Thursday, September 5 course criteria sheet/ introduction to cultural iceberg
11-12W2: I can write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts,
and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and
analysis of content.
11-12W1d: I can use appropriate and varied transitions, as well as varied syntax, to make
critical connections, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas
and concepts.
11-12W1e: I can provide a concluding statement or section that explains the significance of
the argument presented.
11-12W1f: I can maintain a style and tone appropriate to the writing task.
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This is posted at the front of the room
Coming up: Due on Thursday, September 12: signed criteria sheet. This counts as a homework grade. Any criteria sheets turned in after Thursday will receive 50 points in the homework category. All those turned in by Wednesday will receive 100 points.
On Tuesday, September 10 there is a vocabulary quiz. Please review the words thoroughly. We'll have a quick review on Monday. This will count in the homework category.
There is another copy of the word list at the end of today's blog.
In class Thursday / Friday: Exploring the cultural iceberg: writing assignment.
This will consist of two parts: 1)a personalized preparatory organization AND
2) a writing component
Today we will begin the preparatory part.
What is an iceberg?
How is an iceberg analogous to culture?
Name________________________________
Drawing your cultural iceberg
Objective:
you are copying the image on the board of a cultural iceberg.
1. Make sure that you have familiarized
yourself with the details.
2. You
will notice there is a surface and deep culture
3.
On your drawing, name items within the surface culture that correspond to four of the topics.
For example: you will write food and then list some foods
Or games: you will write game and write two games.
4. After you have completed the surface
part of the cultural iceberg, you will work on the deep culture.
5. Corresponding to the image on the
board, write down the five topic headings.
6. Under EACH of the topics select two
and write down how the item is reflected in your culture.
7. Make sure to complete every part, in
order to receive full credit.
8. Your drawing will be used to complete
a graphic organizer on the cultural iceberg.
9. The graphic organizer will be used to
complete an essay.
10.
There
is paper and drawing material in the back of the room.
HAVE Fun!
There will be a quiz on the following words on Tuesday,
September 10. The first part of the quiz will be matching the words to the
definition. The second half will consist of selecting the best vocabulary word
based upon the context of the sentence. This will count in the 15% homework
category. If you lose your list, you may find the words on the blog.
philo, phil, phila & phile
These ROOT-WORDS are PHIL, PHILA, PHILO & PHILE which mean LOVE. It comes from the Greek philos which means loving. There are a great many words with this root since there are many things to love. Below is a small sample. This list gives you a good sampling; man, the arts both creative and practical, self, others, learning, wisdom, even the humble plant which wants nothing more than a tree to climb on. Truly PHIL makes the world go round! PHILO gets you to your places.
1. Philadelphia- (noun) city of brotherly love
2. philanderer- (noun)- a male flirt
3. philanthropist-(noun)- a lover of mankind. Note that the root anthro means man.
A lover of mankind; a generous giver to human welfare
4. philatelist-(noun)-a stamp collector
5. philematology- (noun)- the science of kissing
6. philharmonic –(adjective)- relating to an organization
concerned with music
7. philosophy- (noun)- love of wisdom
8. philter (noun)- a love potion
9. hemophilia (noun)- a blood disease
10. anglophile (noun)- someone who loves
British things
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Course Criteria
Sheet English III Ms. Parker
Please sign and return the attached
sheet by Thursday, September 12.
Communication
is the foundation to our humanity. The
English Language Arts curriculum strives to make
all students successful by the practice of
those reading, writing and oral skills that promote proficiency. Our
goal is their practical application to
whatever further educational path the student chooses. This is
accomplished through the undertaking of close,
attentive reading in complex works of literature and
non-fiction. Students will apply critical
thinking and analytical skills through oral and written work.
These will be augmented by vocabulary and
grammar work. Upon the successful completion of the course,
the student will receive one graduation
credit.
IMPORTANT DATES: Curriculum Night – Sept 17 (6 – 8)
Parent
teacher Conference dates: Oct 17 (5-7)
March 5 (5-7 PM), March 6 (12:30-2:30)
Needed Classroom Materials:
1 notebook specifically designated for English work, loose leaf paper, pens/ pencils
*Contact information: Mrs. Parker’s telephone: 242-8074; please leave a
message and I’ll ring you back
within 24 hours; e-mail: Dolly.Parker@rcsdk12.org or through
parent connect; mail box location: third floor office
*Class blog: http://parkerenglish3-19-20.blogspot.com
This
is the go-to place for all class information, including copies of readings and
assignments. Parents and students
should
check the blog to stay up to date on all class information. This is especially
important, if the student is absent.
*Grading:
15% homework, 35% classwork, 50% writing.
* Parents/Legal Guardians can access your children’s grades,
assignments and other student-specific information through RCSDlink.
Access to your
student’s information via our districtwide mobile application is RCSDLink. If
you do not receive a letter at home by the end of September, please contact our
RCSDlink helpdesk for access at 585-262-8568 or by emailing
rcsdlink@rcsdk12.org.
*Late work policy: Per school policy,
students with legal absences
have ten days to make up assignments; otherwise work
will
be accepted for a grade of 50% until the end of the marking quarter.
Please note
the following school-wide classroom plan.
Be on time, Be prepared,
Be engaged.
After tardy to class
three times, a student will be required to serve a lunch detention. Refusal to
do so will result in a call home and an administrative referral.
Cell phones and all electronics
are prohibited in ALL classrooms.
To include but not
limited to: ear buds, headphones, IPODS.
The dress code will be
strictly enforced.
Please refer to the
School of the Arts handbook
Disrespect/Disruption to
the educational process is prohibited.
To include but not limited to:
bullying, profanity, food consumption and personal grooming.
CONSEQUENCES: To
include but not limited to:
Verbal/non-verbal
warning/contact log
Move the student’s
seat
Parent contact
Lunch detention
After school
detention
Conference with
administrator
NON-NEGOTIABLES – Immediate removal from classroom
To include but not limited to: Fighting; both physical and
verbal, vandalism, theft, chronic disruption, and suspicion of being under the
influence of illegal substances. SEVERE CONSEQUENCES: To be
determined by administratio
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English
III Mrs. Parker due Thursday,
September 12
Please sign and return the following to
indicate that you have read the course criteria sheet
Student
name (print)_____________________________________________________
Student
signature _______________________________________________________
Student
e-mail _________________________________________________________
Parent/
guardian name (print)______________________________________________
Parent
signature ________________________________________________________
Telephone
_________________________________________________________________________
Parent
e-mail ______________________________________________________________________
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