Welcome to English III
The English III groups this year will be called the DOPPELGANGERS*
*A doppelganger is a non-biologically related look-alike or double of a living person.
“It’s like a Rubik’s Cube — you can get a lot of variation,” Sheehan said. However, “There’s sort of a numbers game to it.”
Though our features vary more than any other animal, our genes do not. In fact, we aren’t that genetically diverse. So eventually, the numbers would dictate that certain features resembling yours and will randomly combine.
Why doppelgangers? I would like you to think, that despite of uniqueness, we are all quite similar.
In class today: review of the criteria sheet, class organization (chrome books), explanation of the blog and and first vocabulary (class handout / copy below) See below for a copy of the criteria sheet.
Coming up: criteria sheets are due on Thursday, September 13. These count as a homework grade of 100 points. Any received after that day will receive 50 points (see course criteria sheet). First vocabulary quiz on Thursday, September 13.
The blog: on your criteria sheet you will see the blog address: Parkerenglish3.blogspot.com. This is where you will find everything we do in class. This includes copies of all assignments, any links and any discussion material we covered.You will receive one copy of a handout. Check the blog, if you need another. If you are absent, you can access this material from home. Please do not come in and ask me what you missed, as it is right here. Ask for a specific handout or clarification. If you are absent, and well enough to complete the work from home, it is not necessary to print out material. Simply send me the responses.
Course Criteria
Sheet English III Ms. Parker
Please sign and return the attached
sheet by Wednesday, September 12.
Communication
is the foundation to our humanity. The
English Language Arts curriculum strives to make
all students successful by the practice of
those reading, writing and oral skills that promote proficiency. Our
goal is their practical application to
whatever further educational path the student chooses. This is
accomplished through the undertaking of close,
attentive reading in complex works of literature and
non-fiction. Students will apply critical
thinking and analytical skills through oral and written work.
These will be augmented by vocabulary and
grammar work. Upon the successful completion of the course,
the student will receive one graduation
credit.
IMPORTANT DATES: Curriculum
Night – Sept 12 6 – 8 PM
Parent
teacher Conference dates: Oct 11 (5-7), Dec. 7( 12:30-2:30)
March 7 (5-7 PM), March 21 (12:30-2:30)
Needed Classroom Materials:
1 notebook specifically designated for English work.
Loose leaf paper
Pens / pencils
*Contact information: Mrs. Parker’s telephone: 242-8074; please leave a
message and I’ll ring you back
within 24 hours; e-mail: Dolly.Parker@rcsdk12.org or through
parent connect; mail box location: third floor office
*Class blog: http://parkerenglish3.blogspot.com/ Note that this is also accessible through the
SOTA website.
This
is the go-to place for all class information, including copies of readings and
assignments. Parents and students
should
check the blog to stay up to date on all class information. This is especially
important, if the student is absent.
*Parent Connect: The system is designed to improve communication
between school and home to support student
achievement.
Through this secure online system, you will be able to check your child’s
academic progress from any
computer,
any time. Registration is through the RCSD website: http://www.rcsdk12.org.
So as to ensure a successful
year,
all parents are requested to register. Students have their own accounts, which
will allow them to stay up-to-date on
their
progress. This is accessed through their student ID.
Grading: 15% homework, 35% classwork, 50% writing.
Late work policy: Per school policy, students with legal absences have ten days to
make up assignments; otherwise work
will
be accepted for a grade of 50% until the end of the marking period.
Please note
the following school-wide classroom plan.
Be on time, Be prepared,
Be engaged.
After tardy to class
three times, a student will be required to serve a lunch detention. Refusal to
do so will result in a call home and an administrative referral.
Cell phones and all electronics
are prohibited in ALL classrooms.
To include but not
limited to: ear buds, headphones, IPODS.
The dress code will be
strictly enforced.
To include but not
limited to: hats, hoodies and bandanas,
as well as what is prescribed by the school
handbook and posters.
Disrespect/Disruption to
the educational process is prohibited.
To include but not limited to:
bullying, profanity, food consumption and personal grooming.
CONSEQUENCES: To
include but not limited to:
Verbal/non-verbal
warning/contact log
Move the student’s
seat
Parent contact
Lunch detention
After school
detention
Conference with
administrator
NON-NEGOTIABLES – Immediate removal from classroom
To include but not limited to: Fighting; both physical and
verbal, vandalism, theft, chronic disruption, and suspicion of being under the
influence of illegal substances.
SEVERE
CONSEQUENCES: To be determined by administration
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
English
III Mrs. Parker due
Wednesday, September 12
Please sign and return the following to
indicate that you have read the course criteria sheet
And are familiar with how to access you
child’s grades.
Student
name (print)_____________________________________________________
Student
signature _______________________________________________________
Student
e-mail _________________________________________________________
Parent/
guardian name (print)______________________________________________
Parent
signature ________________________________________________________
Telephone
_________________________________________________________________________
Parent
e-mail ______________________________________________________________________
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Most weeks you will have a vocabulary or grammar assignment.
This will be material related to classwork and will be assessed
the following week. The grade will count in the homework
category of 15%. If you have a legal absence, you will have
10 days to make up the quiz to potentially receive full credit.
If you are on a field trip, you must take
the quiz before the excursion, in order to
receive full credit.
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Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
vocabulary list 1…quiz on Thursday, September 13
Of what will
this consist? There will be two parts: the first half will be matching; you
will assign the correct definition letter to the vocabulary word. The second
half will consist of 10 sentences. Based upon the contextual clues within the
sentence you will insert the correct form of one of the vocabulary words. This
will require close reading and an understanding of the part of speech.
1. aloof (adjective)-withdrawn, standing
apart from others
2. to burnish (verb)-to make smooth by
rubbing or polishing (note that this can be both literal or metaphorical.)
3. commend (verb)- to praise or express
approval
4. conjure (verb) (note that a conjurer
is someone who conjures)- to bring forth, especially through words.
5. petty (adjective)- of little
importance, trivial
6. reverence (noun)- feeling or
attitude, showing great respect
7. to mortify (verb)- causing someone to
feel great embarrassment. (How would you use this as an adjective?
8. mirth (noun)- to show amusement, especially
through laughter
9. argosy (noun)- large merchant ship
10. edifice (noun) – large building with
importance.
