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English 9 is a required course for all grade 9 students at Concordia. True or False?
True
False
What matters most to your teachers?
Your grade
Your well-being
Your academic performance
Your score on a unit test
What standards do we use in English 9?
ESLRs
AERO Standards
CCSS
The Thunder Way
In Unit 1, we will be reading ___________________.
The Hobbit and The Odyssey
Childhood's End
Animal Farm
Gilgamesh and The Odyssey
In Unit 1, we will be comparing and contrasting ______________________.
The Hero's Journey
Characters
Poems
Classical Authors
In Unit 3, what will be one of our main focuses?
Academic discourse
Argumentative writing
Narratives
Research and writing
Which of the following is NOT an expected learning outcome of this course?
Demonstrate reading comprehension of grade-level texts.
Use grade-level discourse in academic discussions and presentations.
Memorize all key plot points, characters, and examples of literary devices from course readings.
Three types of writing: narrative, argumentative, research.
Which of the following is NOT on the reading list this year.
Animal Farm
Gilgamesh
Journey to the West
First They Killed My Father
Late work will be accepted even after the summative assessment for that unit. True of False?
True
False
I can automatically do a retake on any assessment if I'm unhappy with my grade.
True
False
The Thunder Way states, "We believe in integrity. Therefore, we speak and act honestly." Does plagiarism violate The Thunder Way?
Yes
No
What style of citation do we use in this class?
CSE
Chicago
APA
MLA
Sometimes your teacher will assign you homework so that you can learn content at home by yourself. True or False?
True
False
Engagement and participation are expected in this course. True or False?
True
False
Technology devices may be used for whatever purpose you see fit. True or False?
True
False
Where can you find information, such as announcements and assignments, about this course?
Canvas
Google Classroom
Schoology
PowerSchool
Students may communicate questions or concerns with their teacher through email or in person at any time. True or False?
True
False
Students are permitted to leave the classroom during breaks without consulting the teacher. True or False?
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a classroom expectation?
Be prepared with reading and assignments completed before coming to class.
Eat snacks and enjoy drinks of your choosing during class time.
Be respectful of everyone and the learning environment.
Keep a positive attitude and do your best.
How will Summative and Formative Assessments be counted in your gradebook?
Summative = 75%
Formative = 25%
Summative = 60%
Formative = 40%
Summative = 50%
Formative = 50%
Summative = 80%
Formative = 20%
In English 9, we use Proficiency Scales to assess your work. True or False?
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an example of a Summative Assessment?
Homework
Essays
Presentations
Projects
In order to do a retake, I must schedule a meeting with my teacher, have all formative work completed, and submit an official retake application. True or False?
True
False
How many times are report cards sent home to parents each school year?
4
3
2
1
Using ChatGPT and other LLMs to produce written work and then passing it off as my own is an example of plagiarism and academic dishonesty. Doing so will result in me receiving an F and facing further disciplinary action involving Dr. Sutherland and my parents. True or False?
True
False