Common Errors in Writing

Common Errors in Writing

its and it’s

its is the possessive form (belonging to) for the pronoun it. 

           The dog licked its fur.

it’s is the contraction for it is.

          It’s time to leave.

there, their and they’re

there means close by or around

        The book is over there.

their is the possessive form (belonging to) of they or them.

      Their shoes were in the closest.

they’re is the contraction for they are.

       They’re going to the circus tonight.

 

here and hear

here means in this place

       The cat is over here.

hear means to be able to perceive sounds.

      I can hear the music.

 

where, were and we’re

where means what place or location

        Where is the ship?

were is the past tense plural of to be

       We were going to the play.

we’re is the contraction for we are

       We’re having pizza for supper.

 

to, two and too

to  indicates direction, destination or position

       We are going to the store.

two the number 2

       We took two candies each.

too means as well, or also

      You can come too.

Other:

Ok/OK  should be okay

A lot should be a lot

 

Assessment

As a school we are moving towards Assessment and Evaluation to determine grades and academic achievement.
For major assignments, student are given as much as possible the opportunity to improve their work to ensure it reaches proficient level. This may mean re-doing the assignment, or choosing another method to demonstrate skills and abilities in concept area.

For quick assignments to determine understanding of concepts, feed back may be in the form of check marks with a plus or minus symbol as needed.

Ö + is excellent, and the student has surpassed expectations for this assignment (A-range)

Ö is well done, and the student has met expectations for this assignment (B-C range)

Ö - the student did not met expectations for this assignment. (D-E range)

Larger assignments that are meant to demonstrate a student's comprehension will usually be graded with a rubric(often student generated) with the following categories:

Minimal- student is unable to apply knowledge and skills that meet grade expectations (D-E range)

Partial-student displays some understanding of concepts and skills, but cannot consistently apply them (D-C range)

Proficient- student applies and demonstrates knowledge and skills at grade level(C-B range)

Advanced- student consistently surpasses grade expectations in work and application of skills and knowledge( A range)

English Assignment Criteria

English Assignment Criteria

In preparation for highschool, students in my class are expected to hand in assignments in a particular format, font and layout. Below are the criteria. Unless otherwise specified, all written assignments should follow the criteria.

      ·         All assignments must be typed in a 12 font size

·         Fonts accepted are: Times Roman, Arial, or Calibri

·         All assignments must be double-spaced, on  8  1/2 by 11 white paper

·         All assignments must include the date in the upper left hand corner, title centered and name on upper right hand corner

·         Late assignment will be deducted one letter grade for each class period late- with teacher’s discretion.