DO NOW
WRITE MY BLOG ADDRESS AND EMAIL INTO YOUR NOTEBOOKS:
reinaeng2.blogspot.com
karenreina1@gmail.com
ALSO WRITE YOUR NAME AND CLASS.
Direct Instruction
SYLLABUS
Review together.
Circle words you don't know on syllabus - We will LOOK UP AND write down definitions in notebook after review.
Review and Analyze Syllabus, classroom rules and procedures.
Guided / Independent
How we all think and see things differently - OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
Use board to identify different visions.
What is GRIT?
Grit is defined as "courage and resolve; strength of character."
GRIT handout self quiz.
In a well written paragraph of 6-8 sentences, describe a time when you can honestly say you demonstrated GRIT. Be clear in your description of what happened, and how you felt about it afterwards.
You may hand write or use a NEO (neo preferred).
You may hand write or use a NEO (neo preferred).
QUESTIONS?
Will smith video below
self esteem / self love / self discipline / responsibility vs. fault
MS. REINA / karenreina1@gmail.com /
Reinaeng2.blogspot.com
ENGLISH 2 Syllabus
2019-2020
COURSE OVERVIEW:
English 2 explores a variety of American Literature in various genres including
fiction, non-fiction, poetry, prose and news reports. This rigorous and challenging course is
designed to improve reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking
skills. In addition to reading and analyzing
different forms of texts, students will evaluate persuasive writing and develop
research based essays to enhance research technology skills and synthesize
information. The course will also emphasize building vocabulary and
standardized test terminology to increase comprehension skills that will enable
students to effectively and confidently approach the Keystone Literature Exams.
AUTHORS MAY INCLUDE: Roald Dahl (fiction), Sandra Cisneros
(fiction), Robert Kennedy, Malcolm X (persuasive speeches), Hanson W. Baldwin
(historical article), Edgar Allan Poe (ficton), Shakespeare (drama), Aldous Huxley (fictional allegory) and a
variety of poetry that will enhance recognition of poetic elements and devices.
TEXT: Collections
- 10th Grade / Keystone
Finishline Literature
CLASSROOM RULES:
1. Arrive
on time, be prepared, take a seat and begin “DO NOW.”
2. No
eating or drinking except water.
3. Follow
directives when asked without argument– you may question it AFTER class if you
need to and I will provide you with an explanation.
4. Show
respect for yourself and others.
5. BE
KIND.
GRADING POLICY: GRADES:
Tests /
Quizzes / Essays – 40 % 90-100 = A
Class work 30% 80-89 = B
70-79 = C
Homework 20% 60 -69 = D
Participation 10% Below 60 = F
MATERIALS:
PLEASE be prepared every day when
you come to class. You will need at three-subject notebook (YES, I said 3!) or
binder equivalent and a writing utensil. A folder and highlighter are
recommended as well.
I have read the
English 2 syllabus and agree to abide by the rules.
