Welcome to Mrs. Benjamin’s English Class

2013-14Mountain View High School

Welcome to Mrs. Benjamin’s Class!

SuppliesNeeded Everyday:• Pen• Binder with Paper

Beneficial:• Hi-lighter• Colored pens/pencils• Note Cards

Books to purchase

Daily Grammar Practice• $6.50• Breaks grammar down

into bite-size chunks that are easier to swallow.

• Remind your parents to purchase your DGP on MyPaymentsPlus

Books to buy (if possible)• Assigned novels• Improve learning by –

yes, I’m serious – writing in the books

• Begin with: – 10th – The Oedipus Cycle

by Sophocles, translated by Fitts and Fitzgerald

– 11th – The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Requested Classroom Donations

• Kleenex• Hand Sanitizer• Disinfectant Wipes

• Yuck. ‘Nuff said.

By the Numbers

Grade Percentage Breakdown:• Classwork ( Homework,

Quizzes): 35%• Interim Tests: 5%• Summative (Tests, Essays,

Projects): 40%• Final Exam: 20%

Late Policy ReminderDay 1 = -10% grade Day 2 = -20% grade Day 3 = -30% grade Day 4+ = Assignments not accepted

Rule # 1: Come to class prepared.

Rule #2:

Rule #3:Rule #3: If you talk when others are talking,

you’re going to have a bad time.

Rule #4: Sidebar conversations?

Rule #5: There’s no such thing as a dumb question!

Rule #6: What about electronic devices?

Rule #7: Put your name and class period on every assignment.

Rule #8: Keep track of assignment deadlines!

Rule #9: Stay in your seats until you’re dismissed.

Todd Martin