Mr. Ulmer Sophomore English Room 106

The Rules The Four (4) P 's: Prompt Prepared Polite Positive

Objectives Writing: Focus will be on good paragraph structure, general essay format, thesis statements and effective research writing using MLA format.

Objectives Literature: Using independent reading strategies, short stories, poetry, drama, and novels will be read and analyzed.

Objectives Speech: Students are expected to respond aloud in class, and everyone will have opportunities to present to the class collaboratively and individually.

Objectives Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary: Vocabulary units will come from readings. Grammar and usage issues will be addressed when editing writing.

Materials iPads SSR books Various novels Vocabulary lists GoogleDocs account eBackpack account

Making The Grade Grading in this class is very simple: the number of points gained divided by the number of points possible. Students are responsible for asking for help and making up work. HomeLogic is updated weekly.

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