ENG2D Mrs. DiRinaldo Introduction – a bit about ME Mrs. D’s “Rules” Course Outline Questionnaire Your first assignment
Dec 30, 2015
ENG2D Mrs. DiRinaldo
Introduction – a bit about MEMrs. D’s “Rules”Course OutlineQuestionnaireYour first assignment
Mrs. D’s “Rules” (Fo’ Life) • Be on time.• Be prepared.• Treat every individual in this room with respect and courtesy; be mindful
to practice these two qualities in your life and I promise it will take you places.
• Do not speak when I am teaching. I like to think that I am somewhat of a star on a stage… and there is nothing more rude than an unappreciative audience.
• No cellphones, iPods, iPads, or iDonotcarewhatelse – if I see one, I get to take it from you for the day.
• Feel free to eat a snack or have a drink in class but know this: I AM A RECYCLING FANATIC. So, a) clean up your own mess but, b) if I even remotely SEE you put recyclable items IN THE GARBAGE… well, I can’t be held responsible for what I do.
• MANDATORY: Have a good sense of humour. (Translation: laugh when I think I’m being funny. Like right now.)
Building your Foundation
English is the only course required in each of your four years of high school
A successful Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT) – which you will write this year – is required for graduation.
What to Expect
This year, you will learn… to hone you formal essay skills to analyze short and long passages of literature to make well-structured presentations to your class to make connections between the works you read
and the world around you to (believe it or not) love Shakespeare, poetry and
To Kill a Mockingbird… and me! (I mean it!)
Expectations for You
A greater sense of responsibility Punctuality and behaviour – study halls Uniform, cell phones – zero tolerance Homework and assignments Kindness to one another
Expectations for your teacher
Extra helpCommunication and conferencing
Class website – including due dates & uploadable documents/assignments
Reminders before assignments are dueProgress record
Write this Down:Course Outline1. Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice2. Novel Study: To Kill a Mockingbird3. Novel Study: The Sunflower4. Language Studies: Poetry, grammar,
etc.5. *Media
This unit will be small and will likely be completed with your new teacher after Christmas.
Dividers
If you do not already have dividers in your binder, use each of the five coloured sheets given to you (and give each the title of one of the units in this course)
Texts
For the Short Stories unit, you will need only to bring your Literature & Media 10 to class – I will supply you with any extra handouts.I will give you sufficient notice when we
are switching units so that you will know which texts to bring.
Welcome to Grade 10 English Questionnaire
Complete the Welcome to Grade 9 English questionnaire on your desk
When finished, place on my desk and obtain a copy of “Leaves of Grass” by Walt Whitman.
Literary Devices
• What are literary devices?
• Why do writers use them?
• Read Leaves of Grass and highlight/underline and identify as many literary devices as you can.
O me! O life!... of the questions of these recurring; Of the endless trains of the faithless—of cities fill’d with
the foolish; Of myself forever reproaching myself, (for who more
foolish than I, and who more faithless?) Of eyes that vainly crave the light—of the objects mean
—of the struggle ever renew’d; Of the poor results of all—of the plodding and sordid
crowds I see around me; Of the empty and useless years of the rest—with the
rest me intertwined; The question, O me! so sad, recurring—What good amid
these, O me, O life? Answer.
That you are here—that life exists, and identity; That the powerful play goes on, and you will contribute a verse.
- Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass
Write this Down: Dear HC
What are your hopes, dreams, and visions for your high school experience?
YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT:Write a one-page letter to HC describing how you
imagine this school will fulfill your hopes, dreams, and visions
Example: Dear RND
Continue Writing this Down:Dear HCASSIGNMENT:
One-page letter: Must begin with “Dear HC” Date in top right corner Three paragraphs
• Introduction – what is the general topic/idea of this letter?
• Body – what are your hopes, dreams, etc.?• Conclusion – what is your final, most effective
statement?
Use a minimum of four literary devices Typed, 1.5 line spacing (ask if you don’t
know what this means!) & reasonable font (Georgia, Calibri, etc.)
Rubric
Dear HC Assignment – Rubric for AssessmentCategory Level 4
80-100%Level 370-79%
Level 260-69%
Level 150-59%
Knowledge and UnderstandingAt least 4 examples of literary devices
/5
With a high degree of effectiveness
With considerable effectiveness
With some effectiveness
With limited effectiveness
Thinking and InquiryUses creative/critical thinking skills
/5
With a high degree of effectiveness
With considerable effectiveness
With some effectiveness
With limited effectiveness
CommunicationRequirements for formatting metAppropriate language for intended audience
/5
All expectations are met
Most expectations are met
Some expectations are met
Expectations are rarely met
ApplicationKnowledge and skills transferred to a new context (letter)
/5
With a high degree of effectiveness
With considerable effectiveness
With some effectiveness
With limited effectiveness
Total /20