1. Language Arts 2H Ms. Jackson / Room 963 Take a seat anywhere today. Tomorrow, there will be assigned seating. Welcome Sophomores!

2. Summer Reading Assignment Due: Wednesday 8 /22/12 Due: Wednesday 8 /22/12 You must have read The Good Earth and completed the Anticipation Guide and four out of five of the options. You must have read The Good Earth and completed the Anticipation Guide and four out of five of the options. Worth: 100 pgs Worth: 100 pgs Tomorrow we will discuss the rubric and we will review the criteria for this assignment. Tomorrow we will discuss the rubric and we will review the criteria for this assignment. There will be a test on The Good Earth in approx 2-3 weeks. Exact date TBA. There will be a test on The Good Earth in approx 2-3 weeks. Exact date TBA. Bring The Good Earth Materials everyday!

3. Bring Friday -20pts Bring your own address Bring your own address Bring a forever stamp Bring a forever stamp Bring an envelope Bring an envelope

4. Whale of a Tale!!! I am a vegetarian. I am a vegetarian. I do yoga 3 times a week. I do yoga 3 times a week. My husband is in a punk rock band. My husband is in a punk rock band. I worked for The Simpsons television show I worked for The Simpsons television show

5. Proper PAPER HEADING First and Last Name Jackson Language Arts 2H-4 August 8, 2012 ( skip this line ) WHALE OF A TALE ( skip this line) Create 3 true statements and one false statement about yourself! Be creative

6. Ms. Jackson WELCOME TO LANGUAGE ARTS 2 HONORS!!!!! WELCOME TO LANGUAGE ARTS 2 HONORS!!!!! --EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED!

7. Course Texts Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes The Good Earth, Pearl S. Buck (Summer reading) Antigone, Sophocles The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare Night, Elie Wiesel

8. Outside Reading / Silent Reading / Book Reports / Book Talks See F.A.Q. handout! 500 pages / quarter 1 book / quarter must be from Ms. J’s book list 1 book report / quarter Book talks each quarter Silent Reading in class Tuesday and Thursday Bring SSR book daily! First book due Tuesday August 21st!

9. Language Arts Notebook / Journals Must bring Language Arts Notebook Everyday! Obtain a spiral bound notebook with 150 or more pages. Worth 200 pts Journals are Monday / Wednesdays / Fridays! Assigned Topics 5 pts/day Lose points when you do not bring to class or do not write ½ pg or more You must makeup missing agendas and journal entries.

10. Write Agenda Daily in your Language arts notebook! Daily Grammar Review Weekly Grammar hmwk

11. August 8, 2012 LA3 1.Fri-Your own address, forever stamp and envelope 2.Fri -signed syllabus and film permission 3.Fri-course syllabus quiz 4. Mon Supply Check 1.Whale of a Tale 2.Syllabus Power Point presentation LA2H 1.Fri-Your own address, forever stamp and envelope 2.Fri -signed syllabus and film permission 3.Fri-course syllabus quiz 4. Mon Supply Check 1.Whale of a Tale 2.Syllabus Power Point presentation HOMP 1.Fri -signed syllabus and film permission 2.Fri-course syllabus quiz 1. Syllabus Power Point presentation

12. Roots / Prefixes / Suffixes Approx 10 roots / week Flash cards due Wed.-20 pts Quiz on Friday-20 pts Test every 3-4 weeks-100pts

13. Supply Check Monday 20 pts 1. Textbook 2. Language Arts notebook / Journal (150 pgs minimum) 3. Binder, pen, pencils, erasers, highlighters, and notebook paper. 4. Highlighter 5. 1-2 Dry erase markers and eraser 6. Dictionary, electronic dictionary, or dictionary app.

14. Be a responsible gum chewer Throw it in the waste basket-NOT UNDER YOUR DESK OR ON THE FLOOR-Keep Centennial Clean Please Refrain from smacking or bubbles

15. Cell Phone / Electronic Device Policy 1 st offence-Warning and confiscate the item. The teacher will check in the phone into the front office where you will not be able to pick up the item until after school. Only use your phones when granted permission by Ms. Jackson!

16. Plagiarism and Academic Integrity. Students need to cite all information that is not one’s own idea. Please use MLA format to give other’s ideas credit in your own writing. Students must complete all work individually, unless noted otherwise by the instructor. All written work is expected to be one’s own work. Do not copy and paste words and ideas from other students, the Internet, etc. No electronic devices are allowed during a testing period. Students who are academically dishonest will not receive credit for the assignment and will be reported to the appropriate administrator. See Ms. Jackson for further information. “Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.” - Sophocles

17. CLASSROOM RULES Be where you are expected to be. Maintain a safe environment Observe school rules Attendance counts No food, drink, p.d.a No personal grooming Be a responsible gum chewer Be respectful

18. Classroom Expectations Allow Ms. Jackson to teach! BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE! TRY to LEARN SOMETHING!

19. Grading Policy

20. All other work and homework is -2 points a day! Grading Policy Papers / Projects: 1 Day Late= Minus 1 letter grades 1 Day Late= Minus 1 letter grades 2 Days late=-2 letter grades 2 Days late=-2 letter grades 3 Days Late=o% 3 Days Late=o% "My dog deleted it."

21. Check Your Grades… Zangle It’s your responsibility to check your missing assignments and grades online!!!

22. Class website Go to Centennial’s Website Click Teacher pages Click class homepage or Language Arts 2H assignments and due dates 2012/2013 Check it often!!!

23. Positive Consequences Praise (Verbal, written, or call home) Praise (Verbal, written, or call home) Letters of Recommendation Letters of Recommendation You Choose your destiny You Choose your destiny Good Grades Good Grades A Happy Teacher= A Happy Class! A Happy Teacher= A Happy Class!

24. Negative Consequences A Verbal Warning A Write-up / parent note or phone call Detention Referral to office * Serious offenses will result in immediate detention or referral.

25. Bring Friday -20pts Bring your own address Bring your own address Bring a forever stamp Bring a forever stamp Bring an envelope Bring an envelope

26. Concerns, Questions, comments? I am here to help you!!! Have your parents sign your course outline, video permission slip, and photo release DUE no later than Friday 20pts each The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Course Outline Quiz Friday!!! See this PowerPoint on our class website!