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1 Welcome to CHS Open House Mara Schultz English 11 Room 201

2 Contact Information Email address: schultz.mara@cusd80.com (best way to contact me) www.chandlerschools.schoolwires.net/chs Phone number: 480-812-7776 (please do not call during class time)

3 Course Description English 11 offers an integrated program of writing and literature, focusing on the study of American Literature and writing, including argumentative, narrative, informative, and literary analysis.

4 Textbooks McDougal Littell Literature Write Source

5 Required reading Fall Semester The Crucible Into the Wild A Raisin in the Sun Various short pieces Spring Semester Death of a Salesman A Streetcar Named Desire The Great Gatsby Various short pieces

6 Common Core Standards Create students who are “college and career” ready Adopted by 48 states, including Arizona Developed by standards experts and educators Integrated curriculum of literature, non- fiction, writing, and listening and speaking Focus on critical and higher order thinking skills

7 SAT Testing www.collegeboard.com Test Date Registration Deadline October 5, 2013 September 6, 2013 November 2, 2013 October 3, 2013 December 7, 2013 November 8, 2013 January 25, 2014 December 28, 2013 March 8, 2014 February 7, 2014 May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014 June 7, 2014 May 9, 2014

8 ACT Testing www.actstudent.org Test Date Registration Deadline September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013 October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014

9 Policies to highlight Essays may be revised after teacher-student conference within one week of returning paper. Late homework accepted – 50% deduction

10 Assessment Standards Essays will be assessed using the school-wide writing rubric for the specific writing genre. Major projects will be evaluated using a teacher-created, content specific rubric.

11 Thank you for coming tonight. Please check you student’s grades online often, and email or call me if you have any questions. There is a “wish list” of items that will help me provide for my students; if you wish to donate, please make a note and send the item(s) to school with your student.

12 Wish List Markers Colored Paper Used Magazines Glue Sticks Tissues Pencils


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