MYP English

Welcome! Class Introduction Syllabus Overview Discussion on Class Expectations

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Table Mates Introduce yourself! o What elementary school did you come from? o What class do you think will be your favorite? Why? o What class do you think will be your least favorite? Why? o What do you like to read?

Course Description The IB- MYP classroom is guided by three concepts: holistic learning, intercultural awareness and communication. In this course, we will investigate how knowledge is interrelated and show an appreciation for human experience as well as use language as a means of communication. These concepts combined with the IB Learner Profile will help you become international minded and prepare you to become an informed citizen of the world.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN!!!  to take a stand on issues and speak effectively in public  to respect what is “right” in others even if it is not “right” for you  to reflect on your reading, writing, and overall learning process  to become better readers of literature  to develop effective critical thinking skills  to improve your writing skills by exploring the many facets of language  to listen actively and artfully to yourself and others

Learner Profile! Open-Minded Caring Risk-Takers Balanced Reflective Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators

Academic Expectations  Understand and comment on the language, content, and structure of what you read  Use language to narrate, describe, analyze, explain, argue, persuade, inform, entertain, and express feelings  Express an informed personal response to literary and non-literary texts  Focus on Topic Development, Organization, Fluency and Conventions of standard English grammar, usage and mechanics

Class Format Grammar Mondays Free Reading Half Days o Sept 23 o Oct 21 o Nov 4 o Dec 2 o Jan 13, 27 o Feb 17 o March 16 o April 27 o May 11 Work that revolves around the Common Core and MYP/IB skills

Grading Policy Formative Tasks 35%: homework, informal quizzes, reading journals, drafts, re-writes, entrance/exit tickets/ learning/reading responses, class activities Summative Tasks 50%: standards- based tests and quizzes, midterms, finals, performance-based assessments, final essays Work Habits 15% Engagement, Accountability and Cooperative Learning

Materials Notebook – Used ONLY for this class Highlighter/Colored Pencils Post-it Notes Writing Utensils – Pens/Pencils

Amundsen Website Amundsenhs.org ALL assignments/notes are available on website. So if you miss class, you must check this site. You are always responsible for all material

Questions? Any questions or comments yet?!?!?!??

Expectations Non-Negotiable Cell Phones Dress Codes Hall Sweeps Grading Policy Amundsen Rules and Expectations AHS

Expectations Negotiable… o What should the expectations be in THIS classroom? What should I expect from you? What should you expect from me? What should you expect from your classmates? Take a few minutes and brain storm a list….

As a group… Discuss what you came up with… Make a list of the MOST important points you want to see in our class expectations I will take your opinion into serious account – RESULTS TOMORROW!!!! Note Taker - ______________________ Discussion Leader - ______________________