Our Pact

What You Can Expect from Me

  1. I will provide you with a clear, organized course that is designed to help you meet the Student Learning Outcomes for English 1A in a meaningful manner.

  2. I will provide a variety of assignments to ensure your learning needs are met.

  3. I will be actively present in your learning.

  4. I will provide a supportive and safe environment for you to share and discuss ideas with your peers.

  5. I will reach out to you when I sense that you need support.

  6. I will treat you with dignity and respect and be flexible to support your individual needs.

  7. I won't be perfect. I am human and will make mistakes at times. I will view mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow.

  8. Is there anything you would like to add to this list?

What I Will Expect from You

  1. You will strive to be an active participant in this course and strive to meet the due dates.

  2. You will maintain an open line of communication with me so I understand how to support you.

  3. You will contact me if you have a concern with meeting a due date.

  4. You will strive to contribute regularly to collaborative activities to ensure all members of our learning community have ample opportunity to read/listen, reflect, and respond to your ideas.

  5. You will treat your peers with dignity and respect.

  6. You will do your best to have patience with technology. There will be hiccups, but we will get through them together.

  7. You will give yourself grace. Expect to make mistakes. You are human and feeling stressed.

  8. Is there anything else you would like to add to this list?

Student Learning Outcomes

Our pact will help you meet the Student Learning Outcomes for English 1A.

Student Learning Outcomes for English 1A

Upon completing this course successfully, you will be able to

  1. Complete a research-based essay that has been written out of class and undergone revision. It should demonstrate your ability to thoughtfully support a single thesis using analysis and synthesis.

  2. Integrate multiple sources, including a book-length work and a variety of academic databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scholarly websites. You will cite in MLA format with a correctly-formatted Works Cited page.

  3. Demonstrate logical paragraph composition and sentence structure with correct grammar, spelling, and word use.

Student Learning Outcomes for English 1AS

Upon completing this course successfully, you will be able to

1. Complete a research-based essay that has been written out of class and undergone revision. It should demonstrate your ability to thoughtfully support a single thesis using analysis and synthesis.

2. Integrate multiple sources, including a book-length work and a variety of academic databases, peer-reviewed journals, and scholarly websites. You will cite in MLA format with a correctly-formatted Works Cited page.

3. Demonstrate logical paragraph composition and sentence structure with correct grammar, spelling, and word use.