1. Brooke Hasey English 12R Room 212

2. Course Objectives Promote pride in taking individual responsibility Become effective writers Read proficiently Leave CNS feeling confident in reading and writing skills to conquer real life situations

3. Course Requirements Formal/informal writing Speeches Research based project on promoting a non- profit Variety of literature Independent reading Classroom texts Quizzes Discussions including Socratic Seminars

4. Grading Policy Every assignment is graded These assignments are worth 20-100 pts. To receive full credit, work must be handed in on time the day it’s due. Anything handed in after that will receive no higher than a 65. Opportunity to revise writing! Pre- and post-assessment

5. Students may be required to stay after school to complete missed work. If your child will be out for more than two days, please contact his/her guidance counselor and have your work sent home It is the student’s responsibility to check the absence drawer for missed work. Missed work must be made up within two days to two weeks, depending on the length of absence. Absent from school?

6. Activities Independent Reading One in-class novel per marking period Short Stories Poetry Compare/Contrast Argumentative Responses Literary Criticism Research Project Character Analysis Speeches

7. Resources in 212

8. Website: www.nscsd.org/website/bhasey

9. Website: www.nscsd.org/website/bhasey

10. How can you support your child at home with English class? Encourage reading at home. Ask questions! Promote discussion and advocate for your child to defend their opinions. Email me if you have questions.

11. Questions? Contact information: BHasey@nscsd.org 218-4100- leave a message