Welcome to Eng II Co Teachers: Mrs. Trice & Ms. Pinckney

Favorite Food - Mexican About Mrs. Trice

Love hanging out with family

Wheat No doughnuts No pizza No pasta No bread Plenty of fruits, vegetables and meat Something interesting about me is I have Celiac’s disease, which means I become really sick if I eat wheat.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts Degree in English University of North Texas Master of Secondary Education University of North Texas

About Ms. Pinckney Aubrey

Aubrey and Dandy Aubrey and Dandy

Llamas and Alpacas

Qualifications: Bachelors of Science Rehabilitation University of North Texas Bachelors of Science Rehabilitation University of North Texas Master’s Degree DifferentiatedInstruction Graceland University

Class Expectations Be on time enter the room ready to work when bell rings. Be prepared by bringing pen/pencil, paper, writer’s notebook and novel. Be a participant in class Be your very best – with your work and attitude.

Class Expectations more specific Do you think you are mature enough to bring what you need? At the end of class, can you allow us to do our job to help/talk with students? - while you remain seated until the bell rings? Can you keep your head up during the whole class?

Class Expectations more specific Can you have your ID at all times? ATCOff Campus Lunch LunchLeave class Dances Can you comply with the dress code? Are you mature enough to put away your cell phone and music during class?

Electronics During class, please stow your cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices. During class, please stow your cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices. These are not allowed except with teacher approval. These are not allowed except with teacher approval. I will take it up and turn it in to the office. I will take it up and turn it in to the office.

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Tardy Please be on time. When you’re early you’re on time!

Consequences 1 st - Warning 1 st - Warning 2 nd – Call home 2 nd – Call home 3 rd – Referral to AP and office assigned detention 3 rd – Referral to AP and office assigned detention

Restroom Administration says, “Don’t allow students to leave your class for any reason.” Administration says, “Don’t allow students to leave your class for any reason.” As a Sophomore – Are you able to take care of personal business before or after class?

Course At-A-Glance: 1 st Six Weeks – Novel: The House on Mango Street (Sandra Cisneros) 1 st Six Weeks – Novel: The House on Mango Street (Sandra Cisneros) Writing Focus: Children’s Book 2 nd Six Weeks – Novel: Of Mice and Men (John Steinbeck) Writing focus: Persuasive Essay 2 nd Six Weeks – Novel: Of Mice and Men (John Steinbeck) Writing focus: Persuasive Essay 3 rd Six Weeks – short stories from textbook 3 rd Six Weeks – short stories from textbook Writing focus: Compare and Contrast Essay

Course At-A-Glance: 4 th Six Weeks – Novel:Whale Talk (Chris Crutcher) 4 th Six Weeks – Novel:Whale Talk (Chris Crutcher) Writing Focus: Expository Essay with emphasis on social issue 5 th Six Weeks – Play: Julius Caesar (William Shakespeare) 5 th Six Weeks – Play: Julius Caesar (William Shakespeare) Writing Focus: Speech using rhetorical devices 6 th Six Weeks - Research Paper 6 th Six Weeks - Research Paper

Where do I turn in my work? Assignments are turned in at the front of the classroom in the bins. Assignments are turned in at the front of the classroom in the bins. Note: Please make sure assignments are placed in the correct folder. Note: Please make sure assignments are placed in the correct folder.

Your Name Block Date Your Work + No Name = 0 Your Work + No Name = 0 Be proud of the work you do. It shows others that you give your best in all you do. Be proud of the work you do. It shows others that you give your best in all you do.

Supplies Needed: Notebook paper with binder Notebook paper with binder Composition notebook to be used as a writing journal Composition notebook to be used as a writing journal Bound NOT spiral Bound NOT spiral Blue or black pens Blue or black pens Pencils Pencils Colored correcting pen Colored correcting pen Flash drive Flash drive Kleenexes Kleenexes or hand sanitizer or hand sanitizer

Grading Following DISD district policy, grades will be: Following DISD district policy, grades will be: 50% - major grades (tests, papers, projects, etc.) 50% - major grades (tests, papers, projects, etc.) 50% - daily work (quizzes, homework, in-class work, class discussions, etc.) 50% - daily work (quizzes, homework, in-class work, class discussions, etc.)

Major Grades Major grades less than a 70 may be retaken for up to a 70. Major grades less than a 70 may be retaken for up to a 70. It is YOUR responsibility to see me within a reasonable amount of time about retesting. It is YOUR responsibility to see me within a reasonable amount of time about retesting.

Late Work Students are responsible to complete all work and turn it in on time. Students are responsible to complete all work and turn it in on time. Late Papers/Projects will receive a 10 point deduction for each calendar day late. Late Papers/Projects will receive a 10 point deduction for each calendar day late. Failing daily work can be redone for up to a 70. Failing daily work can be redone for up to a 70. It is your responsibility to see me within a reasonable amount of time about missing or failing work. It is your responsibility to see me within a reasonable amount of time about missing or failing work.

Make-Up Work If a student is absent for any reason, it is their responsibility to check my website for any missed work. If a student is absent for any reason, it is their responsibility to check my website for any missed work. Make-up work is due the following class period, unless other arrangements are made with me. Make-up work is due the following class period, unless other arrangements are made with me.

Make-Up Work Per district policy, regarding excused absences; Per district policy, regarding excused absences; Students are permitted the number of days absent plus one to complete make-up work. Students are permitted the number of days absent plus one to complete make-up work. Any assignment or test not made up within the allotted time will earn a zero. Any assignment or test not made up within the allotted time will earn a zero.

Cheating & Plagiarism I will follow the Academic Integrity Policy of the district, included in the student handbook. I will follow the Academic Integrity Policy of the district, included in the student handbook. A grade of zero will be given for work on which a student has cheated. A grade of zero will be given for work on which a student has cheated.

What does cheating include? Cheating includes such acts as: Cheating includes such acts as: Copying during a test. Copying during a test. Sharing answers or test questions with other students. Sharing answers or test questions with other students. Copying information on any assignment in which an individual grade is given, Copying information on any assignment in which an individual grade is given, Or plagiarizing. Or plagiarizing.

Cheating & Plagiarism Work will be submitted to turnitin.com. Work will be submitted to turnitin.com. Cheating will not be tolerated in this class. Cheating will not be tolerated in this class. It is in your best interest to come to me if you have any questions about this. It is in your best interest to come to me if you have any questions about this. In all endeavors, I encourage you to display personal integrity. In all endeavors, I encourage you to display personal integrity.

Questions? My My My website: My website: Tutorials: Tues. and Thurs. Tutorials: Tues. and Thurs. 4:10 to 4:45 4:10 to 4:45 or by or byappointment