Class Description:
There will be a variety of fiction and non-fiction works being studied which include articles, poems, short stories, and novels. From the analysis of these works, writing pieces will be developed and will model the different writing styles we will be working on ourselves. Writing assignments will include short paragraphs, essays, and creative pieces. Because we are a community of learners, there will be times you will be working in partners and in groups.
The units we are covering:
- Hatchet
- Steve Jobs
- Out of the Dust
JPAMS:
You will be able to see your up-to-date class average at any time on JPAMS. Parents/guardians must obtain a username and password from the main office.
Required materials:
- Folder with prongs
- 1 inch binder
- 5 sheet protectors
- Composition notebook
- Looseleaf paper
- Blue/black pen or pencil
- Highlighter
- Colored pencils
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
Returned Work:
All work will be graded and returned in-class in a timely manner. Please allow a while longer for lengthier writing assignments.
Assignments:
All assignments must be submitted by the given due date and are due at the beginning of the class period unless otherwise stated. All homework is due the next day unless otherwise stated.
Late Assignments/Missed Work:
Any assignments not received on or before the due date are considered late. It is YOUR responsibility to check with me regarding any late/missed assignments and their due date.
Cheating/Plagiarism:
Cheating and/or plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic grade of zero. This includes copying homework, classwork, test answers, talking during a test/quiz, allowing someone to copy your work, and trying to pass off someone else's work as your own.