Yeselson, Ruth

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Grade 12 English 4 Expository Writing

Contact Information
Email Address: ryeselson@pway.org
Best way to reach me: through e-mail
 

Grade 12 English 4 Expository Writing
    Seniors in English 4 Expository Writing complete the curricula for two Rutgers Writing Program courses: Composition 100 and Expository Writing 101.We work closely with Writing Program directors at R.U. to maintain rigorous academic standards in the class; PHS students will be rewarded not only for excellent writing and thinking, but also for progress and diligence. 
 
GRADING SCHEMA

 

MP 1 (100)

MP 2 (100)

MP 3 (101)

MP 4 (101)

 

Rough Drafts

(-20% per day late)

 

20%

(1,250 words)

 

15%

(1,250 words)

 

20%

(1,500 words)

 

15%

(1,500 words)

 

Final Drafts

(-20% per day late)

 

20%

(1,500 words)

 

15%

(1,500 words)

 

20%

(1,750 words)

 

15%

(1,750 words)

 

Paper & Exam Grades

 

50%

 

60%

 

50%

 

60%

 

Reflections, Reviews & Grammar

 

 

10%

 

10%

 

10%

 

10%

 
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 EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY for ALL STUDENTS

READ
READ
READ

Students in good standing in the class may read books for pleasure and receive extra credit. Students select books that interest them; clear the book with me; read; and then report to me verbally. Extra credit is available to any student who wishes to raise his or her grade through reading!