1. DO NOW Power up your laptop or electronic device.
Be prepared to create log-in and password information for websites that will be used this year in English II.
If you are without a laptop or your personal cell phone/tablet, please utilize the desktop computers.
I will walk you through setting up accounts today only. So PAY ATTENTION!!!

2. s
My HISD is Please use this address for all correspondence, unless you are told do so otherwise.
Occasionally, I will tell you to use This is only when you are sending large files (i.e. slideshows, videos, or pictures).
Please do not approach me about grades or assignments during class or in the hallway. your questions or concerns to and I will reply ASAP. Please make sure your s are detailed. I will not go on a treasure hunt to decrypt your message. Please be courteous. Rude s will be ignored.

3. Make-up Assignments
Remember, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what YOU missed! Check the course blog. Check the “In Case You Missed This…” folder. If you still aren’t clear AFTER you have done the aforementioned steps, ASK SOMEONE!!! Closed mouths are not fed. [The same goes for supplies. If you need something, don’t hesitate to ask me in private.]
For any work that is not turned in according to the time allotment stated in your syllabus, you may upload ONE assignment to the “______ Cycle Make- Up Work” assignment on turnitin.com. If it is a paper-based assignment, you will need a make-up ticket. I will give those out as needed. Make-up assignments are typically not graded until the end of the cycle.
Keep in mind, you must contact me by beforehand if you need to come by and speak with me. Office hours and tutorials are by appointment only. That means you must THINK and PLAN AHEAD. Monday/Wednesday – 11:20-11:40.

4. Our Course Blog Go to msdavisflowers.wordpress.com
You will find out everything you need to know about what we’re doing and when we are doing it, here on this website.
It is your responsibility to check the blog daily.
It is your responsibility to keep up.
You are responsible for your own learning.
You are responsible for your own success or lack thereof.

5. Remind 101

6. Weekly Current Events Current events will be completed online only.
Please use the following link to access the Google form:
You may also simply click the link in the class blog found under the “Class Websites and Codes” tab.
Bookmark the site! You will need to access this form every week, unless informed otherwise.

7. Turnitin.com
Please access turnitin.com on your laptop or electronic device.
Please sign on or set up an account if you do not already have one.
Your class ID and passwords are below:
1st- ID:  password: pd1111
2nd- ID:  password: pd2222
3rd- ID:  password: pd5555
6th- ID:  password: pd6666
7th- ID:  password: pd7777
8th- ID:  password: pd8888

8. VOCABULARY.COM
Please access vocabulary.com on your laptop or electronic device.
Please sign on or set up an account if you do not already have one.
Your class links are below:
1st:
2nd:
3rd :
6th:
7th:
8th:

9. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
You will use the rest of today’s class period to explore the websites that you will be using in this class and to work on your first list on vocabulary.com.
You may access this list at:
You may also go to our class blog and click directly from today’s post.
This list is due on September 12th. Your percentage of MASTERY is your grade.
Lists will close on their due date and I will not reopen a list. KEEP UP!!!
From this day forth, you are responsible for all content and assignments that are posted and are due online.

10. Launch
Think about how the following quote applies to your life:
~Les Brown