Class Rules

Class Rules

           

The following points are the class rules we will stick by.  To avoid any confusion all students are required to sign them and keep them through the rest of the year.

1.    Absolutely NO bullying.  If I see anybody being abusive they’ll leave the class immediately.  Being abusive means, calling people names they don’t like, insulting others or mocking them in any way.  If I consider the insult to be too grave it’s a direct amonestación.

2.     English must be spoken at all times.  Every time you speak Spanish you’ll lose one point in your daily classwork.

3.    You can sit wherever you want but if I decide to change you, it will be permanent and wherever I like. So behave and you can have the same seat all year.

4.    Cellphone policy is as follows: If I see you use your phone your out of the class.  I will let you use your mobile phones on special situations. This applies also to iPod’s and music players or any other electronic device that is not related to the class.

5.    -No eating in class. You may drink whatever you want that is allowed by the school.

6.    -Turn your assignments/projects on time.  If you miss the due date for a homework assignment or project you can turn it in up to two days later although each day will cost you a final point over the total grade.

7.    -Every Friday will be quiz day. It won’t be hard unless of course you’re not doing your reading. This only applies to literature class.

8.    -No cheating during quizzes and exams.  You might get lucky and get away with it but if I catch you it’s an automatic zero.

9.    -Bring all the stuff you need to class.  You are not allowed to go out for a book or notebook you forgot.  If you use the pass to do this you will be sent out of class.

10. -Come to class on time. After I close the door, if you’re not inside then you’re late.  Please don’t wait outside and come inside when the bell is ringing.

11.   Don’t ask me if you can go to the bathroom.  If the pass is there just go.  If you abuse this privilege I will intervene.

These rules are unchangeable unless a special situation comes up.  Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

   Your Signature                                                                                                                                   

Exempts and guide

Anuar
Sigrid
Celina
Jessica Esquivel
Ximena Gabilondo
Ma fer
Rodrigo infante
Iker
Mariona
Matias
Shamir

Guide:

Modals
Passive and active voice
Transitional words
Reported speech
Punctuation and capitalization.

Transition words

Transitional Words & Phrases
• Transitional words and phrases help papers and speeches flow more smoothly.
• Transitions enhance logical organization and understandability
• This list illustrates categories of "relationships" between ideas

Addition:
also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly

Consequence:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore

Contrast and Comparison:
contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, similarly, yet, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast

Direction:
here, there, over there, beyond, nearly, opposite, under, above, to the left, to the right, in the distance

Diversion:
by the way, incidentally

Emphasis
above all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly, singularly

Exception:
aside from, barring, beside, except, excepting, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside of, save

Exemplifying:
chiefly, especially, for instance, in particular, markedly, namely, particularly, including, specifically, such as

Generalizing:
as a rule, as usual, for the most part, generally, generally speaking, ordinarily, usually

Illustration:
for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration, illustrated with, as an example, in this case

Similarity:
comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar, moreover, together with

Restatement:
in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, in short, in brief, to put it differently

Sequence:
at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, at the same time, for now, for the time being, the next step, in time, in turn, later on, meanwhile, next, then, soon, the meantime, later, while, earlier, simultaneously, afterward, in conclusion, with this in mind,

Summarizing:
after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, in any case, in any event, in brief, in conclusion, on the whole, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, in the long run,
on balance, to sum up, to summarize, finally

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Bimestral Guide 3rd Bimester

Modals of possibility, ability.
Passive and active voice.

Grammar Sense pages 145- 2010

Here's the list of exempts:

Sigrid
Celina
Jessica
Ximena Gabilondo
Rodrigo Infante
Matías Reyes
Ana Paula Reyes
Shamir Troncis

Good luck to the rest of you guys, and remember, if you have 3 amonestaciones you don't exempt there is no excuse.  Thanks!  Any questions you can reach me at my mail belatarr@me.com

World Problems Project

Language Project “World Problems”

1^st stage: With your partner you will pick your subject.  You will investigate it and present it to me.  I will approve of it.

2^nd stage: You will look for three sources, a primary source and two supporting sources. You will bring them to class and work on them on the days assigned.  You have to create an outline detailing what you will cover on your written work and define your thesis statement.

3^rd stage: You will turn in your written paper with your sources cited in Harvard style. 

4^th stage: You will give a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation to the class.  I need the presentation emailed to me maximum two days before the presentation.  My mail: belatarr@me.com

Outline:  It’s a map to build your written project.  IT IS NOT A SUMMARY, it’s a guideline explaining what you will cover in each of the written parts of your research paper.

Written paper must include:

·       Cover page (title, group, names, date and school).

·       Introduction (A paragraph introducing your subject and your thesis statement).

·       Body (It will be largest portion of your research paper; it must develop your thesis statement and prepare the reader for the conclusion).

·       Conclusion (You will close your research paper with your supported opinion inviting your reader to ponder on the subject and questions exposed)

Questions to help you develop your thesis statement:

·       Why is it a world problem?

·       How does it affect me, or the humans related directly to it?

·       Do I feel passionate about it? Why?

·       Is there a solution? Has someone tried it? Can I invent one?

Grading:

·       1 grade in varios for classwork

·       1 grade in varios for the outline

·       1 grade in parciales for the written proyect

·       1 grade in parciales for the presentation

Dates:

·       Friday November 11, you will be graded on your classwork for the outline.

·       Monday November 14, you hand in your outline.

·       Monday November 21, you will hand in your written paper.

·       Dates for the presentation will be assigned later.

Link to your Essay Guideline

Here's the PDF with the guidelines for your essay. Follow it and your essay will come out smoothly.  Think of it as the construction map for your house (your essay).



http://www.conestogac.on.ca/learningcommons/writingservice/handouts/thesis_statements_and_essay_format.pdf