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English I Syllabus
Ms. Rasmussen
Room 226
2014 2015
Textbooks:
Goals to be Accomplished
1. The students will be able to recognize, demonstrate, and analyze the qualities of effective
formal and informal communication.
2. The students will learn to utilize a variety of reading strategies in order to comprehend,
interpret, analyze, and evaluate the content of printed texts.
3. The student will be able to write for different audiences and purposes.
4. The student will learn to utilize technology and other research resources in order to attain,
ascertain, document, and present accurate information.
Classroom rules
1. This is a beverage, food and cellphone-free classroom.
2. Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
3. Bring required books and materials to every class, unless told otherwise by the teacher.
4. Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged.
5. Treat everyone and their property respectfully.
Teacher Expectations
1. Come to class prepared.
2. Pay attention, participate and ask questions.
3. Follow directions when given.
4. Complete every assignment.
5. Take responsibility for your actions.
Consequences
1. Warning
2. Definitions
3. Step forms (phone call home, student meeting, parent/student meeting)
4. Referral
What you need for this class:
2 Packs of Paper
Composition Notebook
Pen/pencil
A binder to store handouts and classwork (leave in the classroom)
Dividers
Research: