This document provides information and guidelines for a literature class. It outlines expectations for materials students should bring such as a binder, notebook, laptop, and writing utensils. It also discusses assessment methods including essays, projects, and close reading assignments. Students will be evaluated on both academic standards and habits of mind. Communication norms are established around respect, finding humor, and addressing issues. The teacher provides various contact methods and stresses building community.

1. AP LIT
2013/14 BE PREPARED FOR CLASS
HOW MIGHT WE . . .?
Small Binder.
Keep everything.
Almost.
1-Subject
Notebook
Use often.
Pen/Pencil
Blue/black
Please.
Laptop
School issued.
Bring charger.
Yes.
Bring Your
Own Device
Phone/tab/iPod.
Honest.
Trust
Others & Ourselves.Communicate
Well.
Accept
Circumstances.
T.H.I.N.K.
Considered.
Mindset
Open.
Products
Designed.
Tools &
Resources
Used.
Written Work
Drafted.
Close Reading
Conducted.
Project Based Learning
Customized Learning
Hybrid Thinking
FOUNDATIONS
Standards Based Grading
Design Thinking
PHYSICALLY MENTALLY
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2. HMW Assess Learning &
Understanding?
HMW Evaluate Learning &
Understanding?
66% Academic Curricular Standards
Reading, Writing, Media, MUGS, Vocabulary, etc.
33%Academic Initiative
& Habits of Mind
Timeliness, Persistence,
Revision, Collaboration,
Empathy, etc.
1% Chutzpah
Academic
Initiative/
Habits of Mind
Academic Curricular
Standards
Chutzpah
Quarterly
Multi-draft Synthesis Essay.
Indie Book & Product/Demo.
PBL/DT Product/Demo.
Bi-Weekly
On-Demand Writing.
Vocabulary Product & Quiz.
Weekly
Daily
Close Reading. +
Blogging. +
+
Weak Jokes, Geek References
& Vital Tangents.
ASSESSMENT,
EVALUATION & GRADING
I dig how it was
turned in by the
beginning of the
class period due
(even early!)
I appreciate that
you turned it in
by the end of the
next day after it
was due.
Why did it take
you almost a week
to turn it in? Help
me understand?
Why did this come
in two weeks late?
What’s up?
Timeliness
(Academic
Initiative)
For Example
M PM NYE
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3. HMW Get Along
Better & Better
Each Day?
Respect
Others &
Ourselves.
Tolerate
Differences.
Take
Ownership of
Our Choices.
Find Humor
in the
Moment.
Take Care
of Our
Own Needs.
Buy Mr. Ryder
Pepsi One.
HMW Address a Bad
Situation?
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(207) 578-0357 (include name in text)
dryder@mtbluersd.org
HMW Stay Connected?
BUILDING
COMMUNITY
Verbal Cue
Heads Up.
Hallway
Calm & Think.
1-on-1
Post 1:45.
Office Visit
Bummer.
Contact Home
Guaranteed.
E-MAIL
TEXT
BLOG
TWITTER
GOOGLE+
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4. Please Return This Sheet to Mr. Ryder Immediately For
Academic Initiative Credit
We the undersigned have read and understand the Guidelines &
Expectations for Mr. Ryder’s course as stated in the handout.
Student’s Printed Name: _______________________________ Period: _____
Student’s Signature:___________________________________ Date: _______
Student's Non School E-mail (optional):_____________________
Parent/Guardian’s Printed Name: _______________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________Date: _______
Phone Number: ____________________
Text OK? Y N
Where Is This? (Home? Work?): ___________________________________
Parent/Guardian's E-mail (optional):
___________________________________________
Dear Parents And Guardians:
Feel free to share any comments, concerns or the like
in the space below.
Additional Supplies Need This Year
Design Kit Starter Set
Medium and/or fine point Sharpies (2)
Dry erase markers (not yellow) (2)
Colored pencils (small pack)
Colored markers (fine or medium) (small pack)
Scissors (1 pair)
Glue sticks (2)
All Items Will Stay Personal & in the Room