Mr. Dennis English 10A Course Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions based on the Mr. Dennis English 10A Course Outline, covering grading policies, classroom expectations, and curriculum highlights.

Major Summative

A grading category worth 50% of the average, including Projects, In-Class Essays, Quizzes, Tests, and Binder Checks.

Minor Summative

A grading category worth 40% of the average, including Classwork and Homework.

Formative

A grading category worth 10% of the average, consisting of Kahoot! Reviews and other practices essential to prepare for summative work.

StudySync Blast!

A bellringer activity involving a specific question used to begin class.

Gallery walk

A review process where groups look at others' work to provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses before presentations.

Writing Folders

Specific folders used to keep in-class essay writings, including prewriting, drafts, and final versions to show improvement.

Notes/Formative Assessments Section

The only divider in the 1 1/2‑ binder that students should never clean out.

Cell Phone Policy

High school students must place devices in a classroom storage location, silenced, and not on their person or immediately accessible.

Late Grade Policy

Formal Assessments can be submitted up to ten school days late for a maximum grade of 80 percent of the original score.

Retake Policy

Any assignment may be retaken for a maximum of 70% of the original grade.

Unit 1: The Power of Communication

The curriculum highlight for the 1st Nine Weeks, featuring Animal Farm and Harrison Bergeron.

Unit 6: Origin Stories

The curriculum highlight for the 2nd Nine Weeks, featuring Macbeth and a Vampires vs. Zombie In-Class Persuasive Essay.

Unit 2: Uncovering Truth

The curriculum highlight for the 3rd Nine Weeks, featuring Beowulf, Don Quixote, and Lamb to the Slaughter.

Unit 3: Sculpting Reality

The curriculum highlight for the 4th Nine Weeks, featuring Gulliver’s Travels, A Modest Proposal, and The Hitchhiker’s Guide the Galaxy.

Primary Texts

The core instructional resources including StudySync, Lexia, NoRedInk, Newsela, and Language Network.