Adapted English
Mrs. Manderachi
Email: kmanderachi@rtmsd.org
Phone: 610-627-6234
Website: “efaculty” on the PHS website
Course Overview:
The goal of this course is that students will increase their understanding of
language/literacy skills and implement these skills through activities that involve:
Composing an assortment of written pieces (expository, narrative, and persuasive
essays, as well as a research paper)
Making progress in reading comprehension skills, as well as decoding and fluency
Increasing vocabulary and literary terms knowledge
Improving grammatical awareness (Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling)
Presenting information in front of the class (PowerPoints involving research)
Preparing students for future careers (resume/cover letter composition,
completion of job applications, and mock interviews)
DO:
Respect Others (Encourage others. Stay positive. Respect your teacher!)
Show Effort (Raise your hand. Share your opinions/ideas. Complete all work!)
Be Calm (Keep your voice down. Think before you speak/act.)
Use Appropriate Language (You know what this is, so use it!)
Pay Attention (Keep your eyes/mind focused on what is happening INSIDE the room.)
Be Prepared for Class (Bring a pen/pencil EVERYDAY.)
* If you do not show these appropriate behaviors by not complying with the rules, you
will be given one or more of these consequences:
1. Teacher detention
2. Sent to the office and/or written up (which may result in an after school or
Saturday detention)
3. Failing grades due to incomplete work
Attendance:
Check my website for any work that is due, or send me an email.
If a student is absent, he/she is responsible for any missed work.
I will be available for help and to explain any missed assignments.
Final Thoughts from Mrs. Manderachi:
*Please DO NOT hesitate to see me/ask questions if you need help.
*Please TELL ME if someone/something in the class is bothering you.
*You WILL use this course’s information and skills in your everyday lives, even if you
think you won’t!
*Let’s work TOGETHER cooperatively so we can all have an enriching, successful, and
FUN school year
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