Friday, March 11, 2016
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
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Monday, January 11, 2016
Vocabulary Blank Grid
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Friday, January 8, 2016
Vocabulary Week 1
Accentuate
Bamboozle
Camouflage
Decorum
Embargo
https://quizlet.com/113686172/english-i-week-1-flash-cards/
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Tshirt Instructions
1.
Name
2.
Sports/Activities/Interests
3.
Career/college
plans so far….
4.
Fave odd
food combo
5.
Secret
Superhero Talent
6.
Current
Theme Song
7.
Give
yourself a #________________
The English I binder
Organizing the English I Binder
· Vocabulary
· Grammar
· Notes
· Writings in Progress/Final Drafts
· Graded Papers
Contact Info
Questions?
Come see Mrs. Hapgood in B5 during advisory time--ask for a pass.
Email Mrs. Hapgood:
amanda.hapgood@olympia.org
Classroom Expectations
Mrs. Hapgood’s Classroom Expectations
· Be prompt! Please be in your seat when the bell rings so class may begin right away. I do keep track of tardies and will write referrals to Mr. Hurley if necessary.
· Silence the electronics in class! Phones and electronic devices may be used only during passing periods and lunchtime. Phones that ring in class will be taken away for the block.
· Be prepared! Bring all required materials to class each day: binder, paper, writing utensils and books.
· Be polite and positive! Please respect yourself, each other, the instructor and the classroom. Use respectful language and actions during class.
· Be productive! When given time in class to do assignments, use the time! Do your homework , finish work in a timely fashion and pass this course!
· Listen! I give very thorough instructions for all activities in class—and I never mind explaining assignments in more detail. However, I appreciate open ears and closed mouths when I am speaking!
· Avoid consequences! Follow the above expectations and you will have great success in class. However, if necessary, I will issue warnings, call parents, write referrals to Mr. Hurley and request student-teacher-parent-principal conferences.
· Talk to Mrs Hapgood! I love teaching and want all of my students to find success in English class. If you are confused, concerned, upset, frustrated, overwhelmed or joyous …whatever your mood….come talk with me!
English I Syllabus
English I--An Exploration of Writing
with Mrs. Hapgood
Welcome
to English I. This course is the first
of four required English classes at Olympia High School. This course focuses intently on writing and
how to help students improve and grow as a writer. Writing is found in every profession and
every aspect of daily life. It doesn’t
matter what you do in life—writing is going to be there.
The
overall goal for students this semester is to really learn what is to be a
writer and how to become a stronger writer.
The class focuses on each student individually as a writer and how to
build and improve writing skills.
Becoming a writer includes: studying the types of writing, writing
daily, revising writing, reading the works of professional writers, publishing
writings, and learning about the elements of grammar, spelling, punctuation,
and vocabulary.
The
class, of course, will include reading (both personal and collective). Students will have weekly SSR time in class,
plus we will be reading some writings together, such as To Kill a Mockingbird and Romeo
and Juliet. There also will be
weekly vocabulary quizzes (plus a midterm and final vocabulary tests). A cumulative 15% final exam is given at the
end of the semester.
Please
note this class is the first of four English classes REQUIRED for
graduation. Students must pass English I before advancing to
English II.
Supplies
- Spiral
notebook to keep in the classroom
- A
three-ring binder with tab dividers and notepaper
- Writing
Utensils
Grades
This
course follows the school’s standard grading scale.
100-94 A
93-86
B
85-77
C
76-70
D
69–0 F
Journals
Studies
have shown that daily writing can help improve writing skill. Therefore, you will journal for 10 minutes
at the start of class each day. Students
keep a spiral notebook in the room for this purpose. Journals are worth 50 points and are
collected every four weeks. Bonus
Time! Writing at least ¾ to 1 full page
per day is required. Bonus points are awarded each day the student complete or
exceeds this requirement. This is an EASY
way to earn some extra points.
Welcome to English I! I look forward to learning about you and
writing together! I love teaching this
class and am always excited to see what each student brings this course.
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