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Course description & useful info
English 10 is one of the Keystone pieces of high school education for a variety of reasons - aside from the assessment that lends it's name, 10th grade also marks a transition where students begin to focus more on depth and autonomy in both thinking and writing, and on their future. The Keystone exam is a big piece of the year, but it is a year laden with novels and essays, pushing the student harder to prepare them for the challenges ahead.
In addition to short stories, non fiction, poetry, and essays, we will be reading The Catcher in the Rye, Of Mice and Men, and a genre study unit on adventure novels using the book Peak. There will be regular writing, and shorter reading throughout the year.
It is a tough curriculum - but it is prepared with the intention of pushing the student to be ready to think, work, and succeed in the rigorous years ahead.
I use Remind.com as a way to connect with students and parents - it will send email or text messages, or push a notification through a mobile app. I rarely send more than two messages a week, but it is useful for long term assignments, schedule changes, and study reminders. If you are interested in signing up, either follow the link or text @8hdc6b to 81010. https://www.remind.com/join/8hdc6b
Supply list:
The following is a suggested list of supplies:
Paper/Notebook
Pencil
Pen
Folder/Binder
My course does not require a specific setup - there isn't a graded notebook check or table of contents. At this age, students should be taking the responsibility to prepare themselves for class. Being present, mentally and physically, and being prepared with paper and pencil.
- 3 ring binder, or multi-section notebook and folder. By 10th grade, students are starting to figure out the best methods of organization on their own. We have PDNs (please do now), classwork, homework, long term writing, and some vocabulary. I hole punch most handouts, so a binder may be the easiest, but a folder and notebook will definitely work if it's more comfortable. If you can keep track of things in a notebook, find it when it's due, and come back to double check it a week later, then by all means, do it. If you prefer a separate section of binder for every category, every marking period, every week, every book, color coded - go for it.
- Pens and pencils (and extra paper). I suggest doing most work in pencil, for the sake of erasing. If you show up without a way to write, or anything to write on, don't expect a handout or a pass to your locker to search.
- Highlighter. Sometimes we need to brighten up our day.
It's a simple list, on purpose. Bring the basics, be ready to think, write, and speak. If you need more color, more options, more things, feel free - but it won't really be necessary.
**If you aren't familiar with G Hall - it's as likely to be chilly as hot, so keep a long sleeve handy. Easier to layer up on a cool day than shiver through a lesson.
**I try to keep tissues and hand sanitizer in stock, but with 150 kids and three classrooms, it will inevitably run out. If you are sniffling, allergic, or otherwise inclined to use those things, keep a supply with you.
In addition to short stories, non fiction, poetry, and essays, we will be reading The Catcher in the Rye, Of Mice and Men, and a genre study unit on adventure novels using the book Peak. There will be regular writing, and shorter reading throughout the year.
It is a tough curriculum - but it is prepared with the intention of pushing the student to be ready to think, work, and succeed in the rigorous years ahead.
I use Remind.com as a way to connect with students and parents - it will send email or text messages, or push a notification through a mobile app. I rarely send more than two messages a week, but it is useful for long term assignments, schedule changes, and study reminders. If you are interested in signing up, either follow the link or text @8hdc6b to 81010. https://www.remind.com/join/8hdc6b
Supply list:
The following is a suggested list of supplies:
Paper/Notebook
Pencil
Pen
Folder/Binder
My course does not require a specific setup - there isn't a graded notebook check or table of contents. At this age, students should be taking the responsibility to prepare themselves for class. Being present, mentally and physically, and being prepared with paper and pencil.
- 3 ring binder, or multi-section notebook and folder. By 10th grade, students are starting to figure out the best methods of organization on their own. We have PDNs (please do now), classwork, homework, long term writing, and some vocabulary. I hole punch most handouts, so a binder may be the easiest, but a folder and notebook will definitely work if it's more comfortable. If you can keep track of things in a notebook, find it when it's due, and come back to double check it a week later, then by all means, do it. If you prefer a separate section of binder for every category, every marking period, every week, every book, color coded - go for it.
- Pens and pencils (and extra paper). I suggest doing most work in pencil, for the sake of erasing. If you show up without a way to write, or anything to write on, don't expect a handout or a pass to your locker to search.
- Highlighter. Sometimes we need to brighten up our day.
It's a simple list, on purpose. Bring the basics, be ready to think, write, and speak. If you need more color, more options, more things, feel free - but it won't really be necessary.
**If you aren't familiar with G Hall - it's as likely to be chilly as hot, so keep a long sleeve handy. Easier to layer up on a cool day than shiver through a lesson.
**I try to keep tissues and hand sanitizer in stock, but with 150 kids and three classrooms, it will inevitably run out. If you are sniffling, allergic, or otherwise inclined to use those things, keep a supply with you.
Weekly Assignments - Given on Friday, due the following Thursday night.
Achieve3000.com - Non-fiction articles, leveled to match each student's reading ability. The weekly assignments consists of reading two articles, and then completing the multiple choice questions for each article. In order to receive credit, students must complete each activity with a score of 75% or better, on the first try. Generally, there is time to complete the activities in class on Friday, but the assignment is open until the following Thursday night. Each assignment is worth 10 points.
NoRedInk.com - a new weekly assignment - it hits the various parts of speech, grammar, and small errors that detract from our writing. Assignments will be started at the same time as Achieve3000, and due at the same time, and also worth 10 points.
NoRedInk.com - a new weekly assignment - it hits the various parts of speech, grammar, and small errors that detract from our writing. Assignments will be started at the same time as Achieve3000, and due at the same time, and also worth 10 points.
Purdue Online Writing Lab -- Thesis Statements (use the menu to find other useful resources)
Google Scholar -- searches scholarly journals. Be careful, it sometimes brings up summary online (abstracts)
NSD Research Homepage
Easybib -- use it to build your Works Cited. Sign in using Gmail, then save your project.
Google Scholar -- searches scholarly journals. Be careful, it sometimes brings up summary online (abstracts)
NSD Research Homepage
Easybib -- use it to build your Works Cited. Sign in using Gmail, then save your project.
February - March 2017 - The Catcher in the Rye
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January 2017 - Of Mice and Men
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Additional Resources for Of Mice and men
Easybib.com - the simplest way to create a Works Cited
Purdue OWL - a great resource for both writing and formatting questions NSD Research Wiki - the starting point for research through Neshaminy |
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About Mr. Cochran
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