Welcome to Open House Your name Your student’s name Your daytime phone number What can you tell me about your student that will help me ensure his or her success in my class?

English 2 Priority Standards English 2 Reading Priority Standards: I can summarize what I’m reading. I can use the context and word parts to determine the meaning of an unknown word. I can use details from the informational and persuasive text(s) to analyze and evaluate organizational patterns. I can use details from the text to identify and analyze tone..

English 2 Priority Standards English 2 Writing Priority Standards: I can show an awareness of audience in my writing, including choosing words to support the tone(s) I need. I can write an essay with a thesis (strong controlling idea) and relevant, specific supporting details. I can compose a text with relevant specific details. I can rearrange sentences or paragraphs to achieve a logical order

Classroom Expectations Respect everyone and everything in the classroom. Be on time. Be prepared for class. (Bring all materials, homework, texts, etc… necessary for learning) Challenge yourself—exceed your own expectations. Work cooperatively with your peers to build a strong classroom community. Feel free to seek my help on any assignment, minor or major.

Homework Policy The syllabus states: It is your responsibility to keep track of assignments and bring the finished assignment to class. Late work will be accepted for half-credit until the end of each grading period. For that reason, it is to your benefit to turn in all homework.

Essay Policy The syllabus states: For all essays, 10 points will be deducted from your final score each day the paper is late. This means if the paper is due on Monday and you turn it in on Thursday, you will have lost 30 points on your work. If you would have earned an 85% on the paper, now you will have a 55%. PLEASE turn papers in on time! THE REVISION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF: 1) You conference with Ms. Pappas-Muyco, Ms. Kolker, or Mrs. Silver on the paper during Academic Lab or after school; 2) You make structural changes to your paper (other than spelling and/or grammar corrections); 3) You did not turn in your paper on the due date.

Grading Policy The syllabus states: Grades are established by a point system. I keep a running total of points accumulated during a semester. The points are then converted into a percentage. The following grading scale applies: This course will also implement the no-zero policy. All major requirements of the course must be complete before a final grade is issued to you. If you have a missing assignment, your grade in the course will stand as an “Incomplete” until you have fulfilled all requirements. There are opportunities available for students who are receiving an 87% or higher to exempt out of assignments and quizzes. These opportunities will be available periodically throughout a semester and will be announced prior to the due date.

Titles We Will Cover Tuesdays with Morrie Of Mice and Men Othello A Thousand Splendid Suns Right Behind You The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. In addition to these texts, we will complete both a nonfiction and poetry unit.

Contact Info Angie Pappas-Muyco Kristin Kolker