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Wednesday, September 5 welcome to English 3 / course criteria sheet


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. 

Very important: if you are participating in an arts or extracurricular function that is taking place on a day there is an assessment, you must make arrangements prior to the day. Otherwise, the highest grade you will receive is 50 points. 
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


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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.


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