English I Mrs. Smith bsmith@dale.k12.ok.

us Course Description This class focuses on literature: short stories, fiction, nonfiction, novels, and poetry. Composition will include essays, reports, short stories, literary responses, reflective papers, and a research project. Grammar will continue to build upon previous concepts and will be incorporated in writing. Supply List- Please have all supplies by Monday, 8/19 Loose-leaf notebook paper Pencils Red Pen 3 ring binder with dividers (dividers are to be labeled: Bell Work, Vocabulary, Literature, Grammar/Writing, Other/Notes) *Please bring one of the following: box of Kleenex, Clorox disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer Grading Policy Final grades will be calculated by total points. Homework and daily assingments are worth 5-25 points. Quizzes are worth 40-60 points. Tests, essays, and projects are worth 100-200 points. Late Assignments According to school policy, students are allowed 2 school days to complete assignments due to absence. If a student is in class and fails to turn in an assignment, he/she may turn it in late for half credit at the teachers discretion. Procedures and Conduct Be in your seat when the bell rings. There will be a bell assignment each day when you arrive. Bring all materials to class every day. Students are responsible for getting missed assignments from the assignment agenda (located in the pink tray on my desk). Be courteous and respectful to all. Complete assigned class work.

Parents/student please sign below. Cut and return the bottom portion to me. ---------------------------------------------------------------Student Signature _____________________ Print Name ________________________ Parent Signature ______________________ Print Name ________________________ Parent e-mail _________________________ Contact # ______________________

English II Mrs. Smith bsmith@dale.k12.ok.us Course Description This class focuses on literature: short stories, fiction, nonfiction, novels, and poetry. Composition will include essays, reports, short stories, literary responses, reflective papers, and a research project. Grammar will continue to build upon previous concepts and will be incorporated in writing. Supply List- Please have all supplies by Monday, 8/19. Loose-leaf notebook paper Pencils Red Pen 3 ring binder with dividers (dividers are to be labeled: Bell Work, Vocabulary, Literature, Grammar/Writing, Other/Notes) *Please bring one of the following: box of Kleenex, Clorox disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer Grading Policy Final grades will be calculated by total points. Homework and daily assingments are worth 5-25 points. Quizzes are worth 40-60 points. Tests, essays, and projects are worth 100-200 points. Late Assignments According to school policy, students are allowed 2 school days to complete assignments due to absence. If a student is in class and fails to turn in an assignment, he/she may turn it in late for half credit at the teachers discretion. Procedures and Conduct Be in your seat when the bell rings. There will be a bell assignment each day when you arrive. Bring all materials to class every day. Students are responsible for getting missed assignments from the assignment agenda (located in the pink tray on my desk). Be courteous and respectful to all. Complete assigned class work.

Parents/student please sign below. Cut and return the bottom portion to me. ---------------------------------------------------------------Student Signature _____________________ Print Name ________________________ Parent Signature ______________________ Print Name ________________________ Parent e-mail _________________________ Contact # _________________________

English IV Mrs. Smith bsmith@dale.k12.ok.us Plan of Study This class focuses on British literature and informational texts. Composition will include essays, reports, short stories, literary responses, reflective papers, and a research project. Grammar will continue to build upon previous concepts and will be incorporated in writing. Supply List- Please have all supplies by Monday, 8/19. Loose-leaf notebook paper Pencils or dark ink pen Red Pen 3 ring binder with dividers (dividers are to be labeled: Bell Work, Vocabulary, Literature, Grammar/Writing, Other/Notes) *Please bring one of the following: box of Kleenex, Clorox disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer Grading Policy Final grades will be calculated by total points. Homework and daily assingments are worth 5-25 points. Quizzes are worth 40-60 points. Tests, essays, and projects are worth 100-200 points. Late Assignments According to school policy, students are allowed 2 school days to complete assignments due to absence. If a student is in class and fails to turn in an assignment, he/she may turn it in late for half credit at the teachers discretion. Procedures and Conduct Be in your seat when the bell rings. There will be a bell assignment each day when you arrive. Bring all materials to class every day. Students are responsible for getting missed assignments from the assignment agenda (located in the pink tray on my desk). Be courteous and respectful to all. Complete assigned class work.

Parents/student please sign below. Cut and return the bottom portion to me. ---------------------------------------------------------------Student Signature _____________________ Print Name ________________________ Parent Signature ______________________ Print Name ________________________ Parent e-mail _________________________ Contact # _________________________

Student Information and Interest Survey

Name:__________________________________ Birthday _______________ (please include year) Favorite Color ______________ Favorite Candy _______________ Favorite Soda ________________ Hobbies ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Favorite Subject ___________________

1. What is your favorite book from childhood?

2. What is a book you have read recently and enjoyed?

3. What is the farthest point you've traveled away from home?

4. What is a recent movie you enjoyed, and what did you like about it?

5. What is your favorite place to be and why?

6. What is your favorite food?

7. What is your favorite kind of music?

8. What is your favorite sport?

9. To what organizations / teams / clubs do you belong?

10. Name someone you admire and tell why.

11. What are two common activities you do after getting home from school.

12. What is a responsibility you have?

13. What wish do you have for someone else?

14. What do you want to do for a career?

15. What is something you daydream about?

16. What is something you are curious about?

17. What would the title of a book about your life be?

18. If you could go back two years ago, what advice would you give yourself?

19. Describe yourself as a friend.

20. Describe your best friend.