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Key Ideas and Details 1. Read closely to determine what the text
says explicitly and to make logical inferences
from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking
to support conclusionsdrawn from the text.
2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their
development;summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop
and interact over thecourse of a text.
Craft and Structure 4. Interpret words and phrases as they are
used in a text, including determining
technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how
specific word choicesshape meaning or tone.
5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific
sentences, paragraphs, andlarger portions of the text (e.g., a
section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each otherand the
whole.
6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and
style of a text.Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Integrate and
evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media,
including
visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.1
8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a
text, including the
validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and
sufficiency of the evidence. 9. Analyze how two or more texts
address similar themes or topics in order to build
knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.Range of
Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10. Read and comprehend
complex literary and informational texts independently and
proficiently.
_____________________________________________________________Grading
and Assessment:
Students will be evaluated in many ways during this course. A
large majority of theirgraded work will be written but I may also
ask students to present their work in skits,PowerPoint
presentations, brief speeches, and poster presentations. If a
student missesan assignment, quiz, or project due to an excused
illness they will be able to make up the
work upon their return for full credit. Late work will only be
accepted per thehandbook policy.
90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C65-69 DBelow 65 F
Assignment Category % of FinalGrade
Assessments 50%Daily Work 40%Participation 10%
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Participation:Students will start each week with 7 (a C)
participation points. Studentscan earn an additional 3 points (for
an A) for participation - beingprepared for class, regular
attendance, and being on task. Points may be
lost during the week for unexcused absences or tardies, not
having neededmaterials, not following class rules, or other
disciplinary issues.
Extra Credit:There will be limited extra credit opportunities
during the school
year. These assignments are intended to be in addition to
thestudents normal work load; therefore, only students who
haveturned in all required work will be eligible for extra credit
projects.
_____________________________________________________________Mrs.
Tweedys Class Expectations:
1. Have all materials and be in your seat before the bell
rings.2. Use respectful verbal language and body language.3. Keep
your hands to yourselfdont touch other people or their materials.4.
Mrs. Tweedys desk and all items on and behind it are off limits.5.
NO hats, electronics, food, or drinks allowed in classroom.
_____________________________________________________________Plagiarism
and Cheating:
Plagiarism is the unauthorized use of or close imitation of the
language and thoughts ofanother author and the representation of
them as ones own original work. Plagiarism isunacceptable and will
be treated no differently than cheating. Proven cases ofplagiarism
and/or cheating will result in a 0 grade for the project andstudent
will not be able to make up the missed points. This class will
cover the
appropriate way to use another authors work without plagiarizing
and all students willbe responsible for citing their sources in
each written
work._____________________________________________________________Classroom
Library Policy:
Books are available for checkout in Mrs. Tweedys room as a
convenience to students.These may be used for book reports,
assignments, or pleasure. Most books, but not all, have
been read or skimmed for content. This form is to inform the
parent/guardian that not everybook has been personally reviewed by
the teacher. Parents/guardians are the final monitor oftheir son or
daughters book choice. Books for assignments may always be brought
from homeor borrowed from a library as long as they meet the
requirements of the task assigned.
Students are expected to return the books within 6 weeks and in
good condition. Lost ordamaged books will be added to the students
fine list at the end of the year. The cost of areplacement book
will determine the fine.
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Parents and Student:
Please sign below that you have read this information. Please
return only this page. Keep therest for your reference.
- Mrs. Tweedy, Language Arts Teacher
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By signing this syllabus, I acknowledge that I understand the
courseexpectations, discipline procedures, grading, and library
policy of this class.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
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Student Signature:
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Grade and Class Period:
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Parent Email Address:
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Parent Home Phone:
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Date: __________________ Please return by Friday, August 24,
2012.
