Students are expected to read
two books per month. An updated reading log should be maintained
and kept in the LA folder. Extra credit can be earned by reading
more than is required.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary tests are bi-weekly.
"Vocabulary words in the real world." — Find your vocab words in
books, magazines, or the newspaper and earn extra credit.
Topics of Interest
Values
in LIterature
Civil Rights
Movie Reviews
Elements
of Fiction
Harlem Renaissance
Literary Analysis
CT
Authors
Holocaust
"Poetry in Motion"
Fireside
Stories
Plagiarism
Elaboration Techniques
Written Work
Although persuasive writing is
reviewed, students are required to write a variety of pieces with
an emphasis on strategies for revision. Work is graded for content
as well as grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Long Term Assignments
English- writing a movie review
Reading- Holocaust book review due 5/20, CT author book - begin 5/13, read The Outsiders- 6/2-6/13.
