Welcome to Ms. Valdez-Cevallos' Basic English Class
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                                                             ENGLISH  2012-2013
 
 
 
Objective: to develop an appreciation of literature, and enhance writing and grammar skills.
 
Methods: Read silently and orally,short story and novel analysis,frequent writing and activities.
 
Required Materials: Spiral notebook,composition notebook, pens
 
Supplies: (optional) Kleenex tissue box, small hand sanitizer
 
Grading:
                   Formative Grades: (50%)                            Summative Grades: (50%)
                    Warm-ups                                                        Tests
                       Notes                                                                Projects
                       Classwork/homework                                       Presentations
                       Quizzes                                                            Research
                       Writing Activities
 
 
Make-up work: If the student has an excused absence,any assignments due while the student is out will be accepted for full credit upon return. If a student is absent and misses an assignment,it is the student's responsibility to pick up missing work. Late work not due to excused absences will receive a grade no higher than a 70. 
 
Parents can contact me at: ivaldez@eisd.net or call me @ 444-8040 ext.3214
 
Teacher Schedule: Room 222
 1st  pd. -   English  1      
 2nd pd. -   English 4       
 3rd pd.  -   English 2       
           Lunch1                
 4th  pd.-    English 3  
 5th  pd.-    ARD/Inclusion    
 6th  pd.-    Conf./ARD  
 7th  pd.-    Conference