Welcome to Mrs. Schroeder's English 9

 Course Overview:

English 9 is a two semester course focused on writing/composition, reading, presentation, vocabulary, literary elements, grammar and mechanics. This year long course follows a literary genre structure including the following units: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, film, and novel. The objective of this course is to help students develop fundamental language arts skills inorder to provide a smooth transistion into English 10.

Grading and Assignments:

• Methods of evaluation include the following: essays, paragraphs, discussions, quizzes, tests, exams, performances, projects, and speeches.
• A grading sheet or rubric will be provided to students prior to all major assessments. Essay grade sheets will refernce the six-trait rubric (word choice, ideas and content, sentence fluency, conventions, voice, organization). Please note that presentation of the essay or written evaluation is important as well; therefore, students are expected to type essays and follow heading guidelines (hand-written essays will not be accepted).
• All essays may be rewritten for an improved score, however, the first version must have been complete and show effort. Re-written work must be turned in during the same grading period (quarter) as it was assigned.

Late Work :

• The expectation for Enriched English 10 is that students are engaged and participating in class activites and discussion.
• Students are expected to complete all assignments by the indicated due dates. Late work follows school policy.
• All major projects and papers (unit assessments) due dates are given at least seven days in advance. The due date(s) for major assignments is typically over a span of three to five days. The assignment is due the last day (if the students is absents, please have someone drop off the assignment at school).
• Students will not receive any points for late assignments (unless it is excused).

Recommended Supplies:

• Three ring binder
• Lined paper and/or notebook
• Highlighters and pens