Welcome to Mrs. Noble’s Welcome to Mrs. Noble’s ClassroomClassroomEnglish 11

SEATS....

Tomorrow I will write down where you are sitting. Please sit in that seat everyday. This will help me to learn your names faster.

Thank You!

About Me… Mrs. NobleAbout Me… Mrs. NobleOriginally from Belleville, OntarioAttended McGill University; Bachelor of

Science in English Literature & PsychologyCompleted a Bachelor of Education at the

University of TorontoLived in Korea where I taught ESLThis is my 9th year with the Halifax

Regional School Board; last year I was at Sackville High, the year before I was at C.P.A.

I have two children: Maia (6 very soon) and Milo (just turned 4)

Our Classroom• Be respectful of the space.

• Cell phones and electronics• Should not interrupt your learning or

anyone else’s• Quickly, discreetly, educational• Success in your courses requires ACTIVE

listening and participation.

• Be in class on time and prepared • You are responsible for anything you miss

when you are out of the room

Reading ExpectationsReading ExpectationsWe will be reading texts, sometimes

as a class but often you will be asked to read independently. ◦It is imperative that you are prepared to

commit to reading the texts assigned in the class.

◦You may not love every text; there may be texts you don’t like. However, you are still required to complete the reading tasks.

◦You should come to class every day prepared to read independently.

Writing ExpectationsWriting ExpectationsThere will be a heavy focus on

writing, in this course. (40% of grade)

◦All writing you do “counts” and should be a sample of your best work. Please be attentive to structure, word choice, and matters of correctness.

Mark Breakdown and Exam Mark Breakdown and Exam MattersMattersA student’s final mark= 75%

Course Work + 25% Summative Exam

Speaking & Listening = 25%Reading & Viewing = 35%

Writing & Representing = 40%

ENG11 Academic is designed to prepare you for ENG12 Academic, so it is not eligible for exemptions.

Outcomes based Outcomes based assessment…assessment…You have access to your grades – USE

POWERSCHOOL!!

Your mark is divided into 3 categories: ◦Reading and Viewing◦Speaking and Listening◦Writing and Representing

I will not be putting marks in Power School until we have some marks for each category.

Due Dates & RewritesDue Dates & RewritesAssignments need to be turned in on

time. After the final due date for any given

assignment has passed, you will receive a zero in Power School.

You are responsible for negotiating an extension before the due date if you need it.

Rewrite Policy – because sometimes you may need to try againYou may improve and resubmit any

assignment to be re-graded (with a few exceptions) providing the assignment was handed in within 2 days of the initial due date.

You are Responsible for You are Responsible for What is Covered in Class...What is Covered in Class...

If you are absent, out of the room, or out of focus...

1.Check the daily plan on my website: http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/mnoble

2.Ask a classmate3.Ask me

Extra Help/ One-on-One Instructions/ Feedback/ Motivation...

You may come see me whenever you need to:◦Before School◦After School◦At Lunch (Monday, Thursday, Friday)◦C-Block

The good news is I will rarely keep you very long!

My WebsiteMy WebsiteDaily AgendaLinks to assignments, resources,

etc...SearchablePlease ask me if you need

something that isn’t there

http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/mnoble

NOTE-TAKING The following slide contains detailed

instructions about your first writing assignment. Do not copy them!

Practice taking notes quickly and efficiently

Hand in your notes on these instructions with your assignment

YOUR GOAL: Include the main points in the form of point form notes without all the extra stuff.

Write a letter of introduction, telling me about Write a letter of introduction, telling me about yourself and how you feel about reading and/or yourself and how you feel about reading and/or writing. Please include your view on the writing. Please include your view on the following pointsfollowing points: : Feelings about writing & feelings about reading

Anything that’s difficult for you about writing and/or reading

Things about writing (and reading) that you did last year – or the year before – that were successful or that you liked

Things about writing (and reading) that you did last year – or the year before – that you didn’t like or weren’t successful

Goals you have for yourself in English this yearWhat you expect of me as your English teacher Important information about you/Anything else you want

to share. Also include what text(s) you read recently  I am the primary audience for this letter. This is due by

the end of class; I will respond within the next few weeks.