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Welcome to Ms . Silverstein’s English Class 2013-2014. English 2R books:. English 1A books:. Course info:. Course expectations packet (rules, policies, requirements, assignment types) Grading (point system, 80/20) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome to Ms. Silverstein’sEnglish Class 2013-2014
English 2R books:
English 1A books:
Course info: Course expectations packet (rules, policies,
requirements, assignment types) Grading (point system, 80/20) Assignments should be worked on over
several nights (studying/hw on grammar/vocab, literature notes/response, writing assignments/drafts)
E-board/website (assignment details, presentations/background on books we study)
Progressbook (grades on assessments and current course score)
Plagiarism/accountability (See: www.turnitin.com and student handbook on school website)
Online contact info:Website: E-board
ssilverstein.cherryhill.site.eboard.com
E-mail:
What will we do this year? LITERATURE
Twelve full length texts
Two books at once (independent/ teacher-instructed)
Note-taking/reader-response
Reading checks
Accountable talk
Literary technique and message
Final course exam on literature—save notes and materials.
What will we do this year?WRITING
Writing assignments:
Critical essays on literature
SAT-style writing
Narrative writing
PARCC-style writing/response to lit.
Grammar, usage, mechanics
Writing as a process:
Thesis/structure instruction and conferencing
Focus correction areas
Peer and self evaluations
Outlining
Revision/skills
What will we do this year?VOCABULARY
Ten lessons from vocab book (cover book and do not write in it)
Assignments: exercises, word roots, enrichment, synonyms, antonyms, phrases and usage
Notes in class on shades of meaning (in-class)
One lesson approximately every three weeks
Quizzes on each lesson Midterm and final exams
Procedures: Speak to teacher about personal issues or specific situations
before or after class, not during lesson. Make sure to get to class early and bring any books we are
studying and your English binder, as well as pens or pencils. Do not bring food or snacks (if you have a specific food-
related issue, please see me.) A typical class:-Attendance-Plan for today and upcoming due dates-Warm-up/writing prompt-Main lesson(s)-Closing activity