Wall High School

This school year I will be teaching English 11/12 and English 10 CP. Below is a brief description of each class.

English 11/12 Course Overview:
This course is designed for the student who has developed exceptional proficiency in critical reading and thinking as well as advanced writing skills. Students are challenged with numerous fictional literary readings from various genres and related non-fiction. In addition, students may complete writing assignments and alternative interpretations. Students explore the modes of writing on a more structured level; journal writing will address students’ creative talents, while other assignments will be analytical in nature. Students use MLA to conduct problem-based research projects.

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English 10 CP Course Overview:
The English 10 CP course is a survey of American Literature from pre-colonial to present day that includes textbooks, novels, essays, and online resources that can be utilized via Google Classroom and other applications. Students will embrace the approach of the Workshop while working through the course curriculum. Teachers will present mentor texts to model/enrich alongside student selections of works that coincide with each unit of study.
Some highlights include:
The Crucible
Literary Analysis
Book Clubs--Independent Choice
Narrative Writing
The Great Gatsby
Research Writing
Julius Caesar
Unit 1 Overview:
Through our excerpted study of The Crucible, the class will explore a variety of themes that permeate early American literature. Students will piece together historical/sound information amidst the drama of the texts to come to a better understanding of what drove the conflicts of the time period. Exposure to other core texts of the time (i.e. the writing of Jonathan Edwards and indigenous people) and a variety of multimedia (i.e. History Channel documentaries, WebQuests) will provide a well-rounded experience for learners.

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