1) The document quotes Aristotle saying "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." 2) The document provides a detailed syllabus and expectations for an English class, including assignments, deadlines, communication policies, and support resources. 3) Students are expected to read assigned texts, take notes, participate in class, submit written work electronically by deadlines, and communicate proactively with the teacher.

1. We are
what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, therefore, is
not an act but a habit.
Aristotle

2. Ms. Nancy Boyle

3. Responsibility
Accountability
Communication
Support

4. Responsibility
Be on time
Be prepared for each class meeting:
Assignment completed and submitted
Take notes
Bring: book, notebook, laptop first few
weeks
Focus and participate in class

5. Accountability
Submit written assignments electronically
Submit assignments on time
Annotate book
Take notes
Do your own work: plagiarism not tolerated

6. In- class Communication
Discussion-based class
Class & group participation
Listen with respect
Take risks- leave comfort zone
Be topical
Textual Support
Anecdotal evidence

7. Communication is essential for success.
-understand readings (both to demonstrate your
knowledge and to help with reading comprehension)
-develop writing skills
-level of work: too difficult/too easy
-Extended Time/IEP
-Gaps/learning differences

8. Communication with Ms. Boyle
Before and after class
During class
Free periods/by appt.
Via e-mail
At Extra Help: Academic Office
Text/call

9. Communication with Ms. Boyle
(pro)Active
Honest
We
Make the most of this year

10. Support
M, T, Th, F 2:30-3:00 in AO
In person…digitally
By appt. or stop by AO

11. The assignments listed next to each date on
the assignment schedule are due on that
day. You should follow this assignment
schedule, even if class is cancelled, unless I
specify otherwise. If you are unable to
complete assignments, I ask that you
communicate to me before the start of class.

12. For reading assignments, please read and
annotate the text.

13. For reading assignments after reading and
annotating the text, please write a response
to the reading in your e-journal. You may
choose to write about a quotation, passage,
or scene that is especially meaningful to you.
You may react to the reading by exploring
your reaction to the piece (intellectual,
emotional). You may also write in reaction
to a question posed in class. Strive for
depth.

14. Vocabulary words are your responsibility to
know.
We will review words in class before each
vocabulary quiz. You are welcome to come
to Extra Help before then to go over words,
as well.
Vocab Quiz #1 is on Monday, 9/20.

15. Each week you will
-each present 1 word to the class. Together, your
words make up the list for the week. Please look
up each word in a reputable dictionary; noting the
Part of Speech, definition, and correct usage in
context.
-create a short movie (< 1 minute) which contains
an appropriate visual, the P.O.S., a meaningful
definition and a grammatically correct, original
sentence using the word in context.

16. All handouts & assignment sheets can be
found on Whipple Hill.
You are responsible for checking your e-mail
nightly (before or during Study Hall) for
updates, changes, and announcements.
Work will be sent back to you via e-mail.
Save these attachments.

17. Set up a folder on your hard drive (&
server) for this class. Keep all drafts
and handouts in this folder.
Consider how you want to organize
these documents.

18. We will follow the SPA format for
formal paragraphs and longer
academic pieces.
No draft is ever final.

19. Leave yourself enough time to
-ask questions about an assignment
-think about the assignment before you
write
-read over your writing before you submit it
-avoid last minute technical problems (LO)
-do your best work - each and every time
Use every assignment to
practice, improve, strengthen your academic
skills.

20. Set goals for this year
personal & social
academic
intellectual
long-term—college & beyond
sophomore slump

21. What am I interested in?
What am I good at?
What challenges me?
Who do I want to be?
How do others see me?
Do I have a goal or goals? Can I
articulate them? Do I know why
they are important to me?

22. We are
what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, therefore, is
not an act but a habit.
Aristotle