Welcome t o Open House

Welcome to

Open HouseEnglish 12

Anne Casey—2013-2014

12th grade English & your child:

• developmental continuum (CCLS)

• appreciation for learning • reading• English language &

articulation• life-long communication• thinking • transfer & apply learning

Pedagogical ShiftsBalancing

Informational & Literary Text

Content Knowledge

Staircase of Complexity

Text-based Answers

Writing from Sources

Academic Vocabulary

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EngageNY

Word of the

Week

insouciant

aggrandize

fortuitous

Paragraph Template

&College/Career

Writing

Reading•Increased text complexity— •Broaden background•Develop interest

GIST(weekly close reading assignment)

•Read informational text—New York Times•Think about article•Condense point into a 20 word sentence•Craft sentence so each word counts•Analyze vocabulary in context

website•Updated daily•Handouts available

Parent’s PortalPlease take advantage of access to grades!

English Department’s Non-negotiable Rules:

1. Students should be in their seats and prepared to learn when the bell rings;

2. Students should be respectful to others;3. Students should assume responsibility for their own learning.

CATEGORY PERCENTAGEClass Activities 25%Tests & Quizzes 25%Homework 20%Writing 20%Class Participation 10%

Grading Policy

Extra Help!Students should schedule an appointment —clipboard on desk

• before school: 6:40-7:00 & 7:00-7:20• 2nd period• 4th period• 6th period• after school

CommunicationEmail:

•anne.casey@marlboroschools.org

School Phone:•236-5810

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