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    Heritage High School

    Freshmen English Mr. Yancey


    • Spring 2023 austin.yancey@evergreenps.org • 360-553-2297 • Office
    hours 3:15-3:45 Monday-Thursday

    Introduction Materials needed every day


    Hello students and families! My name is Mr. Yancey, and Pen or Pencil
    I am thrilled to be your freshman English teacher this Notebook
    year. I have a passion for teaching and working with Paper
    students, and I am excited to embark on this educational Chromebook
    journey with each and every one of you. Chromebook charger
    This is my first year teaching, and in my classroom I have
    fostered a supportive and inclusive learning Texts and Resources
    environment, ensuring that every student feels valued Throughout the year, we will explore a variety of texts,
    and empowered to reach their full potential. I strongly including novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction
    believe in open communication and collaboration, and I articles. Some of the texts we will study include diverse
    am dedicated to helping you succeed academically and characters and topics. We will also watch relevant videos
    personally. and movies that supplement our learning objectives.

    Course objectives & goals Grading scale


    Throughout this year, our primary focus will be on ● Daily Work & Assignments (shown as “ASGN” on
    enhancing your English language skills, including Skyward) = 30%
    reading, writing, speaking, and listening. By the end of ● Includes: in-class assignments, homework, reading
    the year, my goal is for you to: assessments, vocabulary and grammar work,
    1. Develop strong critical thinking and analysis writing responses
    skills. ● Professionalism (shown as "PROF" on Skyward) =
    2. Improve your ability to effectively communicate 10%
    ideas through writing and speaking. ● Includes: keeping cell phone or other non-school
    3. Expand your vocabulary and comprehension of issued devices away during class time, being a
    various texts. positive community contributor, a self-directed
    4. Enhance your understanding of different learner, and following safety guidelines as well as
    literary genres and techniques. classroom expectations, and rules.
    5. Foster a love for reading and literature. ● Bellwork (shown as "NOTE" on Skyward) = 10%
    ● Includes maintaining a daily bellwork document
    Communication including all bellwork responses, quick writes, and
    Communication between home and school is essential reading workshop responses
    for your success. I am committed to maintaining ongoing ● Summative Papers, Exams, and Projects (shown as
    communication throughout the year. You can expect the “COMP” on Skyward) = 50%
    following: ● Includes: essays, projects, portfolios,
    ● Regular updates through email or online presentations, and end-of-unit assessments
    platforms regarding class assignments,
    important dates, and student progress.
    ● Parent-teacher conferences to discuss your
    child's academic progress and address any
    concerns.
    ● Opportunities for students and parents to reach
    out to me with questions, feedback, or
    information regarding their child's academic or
    personal well-being.
    ● Contact Information: Please feel free to contact
    me if you have any questions or information to
    share regarding your child. You can reach me
    through the following methods:
    1. Email: austin.yancey@evergreenps.org
    2. Phone: 360-553-2297
    3. Office hours: 3:15-3:45 Monday-Thursday

    Spring Class
    Calendar
    Weeks 1-4
    Unit 1: Mob Mentality
    & its effects on humans
    Weeks 5-9
    Unit 2: Persuasive
    Writing & Essays
    Week 10
    SPRING
    BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Weeks 11-14
    Unit 3: Poetry

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