Mrs. Yousefzadeh (Mrs. Y.) English 11 Dominion High School 2016-17 ZERO DAY Mrs. Yousefzadeh (Mrs. Y.) English 11 Dominion High School 2016-17

Objectives: Parents and students will understand how to contact me, grading procedures, and important policies. Agenda: Introduction Curriculum Website Grading Expectations Supplies Reading Contact

About Me I would like to know more about you: 20th year teaching, third at Dominion My favorite part of English is teaching writing Parent of one fellow Titan and a future Titan I love to garden – perennials and organic vegetables I practice yoga daily I am motivated by anything creative – sewing, drawing, calligraphy, cooking I would like to know more about you: Student information sheet first week. Student/teacher letters. Communication lines always open: periodic e-mails, personal e-mails, phone calls if necessary Please make sure your contact information is updated in Phoenix . If there is anything that I should be aware of, please write me a note using an index card and leave it face down on my desk. Thank you.

Curriculum Writing/Research Reading Grammar/Vocabulary Communication: The Writing Process, Thesis Statements, Analytical, Persuasive, Argumentative, Reflective, Research, Creative (H: Honors Project) Reading Selections from the textbook, independent reading selections, The Crucible, The Great Gatsby, Ethan Frome, The Secret Life of Bees, The Things They Carried Daily grammar instruction Vocabulary: Word Segments, Novel-specific words, SAT- prep vocabulary Grammar/Vocabulary Reading: Romeo and Juliet (common), To Kill a Mockingbird, Short Stories (from textbook and other sources), possibly The Boy in the Striped Pajamas – CHOICE READING (connections) (30 min./week) Writing: single and multi-paragraph writings focusing on details and purpose Oral Language: dramatic readings, critiques, formal and informal presentations Vocabulary: 50 core words (common), depending on pace of class will continue to add. Research Book Talks, and Project Presentations (Socratic Seminars H) Communication:

Important Information ON THE LCPS – DHS Faculty page Use VISION- handouts, projects, due dates, vocabulary lists, roots/affix lists, quarterly plans, daily lesson slides to review or find missed work **Not a guaranteed update each day – students must use daily agendas/take pictures of the homework slides to record assignments and dates**

Grading Writing/Revision/Editing (30%) Grammar (20%) Reading (20%) Phoenix Best way to be up-to-date on student progress Please read the assignment narratives for detailed information on the assignment and grading if you have questions If possible, keep updated email contact information in Phoenix Grades based on the following: Writing/Revision/Editing (30%) Grammar (20%) Reading (20%) Vocabulary (15%) Preparedness/Participation/Cooperation (15%) See syllabus for specific information about late work

Behavioral Expectations Be Respectful Be Prepared Be Engaged CLINICS

Supplies 1 –2“ three-ring binder 1 – (100) pack of college-ruled binder paper 5 – tabbed dividers blue or black pens pencils tissues

Classroom Reading To be writers, you first must be a reader. Always arrive prepared with your independent reading book. Accepting donations to add to our classroom library of age appropriate/school appropriate texts.

Contact Me E-mail: Parry.Yousefzadeh@lcps.org Twitter:@Mrsyutopia I believe that close, open home/school communication is essential. I want to be available to you and reachable to ensure your (your child’s) success. I encourage students to email me directly with concerns, questions, (confusion!) to advocate for their learning as adults. Mutual respect, even during times of frustration, is key to a positive relationship. I check my email regularly. When emailing, please include a contact number because chances are that I will call to discuss since I believe dialogue is more productive to tease out a situation that emailing back and forth. Always include a contact phone number so I am able to respond as quickly as possible. E-mail: Parry.Yousefzadeh@lcps.org Twitter:@Mrsyutopia School phone: 571-434-4400