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Language Arts 2HMs. Jackson / Room 963
• Take a seat anywhere today.
• Tomorrow, there will be assigned seating.
Welcome Sophomores!
Summer Reading Assignment
Due: Wednesday 8 /22/12 You must have read The
Good Earth and completed the Anticipation Guide and four out of five of the options.
Worth: 100 pgs Tomorrow we will discuss
the rubric and we will review the criteria for this assignment.
There will be a test on The Good Earth in approx 2-3 weeks. Exact date TBA.
Bring The Good Earth Materials everyday!
Whale of a Tale!!!
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 2H-4August 8, 2012
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WHALE OF A TALE
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Create 3 true statements and one false statement about yourself!
Be creative
Course Texts
Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless
Themes
The Good Earth, Pearl S. Buck (Summer reading)
Antigone, Sophocles
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William
Shakespeare
Night, Elie Wiesel
Outside Reading / Silent Reading / Book Reports /
Book TalksSee F.A.Q. handout!
•500 pages / quarter•1 book / quarter must be from Ms. J’s book list•1 book report / quarter•Book talks each quarter•Silent Reading in class Tuesday and Thursday
•Bring SSR book daily!•First book due Tuesday August 21st!
Language Arts Notebook / Journals
Must bring Language Arts Notebook Everyday!
Obtain a spiral bound notebook with 150 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.
August 8, 2012
LA3 1. Fri-Your own address,
forever stamp and envelope 2. Fri -signed syllabus and film
permission3. Fri-course syllabus quiz4. Mon Supply Check
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
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
Supply Check Monday 20 pts
1. Textbook2. Language Arts notebook
/ Journal (150 pgs minimum)
3. Binder, pen, pencils, erasers, highlighters, and notebook paper.
4. Highlighter5. 1-2 Dry erase markers
and eraser6. Dictionary, electronic
dictionary, or dictionary app.
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.
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!
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 Expectations
Allow Ms. Jackson to teach!
BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE!
TRY to LEARN SOMETHING!
Grading Policy
Participa-tion; 20%
Assign-ment/Hmwk/
Quizzes; 35%
Silent Reading / Journals;
20%
Tests/Papers/Projects;
20%
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…
Zangle
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 or Language Arts 2H assignments and due
dates 2012/2013 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.
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