End of Year Message (2020) - See recommended summer learning below

 

 

 

Message from Gateway Staff to Students - Thanks Morton!

 

McCoy's Parting May 2020 Message - Let me know if you need anything (jason.mccoy@slps.org)

 

Summer Resources:

The attached "Spaceship You" video was very helpful to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snAhsXyO3Ck

SLPL Resources
-E-Card: https://www.slpl.org/ecard/
-All Downloadables: https://www.slpl.org/resources-types/all-downloadables/
-Comics and Graphic Novels: https://www.slpl.org/resources-types/comics-graphic-novels/
-E-Audiobooks: https://www.slpl.org/resources-types/audiobooks/
-E-Books: https://www.slpl.org/resources-types/ebooks/
-Newspapers and Magazines: https://www.slpl.org/resources-types/newspapers-magazines/

Crashcourses!: https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse
- Media Literacy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtM6jSpzb5gMNsx9kdmqBfmY
- Navigating Digital Information: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtN07XYqqWSKpPrtNDiCHTzU

http://www.openculture.com/ is a great place to find quality, free content.

The Internet Archive's National Emergency Library is a huge trove of content for you to dive into: https://archive.org/details/nationalemergencylibrary

I'm learning basic Spanish over the summer. You can learn languages through Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/

Free First Aid Courses: https://www.firstaidforfree.com/

Couch to 5K (Keep 20 feet from others)
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.c25k&hl=en_US
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/c25k-5k-trainer/id485971733

If you need help with any learning you want to do over the summer, e-mail me at jason.mccoy@slps.org.

 

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It is recommended that each student in grades 6-12 select a minimum of six titles from the lists provided for summer reading. Recommendations have been made by grade level based on the reading level and content of the text, but students may choose titles from any list if they desire.

SLPS Summer Reading List

 

To participate in SLPS's recommendations, read 6 books on the reading list above, complete a report below for each, and e-mail your reports to jason.mccoy@slps.org.  I am available for grammar and writing tutoring during the summer if you contact jason.mccoy@slps.org.

Reading Report:

Follow each of the instructions below and e-mail your reports to jason.mccoy@slps.org.

1. What is the title of the book that you read?
2. What is the name of the author of the book that you read?
3. What major characters (fiction) or major individuals (non-fiction) were featured in your book? Provide a brief (a paragraph or less) description of each.  Tell me how the characters and individuals develop over the course of time (non-fiction) or the plot (fiction).
4. When and where was the book set and what time periods does it cover? Write less than a paragraph on each major setting.
5. Describe the plot (fiction) or create a list of events or arguments (non-fiction). If you read a fictional book, tell me about the beginning, middle, end, and conflict.  If you read a non-fiction book, tell me what events or arguments were presented.
6. Write a paragraph (ACCES) about the theme of your fictional story. If you read a non-fiction book, tell me about the author’s main idea or thesis.
7. Write a personal response to your book. (1)Tell me how you feel about the book and why you feel it.  (2)Tell me what you think about the book and why you think it.  Use ACCES (Answer, Clarify, Cite, Explain, and Summarize) if necessary.  Write one page on these two questions.
8. Pick 10 words that you did not know from the book. Copy a sentence from the text and write it next to the word.  Under the quote, write the page number and underline the word in question.  Under the quote, define the word.

 

If you are looking for other ELA resources, find them here: https://padlet.com/edtechnut/languagearts
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Welcome Quarantined Masses.  This is Mr. McCoy's teacher page.  My teacher page acts as a syllabus for online learning during the Covid-19 SLPS closure.  All instruction and assignments are located on Microsoft Teams.  If you need technical assistance, e-mail jason.mccoy@slps.org.

 

Introduction: My name is Jason McCoy.  I teach World Literature (Sophomore English, E2) and American Literature (Junior English, E3).  I have a bachelor's degree in English and Secondary English instruction as well as a master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language.

 

Virtual Office Hours:  If you e-mail me at jason.mccoy@slps.org between Monday and Friday at 2:17pm, I'll get back to you in 24 hours.  If you would like to schedule a conference, please let me know when you would like to meet in Teams chat from 6:55am to 2:17pm, Monday through Friday.

 

Submitting Classwork:  All classwork should be submitted through Teams.  If you are having trouble, email jason.mccoy@slps.org.

 

Direct Link to Microsoft Teams: See the login information below.

Teams Log-In Information

• Go to this link.  If it is not clickable, copy it and paste it into the URL bar at the top of your browser:  https://bit.ly/slpsemail 
• Look for “someone@example.com” and type [school username]@slps.org in that box.  If you do not know your school username, email jason.mccoy@slps.org.
• Look for “Password” and type your SLPS computer password into that box.  If you do not know your school password, email jason.mccoy@slps.org.
• Click Teams.  You may need to download Microsoft Teams at this point if you are on a phone.
• Go to your World Lit. or American Lit. team.
• Click “Assignments”.
• Complete the “Distance Learning Survey”.

If you have technical problems, e-mail jason.mccoy@slps.org.

If you have a grade lower than a C, I have contacted you for remediation. If you did not receive your remediation work, email me (jason.mccoy@slps.org).  If you want to know what your grade is, follow the steps here to access SIS 360:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=16gLiqmR55gK947mokobTWNGjgBYzPanB

If you need resources to support you during your quarantine, please let me know. I can connect you with services and provide advice. I can tutor you or your scholar in a variety of subjects and help with tech support. Just let me know what I can help you with. Email jason.mccoy@slps.org. 

I follow Gateway's policy on plagarism and cheating:

Cheating

Plagiarism, cheating, stealing answers, arranging for others to do schoolwork or exams are all considered to be academic dishonesty. Students found doing any of these activities, including final exams, can receive a grade of F or 0 and could face disciplinary action. Parent/guardian is to be notified by the teacher. Teachers are encouraged to provide the student with another opportunity to test with less credit offered. Cheating must be reported in SIS to the alpha-appropriate Assistant Principal.