Mrs. Patterson

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Welcome!

• Mrs. Patterson
• English II III
• 2011-2012
• Room B204

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What will my child learn in English II?

• Your child will continue to increase and refine
  his or her reading and communication skills while
  focusing on the concept of culture and community
  and examining how these influences shape identity
  and perspective.
• Your child will read and analyze works of world
  literature, with emphasis on analysis of how
  stylistic choices and rhetorical elements share
  tone in persuasive and argumentative texts.

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What will my child learn in English III?

• Your child will continue to increase and refine
  his or her reading and communication skills.
• Your child will read a broad range of American
  literature and write frequently in a variety of
  forms.
• Your child will focus on developing critical
  thinking skills, writing and reading skills
  necessary for success.
• Your child will also build vocabulary and learn
  elements of grammar, usage and style.

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Expectations

• Students must come to class each day ready to
  interact respectfully with one another and with
  the teacher.
• Students must be prepared for class.
• Students must communicate proactively with the
  teacher.

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Textbooks for English II

• Holt McDougal Literature Grade 10
• SpringBoard English Textual Power Level 5

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Summer Reading for English II

• The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
• AND
• The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
• OR
• Oedipus by Sophocles (available online)
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Textbooks for English III

• Holt McDougal Literature American Literature
• SpringBoard English Textual Power Level 6

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Summer Reading

• Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
• OR
• How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia
  Alvarez
• AND
• A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
• OR
• Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams
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Additional Novels for English II III

• Students may be asked to purchase additional
  novels throughout the school year.
• However, both students and parents will receive
  adequate advanced notice of any required books
  titles

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Supplies for English II III

• 1 binder for ENGLISH ONLY!
• notebook paper
• one spiral notebook
• 5 dividers
• pens/pencils/highlighters
• 3X5 index cards

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Grades

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Late work

• I do NOT accept late work of any kind daily,
  quiz or major grades.

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Make-Up Work

• Student will be allowed one school day for every
  school day missed, plus one additional day, to
  make up work or tests (per the CHHS
  Student/Parent Handbook).
• If students submit all make-up work on time, they
  have the opportunity to receive full credit.

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When do I get a progress report?

• Consult Skyward Family Access once a week to keep
  track of grades.
• All students will receive a progress report three
  weeks into the six weeks grading period.

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Teachers Website

• My tentative course calendar, class notes,
  helpful handouts, important reminders, etc. are
  available weekly on the CHHS website at
  http//www.gcisd-k12.org/chhs/site/default.asp.
  Find the school directory and click my name for
  the most current information about my classes.
• For a direct link to the homepage of my website,
  go to http//www.gcisd-k12.org//Domain/784.

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Disclaimer

• This information is intended as a set of
  guidelines for English II III only. Students
  and parents should note that Mrs. Patterson
  reserves the right to make modifications in
  content and requirements as necessary to promote
  the best education possible within prevailing
  conditions affecting this class.