Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night 2019-2020 Pre-AP English 9

Mrs. Lorraine Burke lburke@ccusd93 Mrs. Lorraine Burke lburke@ccusd93.net Phone 480-575-2492, but I prefer you to email me, with a number and time and I will call you back Ccusd93.org Staff Lorraine Burke National Board Certified Teacher Welcome

Communication Remind.com, Google Classroom, Website Daily Check IC regularly Weekly missing/failed assignments email Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Communication

First Semester Big Ideas/Objectives: Big Idea 1: Engaging with Texts Critical reading of literary texts; Analyzing literature Big Idea 2: Constructing Texts The writing process; Writing a literary analysis Big Idea 3: Focusing on Language Word meanings; Precise language; Conventions of standard English Big Idea 5: Entering the Conversation Academic conversation Content

Second Semester Big Ideas/Objectives: Big Idea 1: Engaging with Texts Critical reading of nonfiction texts; Evaluating arguments; Texts in context Big Idea 2: Constructing Texts The writing process; Writing an argument; Writing an analysis Big Idea 3: Focusing on Language Word meanings; Precise language; Conventions of standard English Big Idea 4: Investigating through Research - On the spot research Big Idea 5: Entering the Conversation Academic discourse Content

On website and kept in student’s home to school folder. Syllabus

Academic Expectations Every student deserves a high quality curriculum at grade level that will prepare them for college or career. “All students will leave high school ready for college and career—this is the vision shared by our members, our leadership, our staff, and all of you, the schools joining with us as we launch the Pre- AP Program.” https://pre- ap.collegeboard.org/pdf/pre -ap-english-cg-wr.pdf Academic Expectations

How much? Short online assignments daily, usually grammar lessons tied to what we are learning in class or vocabulary used in class Why? For practice – graded by completion Homework Policy

Benchmark – Unit Tests and Written Assessments once a quarter by standardized Pre-AP online tests and rubric grades State/National PSAT Oct & in spring Assessments

Tests/ Quizzes 20% Writing Assignments 30% Classwork 30% Homework 5% Outside Reading 5% Final 10% Grades will be updated weekly Grading

Attendance Be on time Be there EVERYDAY Be Prepared 5 absences- parent notification 8 absences- warning notice 13 absences- loss of credit Attendance

Student Support Office Hours- 6:15 AM – 7:15 AM Mon-Fri 2 PM – 3 PM Tues – Thurs At lunch if asked Free Tutoring- Library Free Tutoring- NHS Student Support

TIPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Check IC regularly for grades and assignments Check homework for completion Ask about school Communicate with teachers and counselors IC app for your cellphone! TIPS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Tips for Student Success High School students need the same follow-thru, time and attention that an elementary student needs. Parents with high expectations have students who succeed. Tips for Student Success

Parents Make the Difference in Student Success! Let us know how we can help to support your student and family meet their goals.