1. Mrs. Yousefzadeh (Mrs. Y.) English 11 Dominion High School 2016-17
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Mrs. Yousefzadeh (Mrs. Y.)
English 11
Dominion High School

2. Objectives:
Parents and students will understand how to contact me, grading procedures, and important policies.
Agenda: Introduction Curriculum Website Grading Expectations Supplies Reading Contact

3. About Me I would like to know more about you:
20th year teaching, third at Dominion
My favorite part of English is teaching writing
Parent of one fellow Titan and a future Titan
I love to garden – perennials and organic vegetables
I practice yoga daily
I am motivated by anything creative – sewing, drawing, calligraphy, cooking
I would like to know more about you:
Student information sheet first week. Student/teacher letters.
Communication lines always open: periodic s, personal s, phone calls if necessary
Please make sure your contact information is updated in Phoenix .
If there is anything that I should be aware of, please write me a note using an index card and leave it face down on my desk. Thank you.

4. Curriculum Writing/Research Reading Grammar/Vocabulary Communication:
The Writing Process, Thesis Statements, Analytical, Persuasive, Argumentative, Reflective, Research, Creative (H: Honors Project)
Reading
Selections from the textbook, independent reading selections, The Crucible, The Great Gatsby, Ethan Frome, The Secret Life of Bees, The Things They Carried
Daily grammar instruction Vocabulary: Word Segments, Novel-specific words, SAT- prep vocabulary
Grammar/Vocabulary
Reading: Romeo and Juliet (common), To Kill a Mockingbird, Short Stories (from textbook and other sources), possibly The Boy in the Striped Pajamas – CHOICE READING (connections) (30 min./week)
Writing: single and multi-paragraph writings focusing on details and purpose
Oral Language: dramatic readings, critiques, formal and informal presentations
Vocabulary: 50 core words (common), depending on pace of class will continue to add.
Research
Book Talks, and Project Presentations (Socratic Seminars H)
Communication:

5. Important Information
ON THE LCPS – DHS Faculty page
Use VISION- handouts, projects, due dates, vocabulary lists, roots/affix lists, quarterly plans, daily lesson slides to review or find missed work
**Not a guaranteed update each day – students must use daily agendas/take pictures of the homework slides to record assignments and dates**

6. Grading Writing/Revision/Editing (30%) Grammar (20%) Reading (20%)
Phoenix
Best way to be up-to-date on student progress
Please read the assignment narratives for detailed information on the assignment and grading if you have questions
If possible, keep updated contact information in Phoenix
Grades based on the following:
Writing/Revision/Editing (30%)
Grammar (20%)
Reading (20%)
Vocabulary (15%)
Preparedness/Participation/Cooperation (15%)
See syllabus for specific information about late work

7. Behavioral Expectations
Be Respectful
Be Prepared
Be Engaged
CLINICS

8. Supplies 1 –2“ three-ring binder
1 – (100) pack of college-ruled binder paper
5 – tabbed dividers
blue or black pens
pencils
tissues

9. Classroom Reading To be writers, you first must be a reader.
Always arrive prepared with your independent reading book.
Accepting donations to add to our classroom library of age appropriate/school appropriate texts.

10. Contact Me E-mail: Parry.Yousefzadeh@lcps.org Twitter:@Mrsyutopia
I believe that close, open home/school communication is essential. I want to be available to you and reachable to ensure your (your child’s) success. I encourage students to me directly with concerns, questions, (confusion!) to advocate for their learning as adults. Mutual respect, even during times of frustration, is key to a positive relationship. I check my regularly. When ing, please include a contact number because chances are that I will call to discuss since I believe dialogue is more productive to tease out a situation that ing back and forth. Always include a contact phone number so I am able to respond as quickly as possible.
School phone: