9 th myp english

9TH MYP ENGLISHClass policies and

guidelines

The purpose of 9th grade MYP English:

To provide a meaningful and relevant English education for all of our 21st

century.

IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, ALL MEMBERS OF THE CLASS NEED TO

CONTRIBUTE

As your teacher, I will:

• Come to class every day on-time and prepared

• Assist you when you struggle and celebrate your successes

• Make the time spent during English class meaningful, valuable, and stimulating

WHAT DO STUDENTS NEED TO DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

•Be thoughtful

•Stay focused

•Be prepared for class every day

•Work collaboratively with peers and

teacher

•Participate during all class activities

•Be curious, motivated, and find the fun

in learning

ARE THERE ANY SUPPLIES I NEED FOR THE CLASS?

Every student needs the following:

•Composition notebook•Pens and pencils•Highlighter •Flash drive to save written work •One double pocket folder or binder•Your mind, your voice and your ears

HOW DO I EARN A GRADE IN THIS CLASS?

Students will be graded on the following activities-

maintaining a composition notebook and having it during class

participating in individual, partner and small group written and oral activities

written and oral performance on exams, projects, and papers, and

participation in daily class discussions and activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION

•Should you have any questions, you may find me in the English office (1st floor of the main building) You may also reach me at the following email addresses:

hauseam@d11.orgadrienne.hause@d11.orgadrienne2310@gmail.com

YOUR COMPOSITION BOOK…

Page 1: Create 2 Columns…write in the title of the book you are reading and today’s date

PAGE 3

Divide the page in half

Top half: List 20 Jobs you fulfill in your daily life.

Bottom half: List 20 adjectives that describe you

20 Jobs

20 Adjectives

NEXT PAGE: TERRITORIESPlaces you’ve been

Happy Memories Questions about the world

Favorites Things that make you mad

Hobbies

Family Friends Goals

NEXT PAGE

The Broken heart…fill with things you love and hate

I fill in the things I Love inside the heartAnd the things I Hate outside

NEXT PAGE: YOUR LIFE