Welcome Back! Mrs. Courtney Henry English 10 Honors
Major Skills of Interest Literature: reading, comprehending, (enjoying?!), analyzing Writing: literary analysis, persuasion, creative/personal, research Vocabulary: part of speech, definition, usage General: responsibility, productive problem solving, punctuality, respect, cooperative learning
Grading Essays/Tests: 40% Literature Quizzes: 30% Participation: 10% Classwork/Homework: 10% Vocabulary Quizzes: 10%
Essay Rewrite Policy Every essay can be rewritten if: 1. The original essay was handed in on time. 2.The rewrite is handed in on time.
Literature Quizzes Mostly announced Pop quizzes possible Mostly analysis on announced quizzes
Participation Considers: 1. engagement in class activities 2. behavior 3. involvement in class discussion
Classwork/Homework Mostly reading/writing Not accepted late Must be complete (not correct) to receive credit Absent: 1week Teacher website: My Teacher Pages (access through school website)
Vocabulary Follows the lunch block schedule Concentration on usage B Block: Day 6F Block: Day 5
MCAS Preparation Concentration on the 5 paragraph essay Practice with the open response question Study of literary terms Review of poetry Work with sample tests Discussion of test taking strategy