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Course Description
English I is a comprehensive course in literature, composition, and language.
Literature: includes reading and analyzing a wide variety of literary styles and forms, including short stories, nonfiction, poetry, drama, speeches, and visual texts.
Composition: focuses on the writing process through responding to literature, creative writing, and connections to real-life situations, and problem-solving.
Language: targets usage, mechanics, and strategies for vocabulary development integrated into literature and composition components.
Students will also develop listening and speaking skills throughout the course.
How to Be Successful in My Class
Just try. You. Will. Not. Fail. If. You. Try.
Supplies and Fees
Paper
3 ring binder
Pen or Pencil
Highlighters
Grading Policy
This class will adhere to the Rapides Parish grading scale:
A: 100% - 93%
B: 92% - 85%
C: 84% - 75%
D: 74% - 67%
F: 66% and below
Late work will be accepted, but students will lose points every day it’s late.
Major assignments must be made up or the student will receive a zero in the grade book.
Assignments
Major tests, projects, presentations, and writing assignments related to each unit
Vocabulary homework and quizzes
Responses to various literary selections
Daily grammar editing
Daily Bellringers
Timed writing responses
Attendance
Showing up to school is critical for a student’s success in this class. Students are allowed no more than six unexcused absences per semester or a total of 12 absences for the entire school year.
Academic Integrity
Don't Cheat. Period.
Classroom Rules
Be respectful, get respected
Always ask, never assume
Classroom Procedures
Arrive on time and be prepared to learn.
Raise your hand before speaking, listen to others, and participate in class discussions.
Stay in your seat.
Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
No food, drink, or cell phones without permission.
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