1. Decisions, Consequences, and Reflections Mrs. Meghan Daney 10 th Grade English Room 160

2. Before we begin… On the index card, please write: Your name Your child’s name, grade, and class period Something you would like me to know about your child

3. About Me: About Me: Undergrad: Albright College Graduate: Saint Joseph’s University Duties/Responsibilities: English Teacher JV Girls’ Soccer Coach Class of 2017 Advisor Denmark International Classroom Advisor

4. Goals for the Year To have fun AND learn (it can happen). To hone critical reading and writing skills To understand and appreciate the different forms of literature To create a learning community where students feel respected and safe. To teach students the power of communication. To have an enjoyable and rigorous year.

5. Policies/Expectations Students/parents regularly monitor Skyward. Check Teacher Page if absent, forgot assignment, etc. Assignments handed in on time—late HW rarely accepted, major assignments 10% off each day late Missed work due within 2 days of return Communication is key in all areas

6. Reading For Deeper Meaning—Short STories

7. Reading For Deeper Meaning—Novels One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Accelerated only) Night A Separate Peace Of Mice and Men

8. Reading For Deeper Meaning—Drama

9. Reading For Deeper Meaning—Poetry

10. Writing program Expository Essays (all units) Writing Processes to Master Topic sentences Embed quotes Present tense Intro paragraph Analytical organization

11. Vocabulary Level E (Academic A) and Level F (Accelerated) 12-15 units 20 words each unit Quizzes after each unit Cumulative each semester on midterm/final

12. Grades and assessments Tests and quizzes on each unit of study. Homework and class participation. Analytical essays (5-6) Poetry project Keystones Grading Breakdown: Writing/Projects 40% Tests/Quizzes 30% Participation 15% Homework 15%