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Course Description
 * In our English class, we will be doing a wide variety of activities. We will be doing oral presentations to the class. We will also read a variety of literature (short stories, poetry, novels, drama/play, non-fiction, instructional texts). We will be doing a research paper for this class. We will be doing writing in a variety of formats, such as letters, journal entries, poems, etc.

Classroom Expectations
 * Students will arrive to class on time and ready to learn.
 * Students will complete all homework in a timely manner.
 * Students will be attentive at all times. The use of electronic devices (cellphones, iPods, etc) during class is prohibited. If these devices are seen, they will be confiscated. Sleeping in class is also prohibited.
 * When students are absent, it is their responsibility to get any missed class notes and handouts. Mr. Butler will be after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
 * Students are expected to respect the teacher, classmates, and visitors to the class.

Required Materials
 * Paper
 * Pencils / Pens
 * Notecards
 * //Suggested: Notebook//
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">//Textbook will be provided in the classroom//

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">Classroom Procedures
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Every class will begin with a vocabulary activity. The schedule of activities for the day are always written on the board. Students will be notified of what is due the following meeting at the end of the class.

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;">A: 92-100 <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;">B: 83-92 <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;">C: 74-82 <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;">D: 65-73 <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%; text-align: center;"> F: 64 and below

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Contact Information for Mr. Butler <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;">Email: <span class="wiki_link_ext">ryan.butler@nn.k12.va.us <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;"><span class="wiki_link_ext">Phone: (757) 369-422 <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 130%;"><span class="wiki_link_ext">Contact me with any questions / concerns you have pertaining to my class.