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Salisbury High School

English 10 Course Outline (not currently online)
RJ Stangherlin
http://www.retaggr.com/Page/RJStangherlin
rjstangherlin@stsd.org
SHS: 610.797.4107 EXT. 2120 Mobile: 484.505.0986
Skype: Rita.Jean.Stangherlin

What is English 10

Designed for students who demonstrate a need for additional

reading support and reinforcement, this class will supplement the grade level English
curriculum with various texts focused on reading strategies and 21st century learning
skills including, but not limited to, connecting fiction to nonfiction, evaluating text, literary
devices, summarizing, and independent reading choice. A variety of both short and long
textbook readings from major academic disciplines will be utilized. Progress will be
evaluated quarterly using PSSA-aligned assessments. Prior to registration, reading
readiness will be evaluated to determine student placement.

How do we learn?

 Lecture
 Simulation
 Cooperative Learning
 Peer Editing
 Conferencing (f2f and online)
 Whole/Group Discussion
 One-to-One Discussion
 Online Portfolio (Wikispaces when SHS technologist establishes accounts; hard
copy till them)
 Broadcast Channels
 Individual and Team Presentations
 Digital Media
 Team Taught with Miss Piagesi

How will I be assessed?

 Reading Assignments
 Writing Assignments
 Formal Writing Assignments
 Informal Writing Assignments
 Spelling and Vocabulary Words in conjunction with literature
 Research Information
 Reports
 Oral Presentations

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What is the English 10 Approach?

 Sequential / Scaffolded Skill Building

 Academic Literacy (Technology Initiatives when possible; Curriculum Drives
Technology, not the other way around)
 PSSA Preparation

What do we study?

• Academic Literacy Skills

o metacognition, schema, talk to the text, think aloud, predict, clarify, infer,
summarize, question, make connections (personal, text and world), re-read,
visualize, and all the related activities such as looking for context clues,
underlining key words in questions and prompts, asking questions about the
title , sub-title, text
o skill sets are not limited to the above strategies but will build out from them
• Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Non-Traditional Texts (e.g. maps, charts, graphs)

What Should You Expect from Me?

 Respect, sensitivity, support, and my academic best
 Risk taking and relevance
 Ways to make lifelong learning fun

What Should I Expect from You?

 Your academic best
 Questions and Answers
 Follow Classroom Rules, Regulations, and Expectations as well as Student
Handbook Regulations

What Are Classroom Rules, Regulations, and Expectations?

1. Always come to class prepared

a. Book – covered at all times (otherwise, you receive a 0 for the day)
b. Notebook – you may select the type of notebook (you must supply your
own paper); we will use Wikispaces when accounts are established but
you MUST have your notebook for times when we will not have the
computer cart in the classroom
c. Homework – you will receive a 0 for incomplete or missing homework
Pen – only blue or black ink (otherwise, you receive a 0 for the assignment)
d. Pencil – pencils must be sharpened prior to the start of class
e. ** FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WILL RESULT IN A “0.”
EACH “0” EQUALS TWO (2) POINTS OFF YOUR FINAL QUARTER
AVERAGE.
2. Arrive on time to class or be certain to have a late pass. Repeated lateness will
result in disciplinary action.

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3. No lavatory or locker passes – emergency considerations recognized (Pass

required; you will be interrupting your class for my signature, you will need
to sign in/out recording times, so unless an absolute emergency, no lav
passes; no locker passes)
4. No food; water in a clear plastic bottle may be brought to class but may not be on
a desk when computers are in use.
5. Homework will be given on a regular schedule – Incomplete or missing
homework will result in a “0.” Each “0” equals two (2) points off your final
quarter average.

What is the Absenteeism and Make-Up Policy?

 EARLY DISMISSALS, SPORTS EVENTS, or AFTER-SCHOOL JOBS do NOT

exempt you from submitting work on time
o If you have an early dismissal (athletic, academic, or personal), your work
is due on the day assigned
o It is your responsibility to give me your assignment for the day
o Early dismissal does not give the student an “extra day” to submit work
 Exception: an early dismissal because of UNEXPECTED illness
 MAKE-UP POLICY:
o You have the same number of days to make up work as the number of
days absent days plus 1
 If you are absent 3 days, your work is due on the 4th day from your
return to school
o You may (and should) contact me or the school (or both) for your
homework assignments (see page 1 top for contact information)
o When you return to school, if information that is not available online is
needed for you to complete your work, check the WELCOME BACK folder
for your work

 Most importantly, contact me if you have extenuating circumstances

How Can You Help Yourself?

 Own the responsibility to contact me or check my website

(http://www.stsd.org/webpages/rjstangherlin/) for lesson plans when you are absent
 Contact me [before school, before or after class, during study hall, prep period,
phone, e-mail] if you need help or special accommodations
 Rewrite essays during the first quarter [not available for essay tests; rewrites are due
one day after they are returned and must be submitted with original essay and PSSA
grading sheets; no reevaluation without original work and original PSSA rubric]
 Peer Tutoring [see Guidance Department and/or me]

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How Do I Grade?

 PSSA Rubric [writing and speaking]

 Academic Literacy Rubric
 Points [not per cent]
 Project-Specific Rubrics
 Jointly with faculty members when we are involved in interdisciplinary work

Membership Affiliations:
 ISTE [International Society for Technology in Education]
 PAECT [Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology]
 STAR DEN [Discovery Educator Network]
 KTI [Keystone Technology Integrators]
 NCTE [National Council of Teachers of English]
 Diigo Educational Pioneer

In the event that we encounter difficulties of any kind, Parental/Guardian contact will be
made.

If you are having a problem, please see me immediately.

Parent/Guardian and Student Signature Section

This is to verify I have read and discussed this information with my son/daughter.

Student Name (please print) - ______________________________________________

Student Signature - __________________________________ Date ________________

Parent/Guardian Name (please print; include title: Mrs. Ms. Miss Mr. Dr.) –

______________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature - ___________________________ Date ________________

Home Telephone - _____________________ Work Telephone - __________________

Email address - __________________________________________________________

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