The eleventh commandment for AP students is this:
Thou shalt not see the movie until thou hast read the book.
(Amsco’s AP Literature and Composition 2015)
Google Classroom Codes
English 10 H - Fall 2015 [81nwsx] English 10 H - Block 1 Semester 2 [ko14w0] English 10 H - Block 3 Semester 2 [jxtuym] |
Summer Assignment
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FIRST DAY HOMEWORKWelcome to English 10 Honors. I'm delighted to have you in the class. Below are the items that you need to complete for tomorrow's class.
Note: All summer assignments are due to me no later than Friday, September 4, 2015. The assignments are to be uploaded into the respective Google Classroom. Technology Letter - open and review this letter regarding the use of Google Apps in the classroom. Bring any questions to class. Remember to put a photo on your BASD Google Account.
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Grade 10 English Course
Items Needed for Class
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Grading

10% Responsibility (includes but not limited to: returning paperwork, preparedness for class, submitting assignments on time, etc.)
10% Homework (includes but not limited to: vocabulary packets and vocabulary writing)
20% Classwork (includes but not limited to: PSSA practice packets, grammar assignments, quizzes/formative assessments, rough drafts of writing assignments)
25% Tests/Quizzes Assessments (includes but not limited to: vocabulary and grammar tests; unit assessments; summative assessments)
35% Writing (includes but not limited to: major writing assignments; open-ended writing; creative writing)
10% Homework (includes but not limited to: vocabulary packets and vocabulary writing)
20% Classwork (includes but not limited to: PSSA practice packets, grammar assignments, quizzes/formative assessments, rough drafts of writing assignments)
25% Tests/Quizzes Assessments (includes but not limited to: vocabulary and grammar tests; unit assessments; summative assessments)
35% Writing (includes but not limited to: major writing assignments; open-ended writing; creative writing)
Marking Period Assignment Outline
Disclaimer: The information below is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher based upon scheduling and student readiness.
1st Marking Period![]() Homework
Assignments: Vocabulary Lists 1-4 Vocabulary Stories 1-4 Summer Reading Assignments Activities: Keystone Practice and SAT Practice - Pre-test, Context Clues, Synonyms/Antonyms, Roots/Affixes, Inferences/Conclusions, Main Idea/Supporting Details, Summarization, Author's Purpose, and Characters Pre-AP Lessons/Practice Literary Terms Worksheet/Definitions Grammar Worksheets and Formative Assessments Grammar Diagnostic Argument Essay Pre-Writing and Drafts Reading Comprehension Formative Assessments Short Story Unit Tests/Major Assessments: Open-Ended Writing Prompt/Diagnostic Writing Banned Book Novel Unit [journal entries, oral presentation, argument essay] Vocabulary Tests 1-4 Grammar Assessments - Parts of Speech; Prepositional, Appositive, Gerund, and Infinitive Phrases; Subject/Verb Agreement; Pronoun Antecedent Agreement; Sentence Patterns; Other Grammatical Skills Greek Root Tests Mythology Project (optional as per teacher) |
2nd Marking Period![]() Homework Assignments:
Vocabulary Lists 5-8 Vocabulary Stories 5-8 Activities: Keystone Practice and SAT Practice - Pre-test, Context Clues, Synonyms/Antonyms, Roots/Affixes, and Inferences/Conclusions Pre-AP Lessons/Practice Literary Terms Worksheet/Definitions Grammar Worksheets and Formative Assessments Research Paper Pre-Writing and Drafts Literary Analysis Pre-Writing and Drafts Tests/Major Assessments: Othello Drama Unit During Reading Packet Drama Summative Assessment Vocabulary Tests 5-8 Grammar Assessments Human Rights Research Paper Poetry Unit Greek Root Tests Grammar Assessments - Participial Phrases; Sentence Structures; Other Grammatical Skills Literary Analysis [Poetry] Paper |