1. Welcome Back! Mrs. Courtney Henry English 10 Honors

2. Major Skills of Interest Literature: reading, comprehending, (enjoying?!), analyzing Writing: literary analysis, persuasion, creative/personal, research Vocabulary: part of speech, definition, usage General: responsibility, productive problem solving, punctuality, respect, cooperative learning

3. Grading Essays/Tests: 40% Literature Quizzes: 30% Participation: 10% Classwork/Homework: 10% Vocabulary Quizzes: 10%

4. Essay Rewrite Policy Every essay can be rewritten if: 1. The original essay was handed in on time. 2.The rewrite is handed in on time.

5. Literature Quizzes Mostly announced Pop quizzes possible Mostly analysis on announced quizzes

6. Participation Considers: 1. engagement in class activities 2. behavior 3. involvement in class discussion

7. Classwork/Homework Mostly reading/writing Not accepted late Must be complete (not correct) to receive credit Absent: 1week Teacher website: My Teacher Pages (access through school website)

8. Vocabulary Follows the lunch block schedule Concentration on usage B Block: Day 6F Block: Day 5

9. MCAS Preparation Concentration on the 5 paragraph essay Practice with the open response question Study of literary terms Review of poetry Work with sample tests Discussion of test taking strategy