English

Term 1 Objectives: Production: Letter Writing Book/ TV/Film Trailer Mechanics- Parts of Speech/ Subject & Verb Agreement/ Verb Tenses Reading Novel Study (The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen) Theme & Connections Independent Reading (2 books minimum) Talk: Text/TV/Film Talk

Term 2 Objectives Production: PowerPoint/How To-Manual Photo Essay Memoir Quick Writes Mechanics- Capitalization/Punctuation Reading: Independent Reading (2 books minimum) Theme & Codes and Conventions Talk: How-To Instruction/PowerPoint Presentation Current Event

Term 3 Objectives Production: Short Story Poetry Production Reading: Independent Reading (3 books minimum) Theme & Opinion Complete Response Talk: Current Event Poetry Recitation

Materials Needed Binder Paper (This is English so please stock up) Well stocked pencil case (Pens, pencils, sharpener, eraser, highlighters) Reading book to count for your independent reading mark (you should always have one in class) Notebook (for grammar/spelling) Please note that I encourage all students to bring in their devices or laptops. I love when students submit their work to me via email and for many, typing is easier than writing. Going paperless does help keep things organized. If you do not have a device, I have a few in class that I will gladly share.

Grading Production- 33% of total English grade Grammar/Spelling Quizzes- 10% of production Mark Assignments/Projects- 90% of production Mark Reading- 33% of total English grade End of Term Evaluation- 20% of Reading Mark Assignments/Independent Reading- 80% of Reading Mark Talk -33% of total English grade Class Participation (Listening and Speaking)- 30% of Talk Mark Oral Presentations- 70% of Talk Mark