Ceo Introduction

Ms. Ceo's Class 2026

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Procedures

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Grade Policy

• 100-90- A
• 89-80- B
• 79-70-C
• 69-60-D
• 59-Below-F

Parent/Coach Contact- 59 and Below

Afterschool Available

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Beginning of Class

Take out Chromebooks, Login to Studysync/Googleclassroom.

Complete Journal Question of the Day

Check for New/Missing Assignments

All Assignments are due by Friday at the end of class.

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Restroom Policy

3 times a Week. NO CELLPHONES!

Ceo Cash

Grade Incentive

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Ceo Cash

What can you get with Ceo Cash?

Snacks (Menu will be provided)

Drop Quiz Pass ($200 Ceo Bucks a pass)

Ceo Cash

How to receive Ceo Cash?

Score a B-$5

Score an A-$10

Score a F-$0

Score a C/D-$1

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Quick Check

What is English III?

📚 What English 3 Covers: 🔹 American Literature Common readings may include:

• The Crucible by Arthur Miller
• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
• Poetry by Walt Whitman
• Emily Dickinson Speeches

What is English III?

🔹 Reading and Analysis SkillsAnalyzing themes, tone, symbolism, and point of view. Making connections between historical context and literature. Comparing texts from different time periods. 🔹 Writing and Composition Argumentative essays Literary analysis Research papers Narrative writing Emphasis on thesis development, citing sources, and writing structure.

What is English III?

🔹 Speaking and ListeningClass discussionsPresentationsSocratic seminarsListening to and evaluating speeches or multimedia 🔹 Grammar & VocabularyAdvanced grammar review (sentence structure, punctuation, etc.)Building academic and literary vocabulary

Island Survival

Imagine that you and your class is stranded on an island. Everyone is fighting for survival after their plane wrecked on an abandoned island. After the first night, everyone began turning on each other and dividing into groups. Which group is destined to strategically make it off of the island without being harmed by other tribes or animals? Decide on the following Tribe Leader- Hunter- Fruit, Veggie, Nut Gatherer- Warrior- You only have access to the following resources-50 bamboo sticks, rocks, 1 broken flashlight, 1 Nike shoe, a paper clip, 2 magnifying glasses, 1 bent fork, a can of worms, a can of expired sardines, 3 plastic hangers, an old toothbrush, a broken kite, 3 toothpicks, 2 ounces of oil in a water bottle, an empty toy box, a comb, a gallon of white paint, and 100ft of yarn.

You only have access to the following resources-50 bamboo sticks, rocks, 1 broken flashlight, 1 Nike shoe, a paper clip, 2 magnifying glasses, 1 bent fork, a can of worms, a can of expired sardines, 3 plastic hangers, an old toothbrush, a broken kite, 3 toothpicks, 2 ounces of oil in a water bottle, an empty toy box, a comb, a gallon of white paint, and 100ft of yarn.

Who are you? What is your identity?

We are... Draw a picture that decrsibes you!

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Exit Ticket

One goal I have this year is... One Classroom Procedure I remember is...

What is Creative Writing?

Creative Writing is an English elective (sometimes a full course or a unit) that focuses on original expression, storytelling, and personal voice rather than literary analysis or formal essays. 🔹 Main Focus Areas in High School Creative Writing: 📝 Types of Writing Short stories Poetry (free verse, haiku, spoken word, etc.) Personal narratives / memoirs Scripts or screenplays Flash fiction / microfiction Journals or letters

What is Creative Writing?

🧠 Creative Thinking and ExpressionGenerating ideas from prompts or life experience

• Using figurative language, imagery, symbolism

• Creating believable characters and dialogue

• Exploring different points of view and voice

🛠️ Writing Skills and Craft Showing vs. telling Developing tone, mood, and style Plot structure (beginning, climax, resolution) Editing and revising your own work Giving and receiving peer feedback

A Letter to Myself

Write a personal letter to yourself. You can choose one of the following perspectives: 1. Write to your past self (e.g., your 10-year-old self). 2. Write to your present self from the future (e.g., you 10 years from now). 3. Write to your future self to be opened in one, five, or ten years.

A Letter to Myself

Your letter should include: A greeting and date Thoughts about your current life—what you’re proud of, what’s challenging, what you care about Personal goals, dreams, or fears Advice or encouragement Questions you hope your future self will be able to answer

A Letter to My Teacher

Your letter may include: How you feel about this school year (excited, nervous, hopeful, etc.). What you love (or don’t love) about school. Your goals—academic, personal, or both. Anything that helps your teacher understand how to support you best. Your learning style or anything you struggle with. Things you’re proud of—inside or outside the classroom.

Career Ready 101

A web-based learning system created by ACT, Inc. (developer of the WorkKeys® assessments and National Career Readiness Certificate) Organized into key learning units:

• Introduction to Career Ready 101

• Career Exploration (assess interests, research careers, job search skills)

• KeyTrain Workplace Skills (building skills tested by WorkKeys: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents)

• KeyTrain Career Skills (soft skills like communication, business etiquette, career effectiveness)

Quick Write

Quick Write- What are your plans after high school? How can you achieve this?

Activity

Draw pictures to show what you believe life to be like after high school. (Job/Career, College/Tech, Kids, Travel, etc)