English is a course study of different informational and literary texts of rigor.  The writings of the students will express their understanding of the texts by exploring, analyzing and researching.

Classroom Tenets

1. Be in seats when the tardy bell rings.

2. No unnecessary talking

3. No chewing gum

4. The ringing of the bell does not dismiss the class.

5. Discard all excess papers at the end of the class.

Required Materials

1 3-ring binder (3" minimum)

4 pkgs. notebook paper (1 pkg. per 9 weeks with 150-200 sheets)

1 pkg. dividers

1 snap-in zipper bag

1 manila folder (regular size)

1 pkg. 3X5 white, lined index cards

1 pkg. 4X6 white, lined index cards

4 speckled compositions (100 sheets/200 pages)

many, many, many black ink pens

Yellow highlighters

Blue highlighters

Class Policies

What is expected in this class?

The student is expected to come to class with a positive attitude willing to learn by listening actively, completing classwork and homework, and following the five (5) class rules.  Also, cell phones must be turned off, and both the cell phone and SMARTWATCH must be placed in Wall Pocket.

What if the student is absent?

If absent, the student must check my web page or Google classroom or ask a reliable classmate for information.

   The 2-Day Rule:  When the student returns to school, he/she has 2 days to obtain an admit slip;  then, show me the admit slip.  If the absence is excused, the student has 2 days to make-up work.

When is a make-up test given?

All make-up tests are given only before school or immediately after school.

How will the student be graded?

Accelerated Reading tests

Journal

Cold Readings

Vocabulary

Writings

Projects

I do not drop the lowest grade.

What should the student bring to class every day?

Chromebook and charger

Textbook and packet

English binder (five sections)

Journal (speckled composition)

Black pens (many)

note cards

Highlighters

Plagiarism is the use of another's words or ideas and the presentation of them as though they are entirely one's own.  Acts of plagiarism include, but are not limited to:

         1.  Using words or ideas from a published source without proper documentation

         2.  Using the work of another student (ex-coping another student's homework, composition or project)

         3.  Copying and pasting from the Internet with or without editing

         4.  Using AI in any form or fashion 

   Plagiarism on any project or paper will result in a zero for the assignment.  Students who willingly provide another student with access to their work will also receive a grade of zero for that assignment.  I want to see the student's knowledge and understanding for the work the student turns in, not someone else's.

REMINDER

   Texting is quite popular today.  However, the writing used for texting is unacceptable and intolerable.  Formal standard English is the language to be used in writing at all times.

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Mrs. Tucker

English I  / Period

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