1. In Our Learning Environment we will
1.1. Work together
1.1.1. by
1.1.1.1. Defining Community
1.1.1.2. Establishing Class Norms
1.1.1.3. Determining an practicing appropriate school and classroom behaviors
1.1.1.3.1. regarding
1.2. Work Independently
1.2.1. in class by
1.2.1.1. Arriving prepared (with materials)
1.2.1.2. Practicing Silent Patient Waiting
1.2.1.3. Knowing what our work expectations are
1.2.2. at home by
1.2.2.1. Accessing the class website
1.2.2.2. Emailing the teacher when necessary
1.2.2.3. Accessing Library Resources
1.3. Ask and Answer Big Questions
1.3.1. including
1.3.1.1. What does it mean to be human?
1.3.1.2. How do we function as a society?
1.3.1.3. What can literature teach us about humanity?
1.4. Track our Progress
1.4.1. using
1.4.1.1. Google Drive to organize and shareour work
1.4.1.2. Reflective Writing
1.4.1.3. Teacher Conferences
1.4.1.4. Personal Portfolio Building
1.5. use all of the above to
1.5.1. Know and Meet Standards
1.5.1.1. Which Include
1.5.1.1.1. STANDARD 1: READING COMPREHENSION Read and comprehend appropriately complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently
1.5.1.1.2. STANDARD 2: READING INTERPRETATION Interpret, analyze, and evaluate appropriately complex literary and informational texts.
1.5.1.1.3. STANDARD 3: WRITING ARGUMENTS Write clear and coherent arguments for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
1.5.1.1.4. STANDARD 4: WRITING INFORMATIVE AND NARRATIVE TEXTS Produce clear and coherent informative and narrative writing for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
1.5.1.1.5. STANDARD 5: WRITING PROCESS Develop and strengthen writing.
1.5.1.1.6. STANDARD 6: WRITING RESEARCH Conduct short and sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
1.5.1.1.7. STANDARD 7: SPEAKING AND LISTENING DISCUSSION Initiate and participate effectively in a range of discussions, responding thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, and expressing ideas clearly and persuasively.
1.5.1.1.8. STANDARD 8: SPEAKING AND LISTENING PRESENTATION Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective.
1.5.1.2. by studying
1.5.1.2.1. Short Stories
1.5.1.2.2. Novels
1.5.1.2.3. Plays
1.5.1.2.4. Poetry
1.5.1.3. by writing
1.5.1.3.1. Narratives
1.5.1.3.2. Arguments
1.5.1.3.3. Creative pieces
1.5.1.3.4. additional genres TBD