1. Andrew C. Jackson (25th year) B.A. Adrian (’92); M.Ed. WSU (’97)
Welcome ELA 11 Students!
Andrew C. Jackson (25th year)
B.A. Adrian (’92); M.Ed. WSU (’97)

2. My web-site www.mrjacksonswebsite.weebly.com
Students are expected to check this and/or their e- mail once a week for updates.
Also includes a link to ParentConnect

3. Twitter
@12mrjackson
This account is intended to promote positive interactions between students and myself. Please don’t use this as a forum for the “airing of grievances”. #benicetoeachother

4. Personal Reading
Every day of class, we will start with independent silent reading. Please pick a book that you think that you will like.
If you don’t like it, feel free to switch books.
Each student will conference about their books to me and other students.

5. Rules and Grading Policy Highlights
Voice mail: (313)
4th hour prep
Before or after school by appointment

6. Two simple policies Be on time Be prepared to learn
The Allen Park Schools Code of Conduct is assumed (please see common policies posted on the whiteboard).

7. Phones and restrooms
Please do not use your electronic devices in this classroom unless you have permission from me.
Please limit your restroom passes for emergencies only (2 times per quarter—maximum). Please sign out before taking the pass.

8. What is ELA 11? A year-long required class
Reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing
Textbook covers many world cultures, including: Mesopotamian, Hebrew, Indian, Greek, Roman, British, Japanese, Chinese, Middle Eastern, African, Italian, French, German, Algerian, Eastern European, and Russian literature, amongst others.

9. What is ELA 11? (cont.)
Several formal and informal writings, including: personal narrative, timed writings, literary analysis, problem-solution, persuasion, cause-effect, and research papers.
At least one oral presentation per semester.
Frequent review sessions for the Michigan Merit Exam in the Spring (SAT).

10. ELA 11 Assessment Common mid-term Common final
SAT format/essay
Common final
Based on skills acquired and reviewed throughout the year.
Each worth 20% of the semester grade

11. What is ELA 11? (cont.) Major works will include: Beowulf
Macbeth (Shakespeare)
The Canterbury Tales (Chaucer)
Great Expectations (Dickens)

12. Other points of emphasis:
Relevant current articles are reviewed and analyzed regularly
One Book, One School program
Alignment of ELA 11 with the vision of APHS, i.e. encouraging the intellectual growth, creativity, self- discipline, democratic responsibility and physical and mental health
Professional Interview Day
Collins Writing Program

13. Question and Answer
Thank you for your attention, and contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
My web-site has a lot of pertinent information, including lesson plans, biographical information, and helpful links for reading and writing.
Students have access to the computers throughout the school (5 in here)
Students can use the charging stations for their device on a first come/first serve basis.

14. Two of my favorite sayings:
“Be quick, but don’t hurry.”
John Wooden, basketball coach

15. Sayings, continued: “You may be whatever you resolve to be.”
General Thomas J. (“Stonewall) Jackson