American Literature
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Transcript of American Literature
DR. MANTOOTHC1108
O) 770-651-2789E-MAIL:
British Literature
WELCOME
Please sit in your assigned seat.Please do not move any desk.
Why ELA Courses?
GraduationCollege entranceCareer opportunitiesMoneySocialization
Materials Needed
Blue or black ink pens, notebook paper, one 3-ring binder, and 5 tabbed dividers
Common Core GPS
Links included on the course syllabus.
About Me
Dr. -Can’t help you with medical problems.Degrees in psychology, public administration,
& education.Walk to work.Often seen with a Big White Bear.Grandpa
Grading—American Lit
Assessment / Evaluations / Grading Plan: Unit Assessments, Essays, Projects 45%Daily Work 40%Final 15% 9 week grade reports
The End of Course Test (EOCT) will be calculated separately at the end of the school year with an additional weight of 20%.
Grading—Brit Lit
Grade Weights and Categories Research Process and Writings 20% Major Assessments 35% Daily Assessments 35% Final Exam 10%
Hall Passes
No No No:Visiting teachersRunning errandsRetrieving lost or forgotten items.Front office
Non-negotiable
Show respect for everyone (Peers and Authority Figures).
Non-negotiable
Tardies- no excuses without written teacher note.
Non-negotiable
Offensive language
Non-negotiable
Distracting from instruction.
Operational definition: Communicating either by moving lips or listening.
Non-negotiable
Follow the No Oversized Clothing. No Holes or Frays above the knee in jeans, pants, or
shorts. No Sagging. All tops must have sleeves that cover the whole shoulder
(No tanktops). Maintain Proper Skirt / Short Length. Skirt or Shorts
should never rise more than three inches above the knee. No Leggings, Jeggings, or Tights. Unless covered by an
acceptable skirt, shorts, or other acceptable item. Hats and Earbuds are not acceptable. They should not be
viewable at all.
Additional Expectations
Students should remain seated until the dismissal bell rings. (Please do not crowd the door.)
Academic Honesty
CheatingPlagiarismCopying
Tutoring & Makeup Work
Schedule with Dr. Mantooth770-651-2789
Class Procedures
Begin timed warm up.Preview EQ, GCCPS, & learning activities.Seating chart is mandatory. Changes will
occur throughout year.
Behavior
Please…be nice and we will have no problems.
Calls home.Change seatingDetentionReferrals
Reflection
Using the information in “All About Me,” write a two paragraph reflection describing yourself.
Share
Share your reflection with one other person.
Ticket Out Door
How can ELA help advance my life goals?