AGATE English Fall 2015
English Goals & Deadlines – 1st Quarter
Important First-Quarter Dates
Tues. 9/8
Begin weekly correction of vocabulary in class
Thurs . 9/10 Weekly vocabulary tests begin
Tues. 9/17 Begin Grammar study, pre and post tests
Fri.
10/1 “Harrison Bergeron” reflective essay due
Wed. 10/7 “Harrison Bergeron” film/story comparison mind
map due
Wed. 11/28 Personal Narrative due
Thurs. 10/29 Conferences
Fri.
10/30 Conferences
Mon. 11/2 Outside Reading Log due; final deadline for
literature responses and mind maps
Thurs. 11/5 Final deadline for grammar tests, creative writing piece
Fri.
11/6 Last official day of marking period
“Final” Requirements for First-Quarter Grades
90+
80+
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Outside Reading Log
2 written reflections or 1 written reflection and 1 mind map or other artistic
piece in response to Outside Reading; one written response must be on a
book from the required list
Complete assignments and tests related to class literature study
1 2.5 to 3 page personal narrative to be assigned
8 vocabulary lessons (lessons 1-8)
1 grammar unit
Outside Reading Log
1 written reflection, mind map or other artistic piece in response to Outside
Reading on a 200+ page book; the book must be from the required list
Complete assignments and tests related to class literature study
1 2.5 to 3 page personal narrative to be assigned
8 vocabulary lessons (lessons 1-8)
1 grammar unit
Your Quarterly Grade: Tests equal 25% of the quarter grade. Classwork- including vocabulary
lessons and most literature and writing assignments- equals 65% of the quarter grade.
Participation- which includes group activities and non-graded assignments- is 10% of the quarter
grade. However, for an “A” in the class, it is NOT enough to have an “A” average on tests and
quizzes. You must also satisfy the other requirements for that score.