9th Grade Literature

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Class Information:

GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODES:

(PAY ATTENTION TO PERIOD NUMBER):

FIFTH Period: ksnb2wq

SIXTH Period: vc5b764

Reading List :

To Kill a Mockingbird

Night

The Odyssey

Romeo and Juliet

Anthem

Alas, Babylon

Various Short Stories and Poems

In This Class:

You'll have choices in how you show what you've learned. I will help you develop your thinking skills and produce high-quality products.
You're going to collaborate with your peers. The ability to collaborate is very important - I understand that you may not like group work, but it is important - and everyone will be graded by what they each contribute.
You'll use technology that you are comfortable with. If you are tech savvy, bring that to the table! If you only use technology for Snapchat and Instagram, that's okay too.
You have my SUPPORT every step of the way. If you do not like to read or write, that is alright we will work together to improve your skills, and I will try to make it as painless as possible. :)

Rules and Expectations

R E S P E C T

*Maintain a respectful and positive attitude toward your classmates and me. Make sure to maintain the integrity of your own work - do not participate in plagiarism.

R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y

*Be an active member of this class. Participate. Help your peers. Advocate for yourself. Talk to me if you have any questions or concerns. Stay organized. Complete your assigned reading.

B E H A V I O R

*Come to class on time. Cell phones are NOT allowed in class - unless I ask you to use them. Come to class prepared.

M A T E R I A L S

*Come prepared with your binder, composition notebook, novels, and writing utensils every day.

Policy on Rewrites and Retests

Any graded writing may be rewritten within a week of the paper being returned. You must:

- - sign up for a meeting with the teacher
  - discuss the writing
  - edit and revise the original

Any grammar test may be retaken within a week for half points. You must:

- - sign up for a meeting with the teacher
  - relearn any material you feel is your weakness
  - complete practice material

Any assessments can only be retaken ONCE per assessment, and can only make a maximum score of 90%

Grading Policy:

-30% - Daily work, quizzes, homework

-70% - Writings, tests, projects, presentations

-----Both nine weeks will be averaged and count 80% of your final semester grade.

-----A semester exam will count 20% of your final semester grade.

Office Hours:

Monday - Wednesday 3-3:30 PM

If you need any additional help or would like to work in my classroom please let me know ahead of time

These are really important hours. This is the time you can come see me and discuss the grade you got on a paper and how to fix it, or you can come see me and get some extra help with grammar. You can also come see me to discuss questions you have about a novel or story we are reading. Remember, you can rewrite all papers, but you must come see me first! I am here to help you so please feel free to utilize this time.

Syllabus

Syllabus for 9th Literature:

Ms. Avret's 9th/PreAP 9th Grade Syllabus

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is your late work policy?

If you are absent when we take a test, you have 5 days to make it up with an excused admit. For writings and presentations, it is 10 points off every day that the assignment is late. You will know way in advance when a project is due (barring super emergency) you're expected to be there. I do not accept late daily work. It is your responsibility to complete your work on time.

I missed a day (or two)! What do I do now?

Check the calendar. Come ask me about it. It is your responsibility to ask me about the work and the assignments you have missed.

Where can I find your lesson plans?

Check out the class assignments page on Google Classroom - I post EVERYTHING in there! Except quizzes and tests... don't be silly.

How can I contact you?

Email me. That is the best way! Find a link at the top of this page. I answer emails within a day unless it's a weekend or holiday.

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