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Welcome t o Open House. English 12 Anne Casey—2013-2014. 12 th grade English & your child : developmental continuum (CCLS) appreciation for learning r eading English language & articulation life-long communication thinking transfer & apply learning. Pedagogical Shifts. 1. 2. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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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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:
School Phone:•236-5810