Slides for 8_13_24 (CW)

Today is Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Still to do:
● Join REMIND (8/12)
● Beginning of the Year Survey (8/12) Today’s Agenda
● Introduction Slides
Lo:SWBAT understand engagement ● Syllabus Scavenger Hunt

strategies. (8/13)
DoL:Given a 4-question exit ticket ● Exit Ticket (8/13)

about some engagement strategies
students should be able to answer 3/4
correctly
Welcome to Creative Writing
4
Room 2716
with Ms. Ho
Who Am I? ● I’m Ms. Ho, your Creative Writing teacher.
● This is my seventh year at bellaire high
school.
● I’ve taught ALL levels in English 2 (Pre-AP
(NOW:HADV), College prep, and
Academic/Inclusion).
● This year: Creative writing!!
● Sponsor: STUCO, Co-Ed Volleyball,
Mythology Club
It’s Personal!
● Age: Um, you can guess…?
● I am a single parent to two sons and a dog, Nori.
● I love to read, sleep, eat, bake, binge-watch shows, dance, and DIY projects.
Background Info
● Born in Houston
● Also Lived in Beijing, Hong Kong, Austin, and Kansas City (Missouri side)
● Education:
○ Bachelor’s Degree: Psychology with minor in English
○ Master’s Degree: Psychology
● Work:
○ Taught Psychology at HCC
○ Lead several Creative writing workshops
○ Vice President of a children’s cooking show, “Cook Time with Remmi” (was on “Chopped Jr.”)
Engagement Strategy: Modified Whip-Around
What’s the highest degree Ms. Ho has?
1. GED
2. High School Diploma
3. Bachelor’s Degree
4. Master’s Degree
5. Doctorate’s Degree
Connections
Email address: jennifer.ho@houstonisd.org Canvas:

All Resources will be available on canvas
Remind codes: Powerschool:

All grades will be entered in Powerschool. Missing grades/”0”
● Creative Writing @Hocw1 indicates a missing assignment..
● Parents/Guardians ONLY: @hoprnt2425
.
How this class works: Class, assignments, and attendance
We will use CANVAS as the landing page for our class. All course content and
materials will be posted on CANVAS. All assignments will be available CANVAS,
grouped by cycles. Your assignments will, usually, be assigned to you with a hard
copy. A digital copy will also be available in CANVAS. Do not rely on the
grade/submission/missing assignments in CANVAS. Please refer to PowerSchool,
instead.
Classes will meet every day in person during your scheduled class period. If you
miss class, you should check CANVAS for assignments and handouts AND contact
your teacher (me) directly via email or Remind.
Engagement Strategies: Response Card; Table Talk
Where can you find digital copies of assignments?

1. On CANVAS
2. Over REMIND
3. In PowerSchool
4. On TEAMS
5. In the Library
HISD Student Email
You must check EVERYDAY at
the beginning of class.
You will need your HISD email to:
● Communicate effectively with teachers &
staff.
● Receive course change information from
your counselor
● Collaborate with classmates
Click HERE for information about setting up

your HISD email.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
STOP talking Raise your hand

Be on time when others are when you want a
speaking to speak
Be kind
15 & 15 leaving Pay
the classroom and
policy attention respectful
Class Procedures:
Before the bell rings: be present and be engaged!
1. Take your seat in your designated seat (you should be in your seat BEFORE the
tardy bell rings).
2. Check your HoustonISD school email everyday.
3. Look at Today’s Agenda on the board for lesson information for the day..
4. When the tardy bell rings: Heads up,minds open.
Everyone should be actively participating.

Engagement Strategies: Response Card; Choral
Response
What should you do when you enter Ms. Ho’s room?

1. Check your HISD school email
2. Arrive to class ON TIME!
3. Be in your seat before the tardy bell rings
4. All the above

Lunch
1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 4th Period 5th Period 6th Period 7th Period
Cardinal Hour
By appointment
only
Creative Conference
PLC Time English 2 English 2 (Tutorials are English 2 English 2
Writing on Thursdays Period
Fridays)
TESTING DAYS FOR ENGLISH ARE ON MONDAYS

Grading Policies
Your ACTUAL grades will be posted in PowerSchool, NOT Canvas
It is YOUR responsibility to turn your work in on time.

Cheating of any kind will resort in a 0 with no chance of redemption on Major Exams/Projects;
Cheating of any kind for assignments will resort in a 0 with a chance to make up the grade with half
credit.
Engagement Strategies: Table Talk; Choral
Response
Where can you find your grades?

1. On CANVAS
2. Over REMIND
3. In PowerSchool
4. On TEAMS
5. Just ask Ms. Ho

Assignments & Late Assignments:
Turn in ALl Hard Copy work into the file slot for your class period number– Do NOT hand it to Ms. Ho or leave it on one
of her desks. Place unfinished work and completed work into their corresponding file slots.
Work is due in class on the due date. Work that is one day late can receive a maximum grade of 70. All other late work will receive a
maximum grade of 50. Work that is more than one week late will not be accepted.
If you have any reason why you may be late in turning in your work past the due day, you may EMAIL me the day Before the due date
asking for an extension– Anytime on the day of the due date or after will Definitely not be granted an extension. It is due to
teacher’s discretion on whether you may be granted an extension or not due to your proof of previous work on your
extension-granting assignment.
In your email, you must include the following:
● Your name
● Your class period
● The SPECIFIC assignment(s) you would like me to grade
● Proof of what you have achieved/completed so far.
If you do not hear from me 2 business/School days after you have sent your email, Please come talk TO me (not at me) about your
assignment. Sometimes your email may have gone into the SPAM/Other folder and I didn’t see it. Or, you may have typed the email
wrong– it happens.
Engagement Strategies: Response Card;
Think-Pair-Share
What 4 things must you include in your email to Ms.
Ho for late assignments?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cycle 1: Narrative Writing
In this cycle will will achieve the following:
● Get to know each other
● Independent Reading/journaling
● Know what Narrative writing is
● Learn descriptive writing techniques
● Major Grades:
○ 1- College Essay
○ 2- NY Times Student Competition
Questions?
Syllabus Scavenger Hunt (20 pts):
Go to the following link to fill out your answers to the

Syllabus Scavenger Hunt:
https:/https://forms.gle/aRUJg9xrMeiMpY5N9/forms.gle
/zHH6LnZT8DfazhQV9
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Today is Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Lo:SWBAT understand engagement ● Syllabus Scavenger Hunt

DoL:Given a 4-question exit ticket ● Exit Ticket (8/13)

What’s the highest degree Ms. Ho has?

2. High School Diploma

Email address: jennifer.ho@houstonisd.org Canvas:

Remind codes: Powerschool:

Where can you ﬁnd digital copies of assignments?

Click HERE for information about setting up

STOP talking Raise your hand

2. Check your HoustonISD school email everyday.

4. When the tardy bell rings: Heads up,minds open.

Everyone should be actively participating.

What should you do when you enter Ms. Ho’s room?

2. Arrive to class ON TIME!

3. Be in your seat before the tardy bell rings

4. All the above

TESTING DAYS FOR ENGLISH ARE ON MONDAYS

Your ACTUAL grades will be posted in PowerSchool, NOT Canvas

It is YOUR responsibility to turn your work in on time.

Where can you ﬁnd your grades?

5. Just ask Ms. Ho

Go to the following link to fill out your answers to the

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