WELCOME TO ENGLISH 3!Mrs. Bolinger

WHO’S IN THE ROOM?STAND IF YOU…

Traveled out of Missouri this summer.

Have a sibling at North.

Are an only child. Consider yourself a

foodie. Read for fun

(honestly). Are an early riser. Have an after-school

job.

Play a fall sport at North.

Play a musical instrument.

Speak a language other than English.

Like Kanye West. Are a vegetarian or

vegan. Know a good (clean)

joke.

ABOUT ME

• Born in Coffeyville, Kansas. Grew up (mostly) in Ballwin, MO

• BS in English and MS in Education from Maryville University

• Mom to Mason, born 2012

• Likes: Books (obviously), sports, and being with my family

WHAT’S YOUR MINDSET?

Agree or Disagree?1. Intelligence is something very basic about

you that you can’t change.2. You can learn new things, but you really

can’t change how smart you are.3. You are a certain kind of person; not much

can change it.4. You can do things differently, but the

important parts about your character can’t change.

THE IMPORTANCE OF GRIT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8 What do you do when you are stuck on an

assignment? How long do you persist at a task before

seeking help? What are some ways that a student could

change from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset when thinking about learning and intelligence?

COURSE INFO

Essential Questions: What qualities define the American character? What can the writings of the past tell us about

our present consciousness? Units of Study

Qualities of the American Character Wealth and Success The Power of the Individual Synthesis – Putting it all together

MATERIALS

Planner Folder or binder Pens, pencils, highlighters College-Ruled Paper Post-its Recommended: Flash Drive, Your preferred

device Our current course text

POLICIES

Homework Do it You will be assigned to interventions if you don’t Take advantage of make-up windows ½ credit taken off for late work

Tests and Writing Serve as assessment of your mastery of skills Retesting and revision opportunities will be

available Grading

Major Assignments: 60% Daily Assignments: 30% Final Synthesis: 10%

MORE POLICIES

Attendance Come to class 4 tardies=detention

Plagiarism/Cheating Don’t do it All written work will be submitted to turnitin.com

before it is graded

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Use appropriately in class—I will try to work them into my lessons

Consequences for inappropriate use in class.

FREEBIE

YOU BRING:

I GIVE ONE HOMEWORK PASS

OPPORTUNITY EXPIRES TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 (A)

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “AMERICAN”?

In groups of 2-3, share your thoughts about this question. How do Americans see themselves? What characteristics do Americans seem to

share? What do Americans seem to value (think is

important)? How do outsiders view Americans/American

culture?

VIEWS ON AMERICA

Voices from Lady Libery How do these views compare with the values and

characteristics you discussed in your groups?

What factors influence how America is seen by Americans? Outsiders?

AMERICAN VALUES AND CHARACTERISTICS

Look at the ads given to your group. Discuss the ads with your groups to

determine what they tell us about American values (what we think is important) OR characteristics

List the values/characteristics your group sees.

Write your findings on the class list. Put a star next to an item if another group has already written it.

WING$ - MACKLEMORE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTQdFbWA8n4

Listen and follow along Which values/characteristics are being

critiqued here? Do you agree with this critique? Why or why

not?

HOMEWORK

Get syllabus signed. Read Native American poems on page one of

blue books and complete first two columns of chart.

EXIT SLIP - FRONT On the note card you received, write:

Your Name One thing you think I should know about you One question you have about the course, the

teachers, the world, life, etc.

EXIT SLIP - BACK

Class Norms Think of your pet peeves when it

comes to classes. Use these peeves to write down

ONE expectation for each category:Teacher expectations of students.Students expectations of teacher.Class expectations of one another.

Expectations should be REASONABLE