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Ms. Drakos
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce students to a variety of literary genres, including novels, short
stories, plays, and poetry, for comprehension, analysis, and appreciation
2. To improve vocabulary and spelling skills
3. To help students become more effective communicators through writing
and speaking
4. To help students develop emotionally and socially as a student in the
middle school with positive expression and an open mind
Course Requirements:
1. All students must come to class on time and prepared to work.
Any student absent on the day of a quiz or unit test will be required to
make it up as soon as possible. Make-up tests and/or quizzes will often
be different from the ones given in class.
9. Report card grades each marking quarter are based on the following:
A. Tests, quizzes, essays, projects, presentations, and all other
graded assignments
B. Class participation and preparedness
C. Homework