Visit the new English web site here!
Note from PJW: This site is a collection of resources collected since 2012 that may be useful in mastering English Language Arts. As of Fall 2016, most resources should be available in the PLP or in Canvas. However, I'll continue to update this site with extra materials. This is a work in progress. If you have feedback or ideas, please use the comments field at the bottom of the page. Thanks!
Loyola University Resources
Common Writing Problems and How to Fix Them
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Practice is the key to success
Practice is key to success in all fields
The most important thing is work
Use MLA date format: 8 November 2013
Reflect on your work; writing is never finished; revision is always appropriate; there's always more reading to do
The internal title of your work (the heading in your paper, not the Google Doc name) should summarize the substance of your work
Use "Insert Page Number" to add: "Last Name - Page Number" as a running header on every page
Collaborative and independent study both help; see Study Skills
Join Codes
Standards
Summaries
Grades 9-10 (PDF two-page version)
Grades 11-12 (PDF two-page version)
Writing
Homework rubric (Question: You know what it means to show your work in math. What does it mean to show your work in English?)
Speaking
Priorities: Poise, voice, life, eye contact, gestures, speed
History of English
Poetry
TurnItIn.com
Be sure your TurnItIn.com account is up to date (use your JCS email; register for each class)
TurnItIn used for admissions essays
Student training for TurnItIn.com
How to update your password
Go to portal.juliancharterschool.org and log in
Click on "School Pathways" in the menu on the left
Log in to School Pathways using current username/password
From the Parent/Student Portal Home page, scroll to the bottom and click on "Account"
Next, click on "change password" and enter a new password
This will change the student's password for School Pathways, JCS portal, Google Drive, and any other program that utilizes the JCS username/password. It takes approximately 15 minutes for the password to synchronize with the various JCS programs.
Information Literacy