English I

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English I

• Crista.Fallon_at_cabarrus.k12.nc.us
• 704-788-4500

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Course Content

• Various Genres of Literature
• Short Story
• Poetry
• Drama
• Nonfiction
• Novel

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• Grammar Usage
• Basic editing skills will be emphasized.
  Students will be required to become proficient in
  editing student rough drafts and their own
  writing.

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Notebook

• Includes all class work and homework
• Aids in organization and management of
  assignments (pages are numbered and assignments
  are in order)
• Allows for a second opportunity if an assignment
  isnt complete on the day it is due (partial
  credit)
• Will be collected and checked for completeness of
  randomly selected pages/assignments.

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Vocabulary Study

• Monday Students create flashcards.
• Tuesday Students discuss the meanings uses of
  the words and fill in crossword puzzles using the
  words.
• Wednesday Students complete sentences using the
  vocabulary words and utilizing context clues.
• Thursday Students write sentences with the
  words using prepared prompts these sentences
  must include adequate context clues for the
  student to receive full credit.
• Friday Students take a quiz on the 10 words.
  They must be able to spell the words, so they
  receive only a verbal word bank.

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Final Exam Jan. 14 or Jan. 15

• All English I students are required to
  demonstrate mastery (level 3 or 4) on the NC
  English I End of Course Test.
• Because it is an exit standard, mastery is
  required in order to receive a NC diploma.
• The EOC is administered during final exams week
  and counts as 25 of the semester average.
• This assessment has two parts reading
  comprehension and grammar/editing.
• Our assignments and assessments are created to
  help students reach a level 3 or 4 on this test.
  We will also review extensively as the exam
  approaches.

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Questions or Concerns?

• Please feel free to contact me if you have
  questions or concerns regarding your child. As a
  rule, email is the most efficient way to
  communicate.
• All teachers will distribute progress reports
  next week.
• To find out how your child is doing, take a look
  at his/her notebook. Ask when he/she last
  received a progress report.