1. + Welcome to English II Wednesday, January 23, 2013

2. + Who is Ms. Sutherland? Random Facts: English is my second language! Mandarin is my first language Favorite color is blue Favorite food – Korean BBQ I have traveled to 30+ countries I was frisbee champion in college I am VERY competitive I love coffee I am very OCD about cleanliness

3. + Family I have two brothers Kent is a game designer Dillon works at Fidelity as a Business Information and Technology personnel Father works for Morgan Stanely Mother works for a non-profit organization.

4. + The Best University The University of Virginia Double Majored: Global Development Studies and Sociology, minor in East Asian Studies Go Cavaliers! WAHOOWA!

5. + What to expect in English II All of you took the released English II EOC. Block 1 the class average was 59.1% Block 2 the class average was 61.38 Block 3 the class average was 48.32% The majority of 10 th graders who took the English II EOC as the final…Did NOT pass. In order to ensure every single one of you passes the EOC in May this is what you will expect…

6. + I expect, we expect…RIGOR What does RIGOR mean?

7. + I expect, we expect…GRIT What does GRIT mean?

8. + I expect, we expect…FORTITUDE WHAT DOES FORTITUDE mean?

9. + Class Work Expectations 99% of the English II EOC is READING COMPREHENSION. Everyday, you will walk into room 409 and find a book to read for the first 10-15 minutes. This will become a HUGE part of your success on the EOC and your final grade. You will keep a reading log that will be 100 points/week

10. + Class Work Expectations You will learn learn Root Words, Vocabulary, and Grammar Grammies WHY is this important in room 409?

11. + Class Work Expectations You will work in groups for novel studies and projects Why is this important in room 409?

12. + Class Work Expectations I AM responsible to teach you YOU are responsible to learn IF you interrupt the learning environment, I will remove you from the class. Interruption – speaking out of term, not participating, not following directions, on the phone, being disrespectful, insubordination. THERE is ZERO tolerance for interrupting the learning environment. If that means I have to remove 7-10 people from the room, I will. Your education is at stake. You matter, I matter, We matter, This matters. Get your LIFE together.

13. + Rules and Behavioral Expectations 1. Be on time 2. Be ready to learn 3. Pay attention and follow instructions the first time 4. You need to raise your hand to be recognized during class time 5. Treat others as you wish to be treated 6. No eating or drinking in class 7. You may not use your cell phone during class 8. No bathroom breaks

14. + Procedure First 10/15 minutes will begin with READING, everyday. You must put books away in a NEAT, RESPECTFUL, and TIDY manner. Paper is in the draw, if you need to borrow a pencil there in the blue bin. Have material ready before class begins. All assignments will be turned into your respective bin at the END of class. Do NOT hand it to me directly. On each assignment it is imperative you write: NAME: DATE: BLOCK: I DO NOT accept later work up to 5 days late You NEED to raise your hand for permission to get out of your desk. Assigned seating will begin next Monday

15. + Consequences 1. Verbal warning 2. Change seats/ Change classroom 3. Call security to be escorted to ISS with referral 4. Call Home

16. + Absences/Make-Up Work Policy IF you are absent, YOU are responsible for making up class work. I will NOT chase you down. 10 absences + with no recovery = F You have 5 days to make up missing work. After 5 days and no make up work = 0

17. + Wikipage/Contact Information My wikipage with updated information: j.mp/CCASutherland Email: Corie1.Sutherland@cms.k12.nc.usCorie1.Sutherland@cms.k12.nc.us Tutoring Time: Tuesdays, 2:30-4:00pm Cell #: 980-224-2816

18. + Student Survey Due by Friday, January 25 Spent at least 10 minutes on it This survey will help me know you better as an individual and your learning needs Survey is worth 20 points

19. + Essay #1 Due next Tuesday, January 29 Worth 200 points Read instructions carefully Look at rubric for expected grade

20. + Throw the Yarn New Class New start CLEAN slate Let’s get to know our class dynamic with the question game

21. + Myer’s Park Article--Group Discussions 1. What is your response to this article? What surprised you>? What did not surprise you? 2. Do you think this article presents a realistic portrait of the public school system? Why or Why Not? 3. How does this make you feel as a student? Why? 4. How do you feel information like this should drive our class? Why?