Ms.

Bauer
English
Room 262
victoria.bauer@evsc.k12.in.us
victoria.bauer@evsck12.com
Twitter: @vbauerreitz
Course Overview
This year we will be spending time reading a variety of works from different
authors, working on our writing skills, and preparing for the upcoming ISTEP. The goal of
this class will be not only to help you become better readers and writers, but to
encourage you to be better prepared for the future.
Reading and writing are important whether you decide to continue your education
after high school, get a job, join the military, etc.

Course Content
During the 1st semester some of the things we will be focusing on include:
Short stories in our literature books
The book Night
A Raisin In The Sun
Writing Prompts
During the 2nd semester some of the things we will be focusing on include:
Short stories in our literature books
Julius Caesar
Research
Writing Prompts
ISTEP
Bellringers:

At the beginning of every class period you will be asked to do a short activity such as a
writing prompt, blog, etc. that will either review previous material or introduce you to
upcoming lessons.
Formative and Summative Assessments:
Mastery of the required skills will be monitored through formative (quizzes) and
summative (tests) assessments. These will be used by all of the sophomore English
teachers to guide our instruction and measure your progress throughout the year.
Expectations
Grading Scale:
Standard: 90 A, 80 B, 70 C, 60 D (Cumulative Grading Periods)
Materials:
Every day you will need a charged netbook, paper, pencil, and a binder.
Late Work:
All work will be due on the assigned date or will be docked up to 40%
Participation:
Everyone will be expected to participate in class. You will need to be respectful of others
opinions and ideas.
Absences:
If you are absent, check google classroom, the class weebly page, or shoot me an
email. There will also be folders posted in the classroom where you will find any work
you missed that was passed out in class. It is your responsibility to make up any work
that you may have missed. You will have the number of days that you missed to make
up your work.
Phones:
Phones are wonderful, but you DONT need them at all times! There will be times when
your phones will be able to be used in the classroom, but for the majority of the time,
YOUR PHONE NEEDS TO BE PUT AWAY. If your phone becomes a problem, you will
1. Be given a verbal reminder to put it away
2. Have your phone taken away for the remainder of the period
3. Your phone will be sent to the office to be picked up at the end of the day