Standards in Practice Grades 9-12. Zemelman, S. and H. Daniels. A Community of Writers. Course Expectations Students are expected to come to class having completed the reading for that class session and to participate actively in class discussions and listen carefully and respectfully to all class members. As many lessons and assignments will require students to collaborate with colleagues in the class, students will be expected to work together and to serve as resources for each others' learning.
Regular attendance is assumed.
If, for any reason, students must miss a class, students must inform the instructor and arrange for a colleague to take notes and pick up readings and assignments. These are due every week . You will interpret and respond to all designated readings for the course, raise issues for discussions and reflect on field experiences as they relate to the readings. Due July 3. You will write this letter to your future students giving your understanding of the role of English in a high school education.