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Welcome to Ms. Dacey's English I Class﻿  Block 2 What's for **homework****?** What happens if I lost a **handout**?
 * Important Links:**
 * How can I practice** VOCABULARY? here!
 * How can I practice** GRAMMAR? here!
 * MLA Format:** [[file:MLA Format.doc]]
 * Need Extra Help?** You can email me at adacey@ewingboe.org or stop by Room 121 after school. If your parents have questions, the can also send me an email or call me at (609) 538-9800 x8257.

**Our Schedule**

 * 1) February 1 to February 15: Short Storiesunit, which also includes a focus on literary elements, vocabulary skills, grammar skills, writing skills, journal responses, a formal essay/writing process composition, and formal evaluations.
 * 2) February 16 to March 2: //The House on Mango Street// (w/non-fiction) unit, which also includes a focus on literary elements, vocabulary skills, grammar skills, writing skills, journal responses, a formal essay/writing process composition, and formal evaluations.
 * 3) March 3 to March 22: //Lord of the Flies// (w/non-fiction) unit, which also includes a focus on literary elements, vocabulary skills, grammar skills, writing skills, journal responses, a formal essay/writing process composition, and formal evaluations.
 * 4) March 23 to March 30: Poetry unit (Reading, Analyzing, Writing, and Interpreting) vocabulary skills, grammar skills, and an evaluation.
 * 5) March 31-April 4: Persuasive writing unit.
 * 6) April 11 to April 22: //The Contender// (w/non-fiction) unit, which also includes a focus on literary elements, vocabulary skills, grammar skills, a formal essay/writing process composition, and formal evaluations.
 * 7) April 25 to June 7: //Romeo and Juliet// unit, which also includes a focus on literary elements, vocabulary skills, grammar skills, research skills, writing skills, journal responses, a formal essay/writing process composition, and formal evaluations.
 * 8) May 5 to June 14: Trangulation Paper: Research Paper, Personal Response, and Literary Analysis, focusing on an introduction to research skills, presentation, and a research paper.
 * 9) June 15 and June 16: Final Study Days include an in-class review June 15-16. Final is on Friday, June 17th for this course.

**Required Text and Materials**
 * Three-ring binder (divided into 3 sections: reading, writing, and vocabulary/grammar) and filled with lined paper.
 * You will need to bring the binder to class every day. It will also hold your handouts, notes, assignments, etc. I will check your binder periodically as a classwork grade.
 * A journal notebook (this will stay in class)
 * A pencil or blue/black pen (you will need something to write with every day)
 * Highlighters
 * Post-it notes
 * A flash drive
 * Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2002, Level 4 textbook (bring your book to class every day)
 * Vocabulary Workshop Level D