Terra BlaisureTerra Blaisure

Standards Based English Standards Based English

About Me About Me

Graduate Pennsylvania State UniversityGraduate Pennsylvania State University

8 years of teaching, 78 years of teaching, 7thth year of teaching at year of teaching at EHS. EHS.

Currently Teaching English, Algebra, Currently Teaching English, Algebra, Social Studies, Science, and Affective Social Studies, Science, and Affective Skills Skills

Program material can be found on websiteProgram material can be found on website

English Topics of StudyEnglish Topics of Study

Unit 1: GrammarUnit 1: Grammar

Unit 2: Horror/Suspense unitUnit 2: Horror/Suspense unit– The Most Dangerous GameThe Most Dangerous Game– The LotteryThe Lottery– Horror Comparison EssayHorror Comparison Essay

Unit 3- Unit 3- To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird

Unit 4- Persuasive EssayUnit 4- Persuasive Essay– 12 Angry Men12 Angry Men

Unit 5- Romeo and Juliet Unit 5- Romeo and Juliet

Grading Grading

Grades are done based on assignment point Grades are done based on assignment point value. value. Most homework assignments are worth 10-20 Most homework assignments are worth 10-20 points while class work is worth 10 pts. points while class work is worth 10 pts. Major assignments which include tests and large Major assignments which include tests and large projects are worth 100-200 points depending on projects are worth 100-200 points depending on the project the project Grades are updated weekly and each student’s Grades are updated weekly and each student’s grade can be checked through the Home Access grade can be checked through the Home Access CenterCenter

Class ScheduleClass Schedule

Preview of vocabularyPreview of vocabulary

Guided activity- graphic organizer, reading Guided activity- graphic organizer, reading out loud, comprehension questionsout loud, comprehension questions

Review of materialReview of material

Class work Class work

Comprehension questions Comprehension questions

Homework assignment given Homework assignment given

AbsencesAbsences

Students need to check with me before or Students need to check with me before or after class on missed workafter class on missed work

Must show an excused absence to receive Must show an excused absence to receive full credit for absence workfull credit for absence work

Work must be completed and handed in Work must be completed and handed in within 3 days after the absencewithin 3 days after the absence

HomeworkHomework

Most periods students are provided time to Most periods students are provided time to complete some of their homework in classcomplete some of their homework in class

Assigned 2-3 times per weekAssigned 2-3 times per week

Needs to be handed in on due dates Needs to be handed in on due dates

If late will get 1/2 creditIf late will get 1/2 credit

Homework assignments can be accessed Homework assignments can be accessed through homework hotline at ext 600 through homework hotline at ext 600

Behavioral ExpectationsBehavioral Expectations

Task- Task- Stay on task and complete all assigned Stay on task and complete all assigned tasks.tasks.Interactions- Ignore negative behavior and Interactions- Ignore negative behavior and focus on interacting appropriately with staff focus on interacting appropriately with staff and other students.and other students.Directions- Follow directions given to you by Directions- Follow directions given to you by any staff member.any staff member.Area- Be in your assigned seat or area at all Area- Be in your assigned seat or area at all times.times.Language- Use appropriate language and Language- Use appropriate language and manners throughout the school day.manners throughout the school day.

Communication Communication

Email- tblaisure@cdschools.org best way to contact me during the day

Phone: 717 541 1662 Ext 400 will return calls during my lunch period or at the end of the day