English Language Arts 9 Welcome! 5391

Welcome and Expectations IntroductionsGuidelines: –Be respectful of others –Don’t type messages during class unless asked (I can see ALL private messages….) (I can see ALL private messages….) –Pay attention : - ) –Arrive on time –Attend all tutorials

Communication and Organization I am so excited about the year ahead!!! Work hard…. Let me know how you are doing…. I am flexible and fair, so just keep me informed… Keep your key parent informed….

Introductions… Teacher Introduction –Taught for 15 years –Love music and my favourite band is the Beatles. –Have 3 sons (Dylan, Keaton and Quinton) –I love to swim and run and I am training for a triathlon Time to introduce yourself to the class. Say your name and mention ONE thing about yourself to your classmates.

Tutorial (Specifics) Count for 10% of your final mark. You will receive a 2 if you attend and participate, a 1 for simply attending and a 0 for an unexcused absence. I MAY be covering material in the tutorials that you may not see in the lessons themselves. Feel free to me at any time and ask any questions that you need to.

Procedures for Missed Tutorials If you have missed a tutorial please complete the following: 1.Watch the tutorial archive. 2. Correct your work with the answers we took up in class. 3.Write a paragraph to me with the main points of the tutorial. 4. Each tutorial is out of 2 marks. If I don't hear from you, you will earn a "miss" or zero.

Lessons – assignments Lessons are posted in D2L under the content link. Lesson assignments or exercises will fluctuate depending on what unit we are working on. Remember, you need to be attending to language arts for 5 hours a week. Some lessons may be shorter and contain more theory, others may be longer. Remember….read each lesson carefully. I am updating and adding to lessons, so please do not work more than 2 weeks ahead at this time! Ask if you MUST!!

Continue… Please label assignments carefully as described in the lesson. LA9U1L3username Adding the username will make the downloading process more efficient!

Submitting Lessons…..Use the Dropbox!!

NSG’s….

Vocabulary and Grammar Throughout the course Located in the content area under Grammar and Vocabulary section Meant to enhance the current unit we are working in.

Achievement Exam Grade 9 Writing Samples Are no longer posted online. I do have a few samples and I will share them with you at the appropriate time. Examples of Standardshttp:// achievement/examples_stand.aspx

On-site Tutorials Scheduled throughout the year. Meet as a group once per month (September 29 th first date) An opportunity to work collaboratively Please try to make these sessions We will NOT have an Elluminate session the weeks we meet on-site

Need help??? If you need help, send a detailed that has the word “question” or ? symbol in the subject heading along with the course title (eg. LA9 ?) Be specific – on what lesson are you working and where are you stuck? Do NOT wait until an assignment is due, and then send it to me saying, “I don’t get it.” Ask for help as the problem arises. When time permits, I will stay at the end of a tutorial session to answer individual questions.

Features of V Class Overview of VClass features: –Using the whiteboard –Using direct messaging –Doing polls (speed up/slow down and Multiple Choice) –Using Voice

Your turn…. Any questions?