Welcome to English II & III! MS. ASHLEY DRAGER S.US (502)

Key Standards  Key Standards are essential skills that determine if a student is prepared for the next grade level.  In English class, Key Standards are grounded in five elements.  Reading  Writing  Grammar  Language  Speaking and Listening

Grading : Formative assessments are intended to track progress toward mastery of the standards. Examples include: Homework, writing processes, informal journal entries, quizzes, note taking, story cards, group work, Socratic Circles, etc. Summative assessments will carry the weight of the grade. Examples include: Final writing pieces, formal journal entries, proficiency tests, vocabulary tests, unit exams, projects, etc. Level 10 Point Scale Formative 100 Point Scale Summative Remediate and Reassess Distinguished Not Required Distinguished Not Required Proficient Encouraged Proficient 8.989Encouraged Apprentice Required Apprentice 8.282Required Novice Required Novice 7.474Required Incorrect 6.060Required Missing 00Required

Key Standards Chart  Please refer to the Key Standards list.  The daily Learning Targets are like stepping stones leading up to master each Key Standard.  Each student has a copy of these standards in the syllabus in their binder.  We will begin reflecting on the Key Standards periodically to ensure that all students know where they are with each Key Standard.

Remediation  If a student does not meet a Key Standard, they will need to remediate that standard.  Remediation is held on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:20  AP students can make an appointment to meet with me at any time. Think of it like “office hours” in college.  Each session is geared towards a specific Key Standard.  Once a Key Standard is remediated, the students will receive credit for that standard.  All formative work (classwork, homework, drafts of essays practice, etc.) must be completed before a student is allowed to retest or remediate a summative assignment.

Class Structure  Journal Entry and/or Independent Reading (daily)  Vocabulary: homework and quizzes(weekly)  Grammar practice and quizzes (weekly)  AP students will have grammar incorporated into the curriculum but do not have organized weekly grammar practice and quizzes.  Writing Pieces (at least one per unit)  Diagnostic and Proficiency tests (every 6 weeks)  Group discussions  Whole class novel reading as well as a collection of short stories.

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