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Students are required to read one novel every grading period and complete the IR assignment for that book. This is a 100 point assignment.

Due Dates:
1st 9 Weeks = October 4
2nd 9 Weeks = December 13
3rd 9 Weeks = March 6
4th 9 Weeks = May

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Work assigned will be relevant. Students are expected to complete ALL assignments and behave respectfully when there is a substitute teacher. Assignments will not be accepted late.

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Students will be expected to earn participation points daily by answering questions during Q&A lessons, asking appropriate questions about the lesson, adding meaningful on-topic conversation to group or class discussions, and reading aloud when we read together as a class.

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CHECK OUT OTHER CLASSROOM INFORMATION AT:

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CHECK OUT OTHER CLASSROOM INFORMATION AT:

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http://padlet.com/ggroth32321

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I require the use of a pen to teach students to write correctly the first time. The idea is to "train" the writer's brain to use basic grammar rules automatically.

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Handbook Guidelines will be followed for absences. 504s and IEPs will be followed as stated in individual documents.

Otherwise, homework and classwork will not be  accepted late.

Essays/Projects: 20% will be subtracted from the grade the first day late and 50% the second day late. It will be a 0% after that.

Tests/Quizzes: Students are to make arrangements within one week of an absence to make it up or accept a 0%.

Presentations: Students receive 0% on the presentation part of a project if absent the day of the presentation unless prior alternative arrangements were made with Mrs. G.

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The Remind program is a confidential and safe way for students and parents to receive texted reminders of homework.

To sign up, send the text message listed below for your class to the number: 81010.

1st Period Text: @groth1
2nd Period Text: @groth2

3rd Period Text: @groth3

4th Period Text: @groth4

6th Period Text: @groth6
7th Period Text: @groth7

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Our purpose is to improve formal English language skills, increase knowledge in this area, and create an appreciation for literature.