Ms. Johnson
fhdance@gmail.com
frankhurtenglish.blogspot.ca
English 9 Course Outline
Welcome to English at Frank Hurt Secondary. This course is designed to give you a framework to use language effectively. Students are expected to think critically, solve problems, communicate clearly, and be able to learn and work both independently and with others.
Units
of Study
You need a
divider for each of the following units:
1. Sustained Silent Reading
2. Vocabulary
3. Grammar / Writing
4. Drama
5. Short Stories
6. Poetry
7. Novel
Check our blog
(frankhurtenglish.blogspot.com) for more information about each of our units.
Evaluation
30% Assignments
25% Test’s and Quizzes
20% Writing
10% SSR
10% SSR
15% Final Exam
Expectations
for Students
- Attend classes. A student who has an excused absence must find out
what they have missed and collect the handouts and notes by asking other
students, checking the blog, and asking Ms. J. If you have missed a quiz
or a test you must be prepared to write the quiz or test upon your return.
- Be on time
- Participate fully in the class – stay focussed and engaged
- Be prepared by bringing class supplies, texts, and silent reading
novel
- Arrive with a positive attitude
- Treat your class mates with respect
- Complete all assignments and hand them in on time
- All Frank Hurt Secondary rules apply
Classroom
Rules:
- Water only – no other drinks, food, or gum (This isn’t Ms. J’s
classroom. We are guests in this room. We want to leave the room neat and
tidy with no sticky messes, crumbs, or gum under the tables and chairs.
Besides – other people having snacks is distracting. You don’t want to
make Ms. J hungry!)
- Cell phones, tablets, and MP3 players can be used in the classroom
during designated times. If they are being played with or even seen when
it is not allowed you will lose the privilege for the entire semester. I
love technology and I hate it – let’s learn and use some tech etiquette so
that we can all benefit from technology.
Supplies
Needed for this Class:
·
One three
- ring binder just for English 9
·
Seven
dividers
·
Loose
leaf paper
·
A blue or
black ink pen
·
A red pen
·
A pencil
·
An eraser
·
A
highlighter
·
A small
ruler for underling
·
Post it
notes for marking important passages or quotations
- A novel for silent reading
If
you are going to be away for an extended period of time, please let me know.
You can e-mail Ms. J at fhdance@gmail.com
or find me in the dance studio or dance office.
For
more information about J Fresh’s English Nine, please consult the blog: www.frankhurtenglish.blogspot.com(please
check regularly)
