Mrs. Murphy's English I PAP
Periods 2 (M, T, Th), 3 & 7 (M,W,F)
What will we be doing in this class?
grammar - daily practice & implemented in our daily writing
read, read, read - all genres - short stories, novels, memoirs, poems, plays, essays, articles
write, write, write - a little EVERY DAY with a focus on literary analysis and expository essays
How to contact me
Parents & student - please sign up for REMIND 101 by dialing 806-686-2096 and text @18e68. This will allow you both to receive class reminders!
Student - if you are absent from class, PLEASE email me at kmurphy@weatherfordisd.com, so I can let you know what you missed! (that is part of your responsibility as a high school student!)
Email: kmurphy@weatherfordisd.com
Website: whsgrassburr.com
Location: REMIND 101: Dial 806-686-2096 then text @4e92c
Phone: 817-598-2847 (3767)
What will I need for this class?
- paper
- pen or pencil
- highlighters
- 3-ring binder
- index cards
- Night by Elie Wiesel, Lord of the Flies by William Golding & Shakespeare's Macbeth Barron's side by side version. (students may check out books from me if needed)
Tutorials!!!!
Tuesday - 7:45
Friday - 7:45
Grading
- test
- literary analysis
- essay
Minor grades = 40%
- vocabulary quizzes
- writing practice
- literary practice
- grammar practice
LATE WORK POLICY
20 point deduction per day!
CLASSROOM EXPECTATONS!
My Job is to teach you, challenge you and inspire you to want to do your very best! I am ready to do that! I need you to:
- be on time
- have your supplies
- be ready to work everyday - no "free days", no "movie days"!
- study vocabulary at home & stay current with reading assignments
- and be willing to struggle some time but have FUN always!