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What is literature?
"books," "poetry, prose and drama," "any written work," etc.
Which two books will we study this year?
Holes and Number the Stars
What materials do you need to be prepared for class?
The novel we're studying, a notebook, and something to write with
How many graded assignments are there this year?
Four - 2 quizzes, an essay, and an oral book report
When is it acceptable to use AI for this class?
Only if the teachers give permission and ask you to use it.
What is plagiarism?
Passing off someone else's work as your own.
Who is the author of Holes?
Louis Sachar
Who is the author of Number the Stars?
Lois Lowry
What additional materials will you need this year, beyond a notebook and the class books?
A novel of your choice to read for the Oral Book Report.
Give an expressive reading of the poem on the back of the syllabus.
(are they expressive enough? teacher's choice!)
Who is the author of the poem on the back of the syllabus?
Joseph Fasano
What is "respect?"
attention, admiration, understanding that someone or something is important
What are some typical classroom rules?
Raise your hand to speak, come prepared, don't interrupt your classmates, ask to leave your seat
What book is being described in this riddle? "A boy with a scar and a magical fate, Arrives at a school beyond the gate. With friends by his side and spells to learn, He finds dark secrets at every turn."
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Whose name is missing? "There once was a girl named _______, Whose mind was both clever and skilled-a. With books as her friends, She’d outsmart wicked ends, And use magic when trouble had filled-a!"
Matilda
Whose name is missing? "There once was a boy named ______, Whose life was quite poor and gnarly. He found a gold ticket, And fate soon would pick it, For a factory filled with sweets and dreams sparkly!"
Charlie (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
