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Agenda
• Create a Card • Write Agenda in notebooks (I supply)• English 11 Essential Materials/Course Overview
– course disclosure– vocab lists– Goal Setting Worksheet
• Native American Literature– homework- finish Type Three, print materials for
tickets.
Mrs. Carisa Corrow
• Live in Loudon• 28 years old• Two children • BA English/Literature• Notre Dame College• Six years in
education- 4 at MV• Favorite Author
– Willa Cather
Every day is a new day.
Grades don’t measure intelligence.
The purpose of reading literature is to reflect
on life.
My Philosophy
This is a literature class.
• We READ.– We will read fiction, non-fiction, drama and poetry.
• We THINK.– We will analyze the literature and think about how we
can apply it to our lives. We will also think about literary techniques and how those techniques shape messages to the reader.
• We COMMUNICATE.– We communicate what we think in clear, organized
fashions.
Attribution Theory
• Why do we succeed?
• Why do we fail?0
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1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
East
West
North
Ability Based Belief
• Intelligence is fixed.• A person is good at something or not. Period.• There is no way to gain intelligence.
Basically, you are stuck in the mud.
Effort Based Belief
• Ability, effort and strategies are the way to success.
• Possibilities are endless.
What is effort?
• Time
• Focus
• Resourcefulness
• Use of Feedback
• Commitment
• Persistence
• Use of Learning Strategies
Time
• Willingness to spend the hours needed to finish the job well.
• Prioritize. • Recognize and avoid
procrastination.
Focus
• Eliminate distractions. Siblings, TV, CD players all distract from learning.
• Concentrate only on the work at hand.
Resourcefulness
• Knowing who to ask for help when really stuck.
• Willingness to stay after school to use computers, library or to get extra help from the teacher.
Use Feedback
• Looking carefully at responses to your work so you can know exactly what to fix.
• Ask for clarification on feedback if you don’t understand.
Persistence
• If one strategy doesn’t work, try another one until you find one that does work.
• Always look for strategies that will work for you.
Use Learning Strategies
• Learning strategies are the knowledge and skills I use to complete tasks successfully and “get smarter.”
Make sure you have the following at the beginning of every class.
Something to write with-Thank you for not using colored pens or pencils
on assignments passed in to me. Paper
I have paper if you don’t. Thank you for using college ruled filler paper on assignments passed in to me.
HomeworkPlease have your assignment completed and ready to be passed in or discussed.
Class Rules
Respect your right to a free educationRespect other’s rights to a free educationRespect the teacherNo Self-deprecationClean up
Need to go?
• You can leave my classroom once per week.
• You need to use your daily planner as a pass.
• No planner- no pass. You may not use anyone else’s planner.
• Only 2 students may leave a class each day- one at a time. (nurse included)
Late?
• I shut the door at the bell.• Three tardies=30 minutes with me
– three break detentions– after school until 3
• If you are late please get what you need and take your seat. We can take care of all the “paperwork” after class.
• IMPORTANT VOC STUDENTS: You need to be in class ASAP- you are late if you arrive after 9:40 for Concord Voc and 10 for Winnisquam. You are responsible for creating vocab cards and filling out agenda quietly when you get a spare moment.
Homework
• Homework comes often. You may have to read from your text, complete a chart or answer some questions. Homework is NOT punishment. It helps you practice or retain knowledge or skills we gained in class.
My dog ate it!!!
• Graded assignments are due on the date assigned.
• I’ll take it the next day. I’ll also take 7 points off.
• If you don’t have it expect to stay after school to complete it. You will stay everyday until it is done.
Missing an assignment?
– You will be assigned academic support for missing assignments. If you fail to attend the support center, you will receive an office detention.
– If you are sick, you have 2 days to make up work.
Dress Code
• Follow the dress code.
• I will make you change into something appropriate.
• If you refuse to change you will not remain in class.
Why would you skip time with me?
Pros
You don’t have to spend 30 minutes with me.
Cons
You get a detention that is 90 minutes long.
You can’t get help from me on assignments in
detention.
Grading 25%
Content Tests
25%
Writing Assignments
25%
Discussions & Oral
Presentations
25%
Reading Tests
Help Wanted?
I am available most days after school. Please make an appointment. I can also be available before school by appointment.
If you have a question, you can email me. I try to check my email at 7 each night to answer last minute questions.