Please put your cell phone away and out

Please put your cell phone away and out of sight!

ENGLISH 4: COLLEGE PREP How did I end up here? And why do I want to stay?

PERT Scores Reading 106 Writing 103 If you scored below a 106 on Reading and/or a 103 on Writing on the PERT, you are in this class. If you did not take both sections or didn’t take it all, you are in this class. This class will prepare you for what’s next, whatever that may be…

What should you expect? � � � You will master the art of creating an awesome thesis statement. You will master the art of organizing your thoughts and ideas into cohesive, well written essays. You will master the art of writing different types of essays. You will master the art of documenting sources and using them correctly. You will master the art of being confident in your writing.

What do I expect from you? I expect you to keep an open mind and listen to what I have to offer. (this isn’t my first year in the classroom) I expect you to act like young adults on their way to the next step in their lives. (you’ve been in school for 12 years—you know what to do) I expect you to do your very best you can do on a daily basis. (I know this may change from time to time—we all have our days)

Planning on college? This class will help prepare you for the required English course, ENC 1101—so you don’t have to take the remedial class. Not only will you be able to write for your college English courses but for all other courses you will have to write essays. You will know the proper way to cite sources and give credit where credit is due when using resources for research, etc.

Not planning on college? You will be able to effectively communicate with others. You will have the confidence to get your points across. You may change your mind and decide you do want to go to college. (hey—it could happen)

What will we write? Compare/Contrast Essay Process Essay Research Paper Cause/Effect Essay Argumentation Essay Informative Essay Narrative Essay

So, what are we doing again? Learning some stuff Reading some stuff Writing some stuff And stuff like that

English 4 Florida College Prep Mrs. Hopkins Classroom Procedures…

English 4 Florida College Prep Mrs. Hopkins Bathroom Policy • • • You may not go during instruction. Sign out and in on the whiteboard by the door; erase upon return. NO you may not use the restroom at the beginning of class. Manage your time wisely.

English 4 Procedures for Tardy Students During 1 st period all tardy students should be directed to the cafeteria. Periods 2 -7 students should be directed to the In-school suspension room (8 -104) for the remainder of the class period. Florida College Prep Mrs. Hopkins

Supplies That are Provided for You… • • Voices and Values (provided) Evergreen: A Guide to Writing with Readings (provided) Prentice Hall Literature Book (provided) Novels, The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, The Glass Castle, by Jeannett Walls, and/or The Things They Carried, by Tim O’ Brien (provided)

Supplies You will Need to Supply • • 3 Duo Tang folders; those with pockets and 3 prongs (2 are to be kept in class) 1 Composition notebook for THIS class ONLY Black or blue pens, for writing ONLY (Assignments in other colors or in pencil will NOT be accepted) Colored pens for annotating and editing Pencils for planning and drafts Multi-colored highlighters Access to a computer and the internet

English 4 Florida College Prep Mrs. Hopkins • • • Donated books for classroom library Copy paper Tissues Markers Colored pencils Or any extras of the things on the supply list

An Important Word About Computer, Printer, and Internet Access You will need access to a computer, a printer, and the internet throughout this entire course. Please plan ahead for disasters (For example… I ran out of ink, I didn’t have access to a computer, my internet is down, etc. ) It is YOUR responsibility to be sure assignments are in on time and meet the required criteria. Excuses will not be considered.

English 4 Florida College Prep Mrs. Hopkins If you are absent, check the website for missing assignment. THEN, if you have questions, ask me…

Grading Scale What does my grade mean? A 90 -100 * I understand! * Neat and complete! * Excellent Effort! B 80 -89 • I mostly understand • Mostly neat and complete • Good effort C 79 -70 • • D 69 -60 • I do not understand • I need to ask for help • May not be neat or complete F 59 and Below • • I understand some Not all complete or neat May not be my best effort I need to ask more questions I do not understand I need to ask for help Not my best effort Not neat or complete

English 4 Florida College Prep

English 4 Florida College Prep Early Release Wednesdays …

Be HERE Every Day and Be HERE Every Day! Susie He ath Bit her li p, g head and rabbed sides of p left hand ulled her hair, pu t under he r chin an closed e d yes, put her head on her a down rms, on t he moaned , “what a table, m I going do? ! star to ed off in to the distance , one tea r trickled her chee down k • Introduce yourself to your partner. • Write their name on the sticky note. • Record what you see on your sticky note (write small, you need to make lots of observations). • Leave your sticky on the board before you go.

How to be SUCCESSFUL in this Classroom ☺ Participate in class discussion at appropriate times (not when another is speaking) ☺ Turn work in ON TIME and to the appropriate place ☺ Maintain a conscientious, nondisruptive, positive attitude when approaching subjects ☺ Be mentally and physically available to learn ☺ Arrive to class on time and prepared with the materials needed every day ☺ Keep your hands and objects to yourself and use appropriate language ☺ Be respectful of everyone

Be Here! • Is it obvious when someone is using their brain? • Are we all the same? • What does it look like when someone is zoned out and not ontask? Show me. • Be aware that I just took notes…

A Character Sketch of YOU! Due Monday, 8/31/15 Create Your Own Avatar – An icon or figure representing you, your traits, and your personality. • The avatar must be printed or drawn. • The avatar must not be smaller than 5 inches tall and no bigger than 10 inches tall. 3 Pts. • The avatar must be cut out (see my example). 3 Pts. • The avatar must CLEARLY portray Mrs. Hopkins – A resemblance to you with your name added 3 Pts. , – One thing about your personality (facial expressions, gestures, clothing, etc. ) 3 Pts. , – And at least one character trait (cheerful, studious, generous, etc. ) 3 Pts. . • 15 Point Formative • DUE Monday, 8/31. Click Mrs. Hopkins’s avatar to visit one of the websites available.