WELCOME to Moore's Classroom

English III, American Literature

This year we will build upon skills learned in previous years while diving into American literature. We will read a lot, write, research, speak, present, and listen in order to build critical thinking skills and learn to be more independent learners. We will connect the purpose of early authors within their audiences and begin to understand how the written word shaped our current culture. Our goals are to feel confident in our efforts and abilities while taking responsibility for our own learning, growing our vocabulary, and possibly becoming more empathetic humans in the process. Click for a TEKS standard-based Year at a Glance - YAG 23-24 Links to an external site.

Contact Me

Students and parents may contact me any time at moorej@lisdtx.org. I will respond as soon as appropriately convenient. Please understand LISD is unable to receive emails from @yahoo and @aol accounts. Please be proactive about missed work when absent and check our lesson plans linked to my home page in Canvas.

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LESSON PLANS

These are available from my Canvas home page and updated regularly.  Students parents signed up as "observer" (or who have their student's LISD email) may access course assignments and notes any time on Canvas!  English III Lesson Plans will be updated by 8/12/24

DAILY SCHEDULE

7:40-8:36              1^st - English III

8:40-9:26              2^nd - English III

9:30-10:16            3^rd - Yearbook   

10:20-11:06         4^th - Conference

11:10-11:33         5^th - Academic Period

11:33-12:03         "A"  LUNCH

12:07-12:23        6^th - English III

12:57-1:43            7^th - English III

1:47-2:33              8^th - English III

2:37-3:23              9^th - English III

Tutorials are by appointment at Mon 7:25a.m. and W-F 3:30-4:00p.m. Students may attend tutorials by any English teacher, please let me know if that happens.

 

REQUIRED SUPPLIES - 

*functional writing utensil

*folder of your choice with pockets and brads designated for English III

*loose paper for occasionally turned-in assignments

*charged Chromebook & charger

*book for SSR (sustained silent reading) EVERYDAY

 

SUGGESTED SUPPLIES

*highlighters any colors

*sticky notes/notecards 

 

RULES for YOUR success!

*keep cell phones put away

*be prepared for each class w/ supplies and w/ mindset

*turn in work on time

*use your OWN brain (this is HUGE - all cheaters get zeros)

*be fully present - this is hard, you can do it

*get help when needed!  -- you may attend ANY English teacher’s tutorials or request to meet with me during Virtual Conference period if asynchronous!

 

EXTRA CREDIT FOR ENGLISH III

EXTRA CREDIT is offered each 9 weeks, but you have to "be extra" to receive it.  Mastering the task earns you 10 TEST POINTS on any test throughout the entire year.  However, your gain is debatable, so be ready to advocate for your work the best that you can.  Extra credit opportunities are posted on my Canvas Home Page and on the front classroom bulletin board.

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BOOK TALKS

Students who give a casual talk on the SSR book they finish will earn 5 TEST POINTS.  They must offer discussion with peers who will ask questions. This can be done ANY time a book is finished throughout the year, but it must be a book chosen for independent reading.