Welcome to Sophomore English!

Ms. Lopez Duarte

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Introduction
In this course, we will be discussing various themes from identity, race,
money, status, and much more. We will think of these themes in terms or
when the texts were written and how they relate to present day. That being
said, we will discuss events happening in the daily news. Not only to learn to
discuss events, but also to study the different writing styles. We will take all
these styles we learn, and try them out.

Materials
Notebook (will be required for everyday use and left in the room)
Pens/Pencils
Highlighters
Tissue boxes (not required but will be appreciated)

Class Rules and Expectations

Respect your classmates and myself
Come prepared to class with supplies and any preparation/homework
completed before class
Be on time to class
Do not use cell phone during class (I will let you know when it is
appropriate to use it for educational purposes)
No food or drink in class (closed lid drinks only)
Follow all school rules

Grading Scale
Your class grade will be calculated on a point value system
90%-100% A
89%-80% B
79%-70% C
69%-60% D
59%-Below F

Late Policy
I accept NO late work, however, I do give you FOUR late passes that
also serve as your bathroom passes. If you need extra time on an
assignment you will have a WEEK to complete it and staple a late pass
 to it. At the end of the quarter if you have passes left over, they can be
turned in for extra credit.

Absence Policy
If you have an excused absence, you have the same amount of days
you were absent to make up the work. Meaning, if you were gone
Monday but came on the next day being Tuesday, you will get any
makeup work on Tuesday and have it ready to turn in Wednesday.
You can collect any makeup work in the Absent Binder and ask a
friend/classmate for any makeup notes
If you have an unexcused absence, you will not be allowed to make up
the work.

Bathroom Policy
If you have to go to the restroom, you will have to use one of your
bathroom passes. I will give you FOUR passes at the start of each
quarter. At the end of the quarter, you can turn them in for extra credit.
They will change color each time, you cannot collect all your passes to
continue using at the end of each quarter.

Course Readings
Below you will find a list of some of the texts we will be reading this
school year. If you have any reservations about reading one of the
below, please let me know at the BEGINNING of the school year to
adjust my plans for you. If you give me a short notice it will be difficult
to accommodate you.
DISCLAIMER: I do have the discretion to change the reading list below
at any time. I will, however, try my best to let you know of any changes
in a timely manner.

Reading List
Shakespeare Play (Julius Caesar or Macbeth)
To Kill a Mockingbird
Excerpts from The House on Mango Street
There are also poems that will be studied and a more accurate list on
which specific poems will be studied, will be sent home

After reviewing the above with your parent, please have them sign below
saying that they understand all of the above. Make you sign below saying
that you also understand.

Parent Name Parent Signature

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Student Name Student Signature

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