Welcome Mrs Robinson English 1 Pre-AP Contact

Welcome!! Mrs. Robinson English 1 Pre-AP

Contact Information n lrobinson 2@kleinisd. net n http: //classroom. kleinisd. net/webs/lrobinson 2 n 1 st Period Conference (7: 31 -8: 19) n Room #161 n LMS Link: https: //collinslms. kleinisd. net/default. asp

What is Pre-AP? n A rigorous curriculum n Focus is on the development of skills n Designed to get students ready for AP n Pre-AP is for anyone who wants to be challenged and work hard!

Purpose of Pre-AP 1. 2. 3. Gain the Edge in College Preparation Stand Out in the College Admissions Process Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons

Classroom Expectations n Have integrity. n Show RESPECT for others and their ideas. n Be curious and share your best thinking. n Be prepared. n Strive for success.

Sadlier – Oxford Vocabulary n n n SAT Preparation Weekly quizzes Major test each 6 weeks $12. 00 for hard copy or $10. 00 for online link by September 10 Level E Workbook Begin 2 nd Six Weeks

st 1 Six Weeks Theme: “The Quest” n Writing: Expository Writing, 11 Sentence Paragraph n Reading: The House on Mango Street and various short stories n Focus: Introduction of Literary Elements and Tone Major Grades: Personality Essay, THOMS Exam, THOMS Literary Analysis Project n

The House on Mango Street By: Sandra Cisneros "I knew then I had to have a house. A real house. One I could point to. But this isn't it. The house on Mango Street isn't it. For the time being, Mama says. Temporary, says Papa. But I know how those things go. "

nd 2 Six Weeks n Theme: “Travel Through Time” n Writing: DIDLS (Literary Analysis) n Reading: The Odyssey and Various Fiction and Non-Fiction Pieces n Focus: Continued Study of Literary Elements, Metaphorical Meanings, DIDLS n Major Grades: DIDLS Writing, Odyssey Exam, Vocabulary Exam

The Odyssey By: Homer Available in the student textbook! "Son of Laertes and the gods of old, Odysseus, master of land ways and sea ways, dissemble to your son no longer now. the time has come: tell him how you together will bring doom on the suitors in the town. "

rd 3 Six Weeks Theme: “Confronting Truths” n Writing: Thematic Timed Writing, Scholastic Writing Participation Opportunity n Reading: Lord of the Flies, The Alchemist n Focus: Literary Analysis of Theme, Continued Literary Elements, Allegory, Symbolism n Major Grades: Timed Writing, Lord of the Flies Exam, Alchemist Mosaic Project, Vocabulary Exam n

Lord of the Flies "Here, invisible yet strong, was the taboo of the old life. " "'Maybe there is a beast. . maybe it's only us. '" "The world, that understandable and lawful world, was slipping away. " By: William Golding

The Alchemist By: Paulo Coelho “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure. ”

th 4 Six Weeks n Theme: “Loss of Innocence” n Writing: Research Paper n Reading: Romeo and Juliet n Focus: Research, Elements of Drama, Continued Study of Literary Elements Major Grades: Research Paper Process, Romeo and Juliet Exam, Vocabulary Exam

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet By: William Shakespeare "Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast" This play is available in the student textbook! “star-crossed lovers” "O! she doth teach the torches to burn bright" "It is the east, and Juliet is the sun"

th 5 Six Weeks n Theme: “Pathway to Knowledge” n Writing: Continued Research n Reading: The Count of Monte Cristo n Focus: Research, Continued Study of Literary Elements, Motifs Major Grades: Research Paper, Monte Cristo Exam, Vocabulary Exam

The Count of Monte Cristo Bantam Classic Edition "There is neither happiness nor unhappiness in this world; there is only the comparison of one state with another. Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss. It is necessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live. . . the sum of all human wisdom will be contained in these two words: Wait and Hope. "

th 6 Six Weeks Theme: Eye-Opening Experiences in an Unjust World n Writing: Themed Timed Writing n Reading: To Kill a Mockingbird n Focus: Theme Analysis, Literary Analysis Through Mind Maps and Visuals, Euphemism, Dialect n Major Grades: TKAM Exam, Vocabulary Exam, TKAM Project, Timed Writing n

To Kill a Mockingbird By: Harper Lee “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it. ”

Tutoring/Extra Help n Tutoring is available with me after school by appointment only until 3: 10. n English department tutorials available: Tuesday/Thursday 6: 40 am – 7: 10 am Tuesday – Thursday 2: 40 pm – 3: 40 pm

Grading Breakdown n 40% Daily (Examples: Literature Homework, Quizzes, Vocabulary Assignments, Prewriting, Class Participation and Discussion, Socratic Seminar) 60% Major (Examples: Essays, Research Paper, Exams on Literary Analysis and Comprehension, Literary Analysis and Literary Projects) A variety of scoring methods will be used on compositions. Rubrics will be provided with all writing assignments.

Make-Up Procedures n n The number of days a student is absent equals the number of days he or she has to complete the make -up work. Long term assignments a student has been given advance notice of should be turned in the day he or she returns from an excused absence. It is the student’s responsibility to refer to my webpage, student calendar or LMS for make-up work. All major tests and quizzes must be made up before or after school by appointment only. Failure to keep two appointments will result in a zero.

Late Work Policy n Daily grade assignments may be turned in one day late, but will not receive more than a 50. n Major grade projects and papers may be turned in up to 5 days late, but will not receive more than a 70.

Retake/Redo Policy n n Any student who is unsuccessful (grade below 70) on a major test will have one reasonable opportunity as determined by the teacher to redo or retake the test in order to show mastery of the material. The “redo” or “retake” test will be determined by the teacher and may not be the exact same assignment that was initially assigned, but rather a variation of the initial assignment that will allow the student to show mastery of the content. The student should have the time to participate in a relearning activity either directed by the teacher or self directed study prior to the retake opportunity. Each student will have a maximum of five (5) school days OR until the end of the six-weeks, whichever occurs first, to “redo” or “retake” the test from the day that they were notified of the grade. Students who participate in the test retake opportunity will receive the replacement grade with a ceiling of 70. Major grade projects and papers will be accepted late for up to five days for a grade no higher than a 70%. There is no redo option for major projects or major writing grades.

Plagiarism n Dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating) will result in a ZERO for all parties involved and a discipline referral will be written.