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College/Career Ready English 10

Course Description

CCR English 10 is a college and career preparatory language arts class at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Ohio. This section is taught by Mark Braam.

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Why We Proofread ... (A Continuing Series)

A 5th-bell student sent this in for extra credit, with the comment "at Lord's Sushi, as you're reading the menu, it says 'root bear,'  not root beer. Pretty sure you don't drink bears."
And she would be correct!!!

Why We Proofread ... (A Continuing Series)

As we near the end of the 2014-15 school year, I just want to remind you a few more times that proofreading is a necessary skill that you will need looooong after you leave Fairfield High School. If you don't polish that skill, you risk being ridiculed in the workplace, and across the Internet.

More from Bell 3

Mr. Braam's 2014-15 Bell 3, and the young ladies who declared themselves to be "Charlie's Angels" (along with numerous photobombers!).

Bell 2

Mr. Braam's 2014-15 Bell 2, Room 3207 (except that the photo was shot in a different room, due to technical difficulties with the sound equipment in 3207!)

A Plea for School Materials

Students: Please, Please, Please ... when you clean out your locker at the end of the year, please do not throw out anything that may be of value for poor students next year. There are many students who cannot afford pencils and binders, much less some of the brand-new clothing I see in the trash cans each year.
If you are getting rid of school supplies or anything else of value, please bring it to me before you leave, and I will be happy to make sure that a student who may need the materials gets them.
Many thanks.
 

School Lockers For Next Year

On Wednesday, Aug. 5, you may come to the school and choose your locker during your designated time between 4 pm and 8 pm.    Names and times will be posted on the window near Door #3 on Monday, Aug. 3. Please check the list before Aug. 5. You will be sent away if you do not have a lock to put on your locker or if you come at a time other than your designated time. You must arrive in person to select your locker.  You may not have a friend do it for you. Parking passes will also be sold to seniors on Aug. 5.

Free NASCAR Tickets!!!

Attention All Students:  If you are interested in a FREE student ticket to attend the July 11th Advance Auto Parts NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Kentucky Speedway, they are available in the main office.

Reading Assignment for Wed., May 20

For students who were absent or did not complete the work on Wed., May 15, the reading assignment and HW is to read ALL of Act 3 (Pages 131-151) and do all of the Act 3 Reading Guide questions. You will officially be handing the Reading Guide in on Tuesday next week, but we will be doing a review exercise Thursday (and maybe Friday) that involves the completed Reading Guide and group work.
Reminder: The final test is Tuesday, May 26. In addition, the Reading Guide, Vocab packet, and Hall Passes also will be due that day.

Upcoming due dates, test dates

Here are upcoming important dates between now and the end of the year:
* Act 3 Vocab due Tuesday, May 19
* No late work accepted after Friday, May 22
* Last test is Tuesday, May 26
* Act III Reading Guide is due Tuesday, May 26
* Entire, completed vocab packet is due Tuesday, May 26
* Hall passes for extra credit will be turned in Tuesday, May 26
* In addition, there are still participation points and Book in Class points to be earned
Notice that this is a large amount of points still outstanding, so now is NOT the time to start slacking off!!!!
 

RITS Reading Assignment for Thursday, May 14

If you were absent from class on Thursday, May 14, 2015, or did not finish, the assignment is to finish Act 2, Scene 3 (Pages 120-130) and answer questions 6-10 in the Act 2, Scene 3 reading guide. Due on Friday.
* The entire reading guide is due Monday, May 18, when students will be taking the Act 1-2 test.
* Again, all students MUST keep up with the reading and the vocab lists. All reading guides and vocab lists have been posted for a long time. Pop quizzes and regularly scheduled tests may occur at any time, plus HW will be checked at the start of the bell for a grade at the teacher's discretion.
If you miss a quiz, it is YOUR responsibility to arrange to make it up.

Alert: Acts 1 & 2 Test Date

Alert: The test for Acts 1 & 2 in A Raisin in the Sun, plus Vocabulary for Acts 1 & 2, will be Monday, May 18.
It will be worth 61 points and include a short response essay in addition to multiple-choice questions.
* Also, the Reading Guide for Act 2 will also be due at the start of the bell on Monday, May 18.

RITS Reading Assignment for Wednesday, May 13

If you were absent from class on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, or did not finish, the assignment is to read Act 2, Scene 3 (Pages 110-120) and answer questions 1-5 in the Act 2, Scene 3 reading guide. Due on Thursday.
* Again, all students MUST keep up with the reading and the vocab lists. All reading guides and vocab lists have been posted for a long time. Pop quizzes and regularly scheduled tests may occur at any time, plus HW will be checked at the start of the bell for a grade at the teacher's discretion.
If you miss a quiz, it is YOUR responsibility to arrange to make it up.