Grading

 • Tests and Projects 30%

• Daily Work and HW 30%

• Quizzes 10%

• Vocabulary 15%

• Independent Reading 10%

• Participation 5%

 All students will:
 * Expand their daily reading habits through self-choice, weekly book talks, and journaling. Students will develop a reading contract that meets their goals and needs as individuals.
 * Write a research paper utilizing all aspects of the research process including notecards, end notes, documentation, and bibliography.
 * Identify all parts of speech and expand principles of usage, grammar, and mechanics.
 * Analyze the etymology of language (Oxford English Dictionary, online).
 * Increase vocabulary skills through weekly study
 * Use correct spelling on writing assignments
 * Critique with understanding and empathy oral, written, and/or visual material.

 The majority of grades come from quizzes, tests, homework, papers, participation, journals, and book talks.