Welcome to Ms.Silverstein’s
English 2R Class!
What do I need for English class?
1) Three ring binder with
loose-leaf paper
2) Sturdy folder for holding a
lot of handouts
3) Five dividers labeled as
follows:
1) Writing
2) Literature
3) Vocabulary
4) MUGS (mechanics, usage and
grammar)
5) Other (usually for writing
prompts)
Teacher Expectations:
Author techniques
Listen and learn
Contact with parents
and guidance
Models
Goals
Scholarly work
Plagiarism vigilance
Student Expectations
Come to class and be on time.
Do all your homework and bring it to
school with you each day.
Bring all necessary materials to class.
Listen carefully.
No headphones, cell phones,
electronic devices or other homework
for different classes.
No “working together” or internet help
unless instructed to do so.
Inform me of life events.
Adhere to school rules and codes.
Always abide by honor code.
How is my grade determined?
Point system
Weighting: 70/30
Essays/papers:
50-100 points
Homework: varied/5 points
Projects, presentations: varied
Vocab quizzes:
45 points
Vocab midterm and final:
100 points
Turnitin.com
Per. C 2R: Class ID:
8551349
PASSWORD: squash
How can I earn free points?
Accountable talk
Class work
Notes
Arrive early
Listen
Be respectful
How can I lose points?
Disruptions
Speaking out of turn
Cheating
Plagiarizing
Not completing
classwork
Cellphone/electronic
devices visible
Eating in class
Homework
Homework is posted on the board
and on your monthly calendars.
Homework should be done nightly
and not postponed. Put in a solid
hour per night on English alone.
Homework will be marked late if not
shown on day of return after absent.
No “help”—all homework should be
completed independently unless
otherwise indicated in directions.
What will I learn?
Writing
Literary Analysis
Close Reading
Narrative
Informational/Expl
anatory
Argument
What will I learn?
Vocabulary
Book will be used through the
end of junior year.
Ten units per year
Units 1-10 this year
Exercises: Completing the
sentences, synonyms,
antonyms, choosing the right
word
Vocab chart
Quiz (45 points)
Midterm/Final (100 points)
What will I learn this year?
Literature
What will I learn?
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics
Parts of speech
Parts of the
sentence
Sentence structure
Sentence type
Punctuation
Agreement
Homophones
Standardized Testing
Benchmark Assessments:
Narrative: October
20-27
Informational/Explanatory:
December 17-23
Argument: Feb 25-March 5
PARCC Testing:
March 2-May 22
Honor Code
“On my honor, I have neither given
nor received any unauthorized aid
on this test, quiz, etc.
Type all papers and upload to
turnitin.com by due date (penalty if
late to turnitin)
Any undocumented or improperly
documented material included in
your work is considered plagiarism.
Any talking or visible notes or
phones during an exam are
considered cheating.
http://east.cherryhill.k12.nj.us/eastm
ain.asp?selection=honorcode
How can I learn more?
Website:
skyesil.wordpress.com/
E-mail:
tsilverstein@chclc.org