several weeks old? Other Things You Should Know… Homework You can expect at least 60 minutes of homework every week, but not over weekends and long holidays. The assignments themselves will most likely entail reading approximately 20 pages of a given text or writing approximately a page of text, and may also include completing grammar worksheets, studying vocabulary, journaling, blogging, or working on a long-term project or paper. In other words… You will be given ONE homework assignment every week Typically I will assign it on a Monday and it will be due on Friday You can expect the homework assignment to take about an hour total to complete Sometimes I will check that you’ve been working on it every night (especially if I am making you study vocabulary) These homework assignments will count 100 points EACH If you don’t do your homework, you can’t pass!! Other Things You Should Know… In-Class Activities In class assignments will be collected and corrected daily. Assignments may include taking notes, completing worksheets, writing, working in groups, and discussing the text as a class. As with all assigned grades, your effort counts, and will be evaluated by how well you mentally, physically, and emotionally participate. In other words… Almost everything we do in class will be collected and corrected Worksheets Quizzes Writings Etc. Even if I don’t collect something that day… I might have graded your participation! Or I might collect it the next day – so, be careful not to throw anything away!! In the end, EVERY day counts towards your final grade. This is really important if you are absent a lot… Other Things You Should Know… Absences Besides reminding you that we must abide by the school’s absence policies (excused versus unexcused absences, loss of credit, etc.), we also want to remind you to come see us ASAP (preferably the day you return) before or after school (NOT during a class period) to get your make up work. You must make up all assignments missed during an absence or else they will result in a zero. In other words… If you miss school, you will have zeros until you make up the work we did during class while you were absent. All class assignments can be found in the binder on the table. Or, you can always come see one of the teachers BEFORE or AFTER school to get your missing assignments. Other Things You Should Know… Re-Dos • Almost any assignment (including quizzes, tests, and essays) may be redone after the student has met with one of us to discuss his or her errors. No re-done assignment will be accepted unless the student has meet with a teacher or other arrangements have been made and approved by one of the teachers. In other words… It doesn’t matter if you were absent, lazy, forgetful, confused – whatever; if you didn’t turn in or do well on an assignment, you can make it up. You can redo almost ANY type of assignment: essay, test, quiz, in class, homework, etc. And it doesn’t matter why you didn’t do it or do well on it – the goal is to teach you how to do better – so you can redo nearly everything. You just need to talk to the teacher(s) before you redo any assignments. Other Things You Should Know… Make Ups • Our policy is that you have three days after an excused absence to make up work before we begin pulling off 5% (to a maximum of 25%) of the assignment’s overall grade. Also, almost all assignments can be made up, but the last day make up work will be accepted is a week before grades close. Specifically, the last day you can give us makeup work is Friday, November 2 (quarter one) and Friday, January 11 (quarter two). In other words… You can makeup any assignment – but if it is late, you will lose some credit. The cool thing is, though, you can redo a late assignment and get the credit back! It’s so easy to get an “A” in this class!! Just be sure you don’t miss the deadlines… Reflection… 1. So – yesterday we had to write down your thoughts about the class. Now that you’ve had a chance to hear what the class is actually all about it’s time to review your feelings. Specifically, take a minute or two to specifically reflect on this point from the last slide: “It’s easy to get an A in this class.” What is supposed makes it easy to get an A in this class? Based upon this, do YOU think it really will be easy to get an A in this class? Do you plan to get an A in this class? Why or why not? 2. Finally, take a look at the last five slides. Jot down some of your first thoughts about the titles of the units and texts. What are your questions or concerns about the skills we will be covering? Do you have any predictions? Answer these questions in thoughtful, complete sentences. Unit One: Argument, Anyone? Learning how to listen and speak critically Texts and Tasks… Goals and Objectives… Summer Reading and independent reading texts Delineate and evaluate argument and claims; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning Letters about Literature Competition Apply knowledge of language to make effective choices for meaning and style; write and edit work conforming to the guidelines in a style manual Write arguments to support claims Introduce claims and counter claims with evidence Unit Two: Establishing Self Literary Analysis of Identity Construct Texts and Tasks… Into the Wild (book, movie, and soundtrack) Character Analysis Project Goals and Objectives… Cite textual evidence Analyze complex characters Cite textual evidence Interpret and analyze figures of speech Set rules for discussions Unit Three: Conforming or Rebelling? Literary Analysis of Identity Conflict and Consequence Texts and Tasks… Goals and Objectives… The Great Gatsby(book, movie, and soundtrack); “Winter Dreams” Determine and analyze meanings of words and phrases Thematic Analysis Project Develop and strengthen writing through process Pose and respond to questions; clarify and challenge ideas and conclusions Unit Four: Finding the Writer Literary Analysis of Author Identity Texts and Tasks… Catcher in the Rye, Absolutely True Diary, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime “This I Believe” Essay Project or “Laws of Life” Essay Competition Goals and Objectives… Understanding how language functions and makes effecting choices for meaning and style Write informative explanatory texts; introduce a topic and organize ideas; develop and extend using examples and facts; use precise language and vocabulary Initiate and participate in discussions Respond, summarize, and qualify within a discussion Write narratives. Unit Five: Seeking the Whole Story Arguments and Media Representations Texts and Tasks… The Crucible book and movie); Guilty By Suspicion Anthology Project Goals and Objectives… Determine the meaning of words and analyze the impact of words choice Determine the author’s point of view and purpose and analyze rhetoric Interpret figures of speech and analyze their impact Analyze a subject in two different media Make strategic use of digital media to enhance understanding Unit Six: Breaking the Mold Synthesizing everything you’ve learned Texts and Tasks… Goals and Objectives… PORTFOLIO, CAPSTONE, and/or MULI-GENRE PROJECT Applying Knowledge of language and Supporting Claims