English 2 Overview

Mrs. Markel
amandam@usd361.org
2015-2016
Classroom Expectations for Students:
Come to class prepared to learn and ready to work
Complete the work to the best of your ability
Turn in work on time
Participate regularly in class
Respect yourselves, others, and the school
Clean up after yourselves
Classroom Expectations you can expect from me:
A safe space to learn and share your ideas
Meaningful lessons with a purpose
Creative and fun assignments
Time set aside for you to meet with me one-on-one to go over your questions, comments,
and concerns
Breakdown of Grades:
50% Tests/Quizzes/Projects
50% Homework/Daily Work/Class Participation
Late Work:
All late work will receive a 30% deduction for the first day it is late. For each additional
day late, an additional 10% will be deducted from the overall grade.
*Please communicate with me if there is an issue turning in an assignment on time before the due
date.
Required for Class:
1. Folder
2. Notebook
3. Pen or Pencil
4. Highlighters
5. iPad charged and ready to use
6. Ear buds/Earphones
7. Positive Attitude

Classroom Discipline Policy:

1. Verbal Warning
2. Isolation from other classmates
3. Removal from Classroom
4. Teacher Assigned Detention Call home to parents
5. Sent to office Call home to parents
Overview of Material Covered:
First Quarter:
Writing/Grammar Review
Vocabulary Enrichment
Writing Assignments/Projects
Unit 1 - Informative and Explanatory Texts
Unit 2 Writing Unit
Second Quarter:
Writing/Grammar Review
Vocabulary Enrichment
Writing Assignments/Projects
Unit 3 The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson
Third Quarter:
Writing/Grammar Review
Vocabulary Enrichment
Writing Assignments/Projects
Unit 4 Othello by William Shakespeare
Unit 5 Greek Mythology
Fourth Quarter:
Writing/Grammar Review
Vocabulary Enrichment
Writing Assignments/Projects
Unit 6 Lab write up/research project
Unit 6 Different Mediums Same Ideas
***Please remember that I am here to help you. I want you all to succeed and do well in my
class. Do not wait until the last possible moment to come and ask for help with the course material.
Please sign below to demonstrate your understanding of the class overview and the materials it
covers. Thank you!
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