English 10 / Mr. Pfarrer / Room 225
· Weekly Grammar Review (as well as vocabulary and practice SAT questions).
· Grammar/Vocabulary Tests (at least one per marking period).
· Readings: Short Stories, Novels, Plays, Poetry, and lots of Non-Fiction for 2013-2014, to reflect the shift to the Common Core curriculum in New York.
· Reading Quizzes (at least three per marking period).
· Informal Writing Assignments (three or four per marking period, checked for completion).
· Formal Writing Assignments (two per marking period, word-processed, graded on structure, development, mechanics and tone). Time provided for editing/drafting.
· Participation (answering and asking questions, reading out loud, discussing material).
· Mid-term and Final – these are based on class material, but also on English 11 Regents format, so that students are familiar with the test before entering 11th grade.
· Students should maintain one notebook (or section in a looseleaf binder) for English 10: daily grammar work, notes, and informal writing. A USB is helpful for formal writing assignments, so students can work on their papers at home and in school.
· Please check my website, which can be accessed through the district website (www.newfieldschools.org) for updates on English 10 units, tests and/or writing assignments.
· Please feel free to contact me at ppfarrer@newfieldschools.org or 564-9955(3225) with any concerns and/or questions; I will respond promptly. As a parent, I know how important it is to feel connected to your son or daughter’s education. My door is open to you, and I’ll do whatever I can to help your son/daughter have a successful year in English 10.