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Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night 2020/2021
- Ms. Cento
Welcome!
- Ms. Jennifer Cento
Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night 2020/2021 Ms. Cento Pre-AP English - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night 2020/2021 Ms. Cento Pre-AP English - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Cactus Shadows Curriculum Night 2020/2021 Ms. Cento Pre-AP English 9 Honors Welcome! Ms. Jennifer Cento jcento@ccusd93.net 480-575-2400 About Me Originally from Chicago. I love reading, traveling, and a good cup of cofgee. This is
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About Me
- Originally from Chicago. I love reading, traveling,
and a good cup of cofgee.
- This is my 3rd year at CSHS
- Bachelors of Science in Business Management, NAU
- Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education English,
ASU
- Masters of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction, GCU
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Communication
- Check IC regularly
- Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
- Teacher Website
- Offjce Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays after
school (Or by appointment)
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Content
First Semester Big Ideas/Objectives:
- Big Idea 1: Engaging with Texts Critical reading of
literary texts; Analyzing literature
- Big Idea 2: Constructing Texts The writing
process; Writing a literary analysis
- Big Idea 3: Focusing on Language Word
meanings; Precise language; Conventions of standard English
- Big Idea 4: Entering the Conversation Academic
conversation
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Content
Second Semester Big Ideas/Objectives:
- Big Idea 1: Engaging with Texts Critical reading of
nonfiction texts; Evaluating arguments; Texts in context
- Big Idea 2: Constructing Texts The writing process;
Writing an argument; Writing an analysis.
- Big Idea 3: Focusing on Language Word meanings;
Precise language; Conventions of standard English
- Big Idea 4: Investigating through Research on the spot
research
- Big Idea 5: Entering the conversation
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Syllabus: Key Points
- Make-up work policy: two days for each day
- missed. Pre-assigned, long-term major projects
and essays are due on the due date.
- Late Work policy: Within the unit, up to 50% credit.
Only homework and classwork.
- Required Materials
○ Spiral notebook dedicated to this course. ○ Pencil/Pens ○ Highlighters
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Academic Expectations
- Students turn work in on time.
- Follow class procedures/rules
- Communicate needs/concerns
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Homework Policy
- Outside Reading
- Minimal homework
- Most work is completed in the classroom,
however, if students do not complete in class they can do so for homework.
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Assessments
- Benchmark – Unit Tests and Written
Assessments once a quarter by standardized Pre-AP online tests and rubric grades
- State/National
- PSAT Oct & in spring
- Formal written assessments
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Grading
- Tests/ Quizzes 15%
- Written & Verbal Assessments 40%
- Classwork 30%
- Homework 5%
- Final 10%
Grades will be updated weekly.
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Atuendance
- Be on time
- Be there EVERYDAY
- Be Prepared
- 5 absences- parent notification
- 8 absences- warning notice
- 13 absences- loss of credit
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Tips for Student Success
High School students need the same follow-thru, time and attention that an elementary student needs. Parents with high expectations have students who succeed.
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