Ms. Platt's English I

 

Effort is a priority. Without effort, failure is the only option.

 

Class Philosophy:

English I encourages students to write for a variety of situations, audiences and purposes with an emphasis on the relationship between writing and thinking. Students write in response to diverse texts, refining their abilities to analyze, interpret, synthesize, and cite resources in MLA style documentation. Students will examine selected texts by various writers.

 

 

Course Description:

 

Effort is a priority in the classroom. The classroom and the schedule should be flexible in accordance to the needs of the students. Students should be willing to participate in a variety of settings and projects. Students should be willing to work together and independently of one another. The comfort of the students is vital to positive productivity.

Grading:

Writing Assignments/ Tests/ Projects     -                        45%

Homework/ Daily Participation/ Class work      -             35%

Quizzes                                                           -                       20%

 

End of Course Exam

All English I students will take the statewide End of Course test. This exam will count as 20% of the final average in this class. We will work through the standards addressed on this test in a variety of ways throughout the semester.
 
    Welcome to my classroom at Greenwood High. I am looking forward to working with both you and your child.  I earned my degree in English Secondary Education from Lander University. I am a South Carolina Teaching Fellow, awarded because of my interest and drive in education. During my clinicals at Lander, I worked in a variety of school settings. I have also worked at other schools as a volunteer. I have been very involved in the lives of children for a long time. While at Lander, I worked as a camp counselor and lifeguard; a tutor in English, French, and Biology; a peer mentor and orientation leader to freshman at Lander University; and a mentor for the younger Lander Teaching Fellows. 
   Your child’s education is my major concern, but I cannot do it alone. Please encourage your child to do his/her best and to keep trying. My motto for this year is “Effort is Priority”. Thank you for your support. At any time if you have questions or concerns please contact me at school during the day, 864-941-5600. Feel free to email me as well, platts@gwd50.org.  I look forward to working with both you and your child.