Composition
What's Happening in Composition This Week?
Monday October 15 |
Meet in Media Center (P.2)/Lab 109 (P.4)
HOMEWORK: Read Choice Novel--project due this Friday NO LATE PAPERS |
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Tuesday October 16 |
SHORTENED PERIODS--PLCs Meet in Media Center (P.2)/Lab 110 (P.4)
HOMEWORK: Look up vocabulary words for tomorrow/Read Choice Novel--project due this Friday NO LATE PAPERS |
Wednesday October 17 |
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words for quiz Friday/Read Choice Novel--project due this Friday NO LATE PAPERS |
Thursday October 18 |
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words for quiz tomorrow/Choice Novel project due this tomorrow--NO LATE PAPERS |
Friday October 19 |
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Monday October 29 |
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Tuesday October 30 |
SHORTENED PERIODS--PLCs
HOMEWORK: Look up vocabulary words for tomorrow |
Wednesday October 31 |
HOMEWORK: Continue to make revisions on your rough draft. |
Thursday November 1 |
HOMEWORK: Bring Choice Novel to class if you are already reading. |
Friday November 2 |
HOMEWORK: Continue to read Choice Novel. |
Monday November 5 |
Meet in Lab 109 Quick Write #
HOMEWORK: Read Choice Novel/Look up vocabulary words for Wednesday |
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Tuesday November 6 |
SHORTENED PERIODS--PLCs
HOMEWORK: Look up vocabulary words for tomorrow/Complete rough draft of "I Am From" poem for tomorrow |
Wednesday November 7 |
Meet in Media Center (Period 2)/Lab 114A (Period 4)
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words for quiz Friday/Read Choice Novel |
Thursday November 8 |
Meet in Computer Lab 109
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words for quiz tomorrow/Choice Novel Homework sheet due tomorrow (NO LATE PAPERS) |
Friday November 9 |
HOMEWORK: Continue to read Choice Novel |
Monday November 12 |
Meet in Lab 109
HOMEWORK: Read Choice Novel |
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Tuesday November 13 |
SHORTENED PERIODS--PLCs Meet in Lab 109
HOMEWORK: Look up vocabulary words for tomorrow/Complete rough draft of "I Am From" poem for tomorrow |
Wednesday November 14 |
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words for quiz Friday/Read Choice Novel |
Thursday November 15 |
SHORTENED PERIODS--RECOGNITION RALLY
HOMEWORK: Choice Novel Homework sheet due tomorrow (NO LATE PAPERS) |
Friday November 16 |
HOMEWORK: Continue to read Choice Novel |
Monday November 19 |
HOMEWORK: Finish plan sheet for essay/Look up vocabulary words for Tuesday |
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Tuesday November 20 |
SHORTENED PERIODS--PLCs Meet in Computer Lab 110
HOMEWORK: Look up vocabulary words for tomorrow/Complete rough draft of "I Am From" poem for tomorrow |
Wednesday November 21 |
Meet in Lab 110 (Period 2)/Media Center (Period 4)
HOMEWORK: Read Choice Novel |
Thursday November 22 |
Thanksgiving Break |
Friday November 23 |
Thanksgiving Break |
Monday November 26 |
HOMEWORK: Read Choice Novel |
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Tuesday November 27 |
SHORTENED PERIODS--PLCs
HOMEWORK: Look up vocabulary words for tomorrow/Complete rough draft of "I Am From" poem for tomorrow |
Wednesday November 28 |
HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words for quiz Friday/Read Choice Novel |
Thursday November 29 |
SHORTENED PERIODS--RECOGNITION RALLY
HOMEWORK: Choice Novel Homework sheet due tomorrow (NO LATE PAPERS) |
Friday November 30 |
HOMEWORK: Continue to read Choice Novel |
Composition Expectations
Composition students are expected to
- work without disturbing others,
- show respect for themselves and others,
- complete all assignments and turn in on time,
- do their best writing for all assignments, and
- have notebook, paper, pen and any other books needed for the day.
For a more detailed copy of expectations (which all parents/guardians were to sign), click here.
Course Description
Composition is a writng course designed for first semester juniors. Seniors may also enroll. The purpose of the course is to improve writing techniques surrounding narrative essays, expository essays, and persuasive essays.
Students who have not yet passed the Writing Graduation Demonstration have the opportunity to pass by working with the teacher to write and expository essay and narrative essay (without assistance) that will meet the district requirements.
More information will be given to students needing to pass the WGDE.
| Grade | Percentage |
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| A | 90%-100% |
| B+ | 86%-89% |
| B | 80%-85% |
| C+ | 76%-79% |
| C | 70%-75% |
| D+ | 66%-69% |
| D | 60%-65% |
| F | Below 60% |
Remember: You are in charge of your grade. Most writing assignments, quizzes, and tests can be redone to raise your grade.
Syllabus
Students will begin the semester by learning tecniques to improve narrative writing. Expository writing will also be explored. Several essays of each type of writing will be written, peer evaluated, and revised. Writers will also be asked to reflect on their own writing experiences. The persuasive essay will be the final type of writing to be studied. At the end of the semester, students will be asked to compile a Best Works Portfolio for the teacher. This portfolio should consist of a second revision of several of their earlier writings. This portfolio will make up 40% of the student's final grade.
Contact Me
Phone: 436-1303
I am available each day during 1st (8:00-8:50 a.m.) and after 6th period (2:00 p.m.).
Email: cnavrat@lps.org