1. Andrew C. Jackson (23rd year) B.A. Adrian (’92); M.Ed. WSU (’97)
Welcome ELA 10 Students!
Andrew C. Jackson (23rd 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 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. This may or may not be a book that you do your book review on.

5. Rules and Grading Policy Highlights
Voice mail: (313)
1st 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 whiteboard for common policies)

7. Phones and restrooms
Please do not use your electronic devices in this classroom. You may use your them with my permission for educational purposes only.
Please limit your restroom passes for emergencies only. Please sign out before taking the pass.

8. What is ELA 10? A year-long required class
Reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing
We cover composition and American Literature from before 1600 to the present.

9. What is ELA 10? (cont.)
Several formal and informal writings, including: personal narrative, timed writings, literary analysis, problem-solution, persuasion, cause-effect, and research papers.
Preparation for AP Language and Composition (Over 1/3 of AP students come from ELA 10).
Preparation for the ACT

10. ELA 10 Assessment Common mid-term Common final
ACT format/essay
Common final
Each worth 20% of the semester grade

11. What is ELA 10? (cont.) Major works will include: Huckleberry Finn
Of Mice and Men
The Great Gatsby
Farewell to Manzanar
The Crucible

12. Other points of emphasis:
Relevant current articles are reviewed and analyzed regularly
One Book, One School program
Alignment of ELA 10 with the vision of APHS, i.e. encouraging the intellectual growth, creativity, self-discipline, democratic responsibility and physical and mental health
A Pre-AP program for English Language and Lit.
Collins Writing Program

13. Question and Answer
Thank you for being attentive, 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)

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