There will be an emphasis on the following types of critical essays, writing skills, and tasks:
Essential Questions We Will Explore This Year:
Class Expectations
As an honors English student, you are expected to:
Grading Breakdown
Supply List
*NOTE: The expectation is that all Formal Writing Assignments such as major essays and/or projects will be typed in 12 pt. font, double-spaced, and stapled before they are submitted. Always keep backup copies of your work. Also, continue to use a Modern Language Association (MLA) style header for formal writing.
Student Responsibility
Part of being a high school student means becoming more responsible for your own education. This means if you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate or your teachers for any missed assignments and meet the deadline arranged with your teacher.
Late work.
Life happens, therefore extensions may be granted. However, you are encouraged to request an extension prior to the paper’s due date. In addition, if you are having an academic or personal difficulty and need to meet for extra help with an assignment, you should contact me to arrange an appointment time.
Plagiarism/Cheating
You begin the year with our complete trust. We always encourage cooperative learning, and you’re always free to get together with other students to brainstorm, discuss assignments, and study for tests. However, no form of plagiarism or cheating is acceptable. We will review and abide by the school’s plagiarism and academic honesty policies.
Our wish for you…
We are excited to return for another year at White Plains High School. Please remember, we are here to help you improve and grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. Our expectations for you are high, but we will support you as you reach towards our high expectations. We value each of you as an important member of this classroom community, and we look forward to a productive and satisfying year! ☺
- developing a central idea
- making connections through literature about the world today
- responding thoughtfully to a task in writing
- supporting a central idea in a literary text analysis
- establishing and supporting a claim and counter-claim in an argument essay
- employing literary techniques in a personal narrative
- reflecting on your individual and peer writing
- maintaining an ongoing writing portfolio throughout the school year
Essential Questions We Will Explore This Year:
- How does culture shape identity?
- How does cultural identity shape an individual’s perspective?
- How does the act of writing contribute to both the individual and culture?
- Why and when is writing considered political?
- How does the writing process empower the individual?
Class Expectations
As an honors English student, you are expected to:
- Attend class every day and be on time as outlined in our school attendance policy.
- Be prepared with all appropriate classroom materials (see supply list below)
- Demonstrate a commitment and passion for the subject
- Be highly motivated and willing to accept more challenging assignments
- Take initiative
- Consistently produce high quality work
- Maintain academic honesty: no form of plagiarism or cheating is acceptable
- Have a positive attitude
Grading Breakdown
- Writing, tests, projects, & presentations 60%
- Class work, class participation, quizzes, & homework 40%
Supply List
- A section in a binder with standard size loose-leaf paper
- Several blue and black pens, highlighters, post-it notes
- Folder
*NOTE: The expectation is that all Formal Writing Assignments such as major essays and/or projects will be typed in 12 pt. font, double-spaced, and stapled before they are submitted. Always keep backup copies of your work. Also, continue to use a Modern Language Association (MLA) style header for formal writing.
Student Responsibility
Part of being a high school student means becoming more responsible for your own education. This means if you are absent, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate or your teachers for any missed assignments and meet the deadline arranged with your teacher.
Late work.
Life happens, therefore extensions may be granted. However, you are encouraged to request an extension prior to the paper’s due date. In addition, if you are having an academic or personal difficulty and need to meet for extra help with an assignment, you should contact me to arrange an appointment time.
Plagiarism/Cheating
You begin the year with our complete trust. We always encourage cooperative learning, and you’re always free to get together with other students to brainstorm, discuss assignments, and study for tests. However, no form of plagiarism or cheating is acceptable. We will review and abide by the school’s plagiarism and academic honesty policies.
Our wish for you…
We are excited to return for another year at White Plains High School. Please remember, we are here to help you improve and grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. Our expectations for you are high, but we will support you as you reach towards our high expectations. We value each of you as an important member of this classroom community, and we look forward to a productive and satisfying year! ☺