Mrs. Meghan Daney 12 th Grade English (The Human Condition) Room 160 Welcome!

Before we begin… On the index card, please write: Your name Your child’s name, grade, and period Something you would like me to know about your child

About Me: About Me: Undergrad: Albright College Graduate: Saint Joseph’s University Duties/Responsibilities: English Teacher JV Girls’ Soccer Coach Class of 2017 Advisor Denmark International Classroom Teacher

Goals for the semester To have fun AND learn (it can happen). To hone narrative writing skills that foster creativity and self- reflection. To understand and appreciate the different forms of literature and their appeal to humanity. To create a learning community where students feel respected and safe. To teach students the value of communication. To have an enjoyable and rigorous senior year.

Policies/Expectations Students/parents regularly monitor Skyward. Check Teacher Page if absent, forgot assignment, etc. Assignments handed in on time—late HW rarely accepted, major assignments 10% off each day late Missed work due within 2 days of return Semester course-don’t get behind! Communication is key in all areas Grading: Writing/Projects 45% Tests/Quizzes 25% Participation 10% Homework 20%

The Human Condition In-class Reading: Hamlet Slaughterhouse-Five Excerpts from memoirs Grades: Tests, quizzes, writings, homework, class participation, projects

The Human Condition Vocabulary: Level H Quizzes after each unit Cumulative on final (given during midterms) Writing: Journal Prompts Short Essays Memoir/Autobiography 4 memoirs *Graduation requirement!

Memoirs/Autobiography Long-standing graduation requirement of G.V. Use Journal Prompts to generate ideas (place to practice, Types 1 & 2 Collins) Type 1-brainstorming, no “answer,” most used Type 2-shows knowledge of something (practicing techniques), could be graded as quiz (not normally here) Memoirs are about topics the student chooses Free to write about what has shaped them as a person Any concerns will be reported Encourage communication across all areas—no one should feel afraid to express worries, concerns, or troubles