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Mr. DeBlasio
Assignments:
ELA 7/8 OCR (CLASS 1): 1. Reading Logs Due 12/16
2. Study Literary Terms 1-6
SCI 805/1 ICR (CLASS 3): 1. Content Vocab WKSHT
ELA 805/2 ICR (CLASS 5): 1. Independent Reading 30 pgs/day
2. Flowers for Algernon Quiz: Friday, 12/13
SCI 805/5 ICR (CLASS 7): 1. Content Vocab WKSHT
ELA 805/1 ICR (CLASS 8): 1. Independent Reading 30 pgs/day
2. Flowers for Algernon Quiz: Friday, 12/13
COMMON ACTIVITY PERIOD: AM
OCR Class Syllabus and Expectations
Class Syllabus and Expectations
Class Syllabus and Expectations English Department:
Reading:
WHOLE CLASS NOVELS/READING SELECTIONS:
Novels and selections from our Literature Anthology that we will read as a class. There will be quizzes, tests, writing assignments, and other assessments based on this reading.
INDEPENDENT READING:
Either self-choice or selected based on a theme or genre chosen by the teacher Reading will be done in class and at home. You are expected to track your books and make wise selections BOOK CLUBS:
Choice of book that you will read with a small group You are expected to prepare for and participate in your group's discussions
Writing:
DAILY WRITING:
Reader Notebook & Writers Notebook entries We will learn grammar, spelling, and vocabulary necessary to improve our writing. Reading responses/open-ended responses Writing forms and skills in preparation for the NJSLA
LONG--TERM WRITING: Guided Writing Assignments (writing forms, such as persuasive essays, narrative writing, etc.) that we will focus on using process writing You will evaluate your progress as a writer by assembling a portfolio of your best works Independent Reading projects and essays