WELCOME TO MS. PADRON'S CLASS
English 1, 2 and Creative Writing
The love of words is the basis of everything we do in our classroom. Whether it's challenging English students through Collections or motivating students to explore their own artistic expression in Creative Writing, Krop students are committed to preparing for their brightest future. Please explore the site to see what classes are up to, upcoming Creative Writing Club events and important school news.
GENERAL NEWS FOR ALL CLASSES
READ AND SIGN SYLLABUS FOR ENGLISH
Aug. 20, 2018
Please make sure to read and sign the class syllabus for all English classes. You can click on the link on Edmodo or scan the QR code provided.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BENCHMARKS: WHAT IS KEY IDEAS & DETAILS??
Aug. 20, 2018
Determine central ideas or themes of a text.
Analyze how how central ideas and themes develop in the text
Summarize the key supporting details and ideas
Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text
Ask yourself: What is this text about? What lesson or message is the text trying to convey?
How do I know that?
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BENCHMARKS: WHAT IS CRAFT & STRUCTURE?
Aug. 20, 2018
Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text
Analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone
Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific parts relate to each other and the whole
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BENCHMARKS: WHAT IS INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE & IDEAS?
Aug. 20, 2018
Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text
Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics and compare the approaches the authors take
Ask yourself: How do these two texts, or this text and this poem/movie/song/video/image relate to each other?
Do they present the subject differently?
Do they have a similar or different point of view?
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BENCHMARKS: WHAT IS LANGUAGE & EDITING?
Aug. 20, 2018
Students demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Ask yourself: Are my sentences grammatically correct? Did I spell everything correctly? Are my commas and periods where they need to be?
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BENCHMARKS: WHAT IS TEXT-BASED WRITING?
Aug. 20, 2018
Use relevant evidence from various sources to support a claim or controlling idea.
Produce clear and coherent writing with development, organization, and style appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Ask yourself: Did I use relevant quotes that strengthen my claim? Did I paraphrase? Did I elaborate and explain exactly why that quote is relevant? Did I use transitions?
ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL CLASSES
Aug. 20, 2018
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Students MUST be in uniform and wear their KROP ID to be admitted to class.
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If you are late, you MUST bring a pass.
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Cheating of any kind is not tolerated.
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Students are expected to bring their tablet or laptop to class everyday along with their chargers.
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Phones are only allowed in the case of a class activity using phones. Otherwise, they are to kept silent and put away.
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Students are responsible for completing their class assignments, homework and assessments on time regardless of participation in extra curricular activities. Academics are our priority.
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Disruptive behavior will be dealt with according to the student handbook on the school website.
Hi, I'm Ms. Padron. Now in my 4th year at Krop, I've gotten the chance to teach English 1, 2, Creative Writing and English 3 & 4 in our Adult Ed program. I also sponsor the Creative Writing Club and am the adviser for Ink Magazine. A self-professed nerd and serious bibliophile, everything in my day revolves around books, reading and writing. I love all things creative, artistic, challenging and fun. My email address and Twitter are linked above if you need to reach me. If you email, please make sure to populate the subject line to make the email is delivered. I do get swamped but I'll do my best to get back to you asap!
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WHAT’S COMING UP IN ENGLISH 1!
Stay up to date with upcoming deadlines and important news pertaining to our class!
Aug. 20, 2018
JOIN REMIND FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Download the app Remind. Send a text message to 81010 with @padroneng1 in the body of the message.
Aug. 20, 2018
JOIN TURNITIN.COM TO SUBMIT ESSAYS
Sign up for our class on TurnItIn.com to submit your essays.
Period 1 Class ID: 18735828
Period 2 Class ID: 18735839
Enrollment key for all classes: padron
Aug. 20, 2018
EDMODO ACCESS CODE
Make sure to join our class period on Edmodo. Get the code for YOUR class period!
Period 1: w7yt49
Period 2: 6xfbdd
WHAT'S COMING UP IN ENGLISH 2
Stay up to date with upcoming deadlines and important news pertaining to our class!
Aug. 20, 2018
JOIN REMIND FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Download the app Remind. Send a text message to 81010 with @padroneng2
in the body of the text message.
Aug. 20, 2018
TURNITIN.COM CLASS ID & ENROLLMENT KEY FOR ESSAYS
Sign up for our class on TurnItIn.com to submit your essays.
Period 4 Class ID: 18735847
Enrollment key: padron
Aug. 20, 2018
EDMODO ACCESS CODE
Make sure to join our class period on Edmodo.
Period 4: gp7kmx
WHAT’S COMING UP IN CREATIVE WRITING
Join us in one of Creative Writing's upcoming events, activities and local projects! We aim to spread the love of words, creativity, and artistic expression in and out of school. When students learn to express themselves and explore their talents, magic happens!
TBA
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB MEETING
Join us in room 2225 from 2:30-3:30 to discuss upcoming events, plan fundraising, work on INK magazine and of course- WRITE!
TBA
YOUNG ARTS APPLICATIONS DUE (FALL DEADLINE)
Your applications to Young Arts (must be in the writing category) are coming up! Details coming soon.