In this course, students will concentrate on the four areas of language arts - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - with a focus on viewing literary works through reader response, psychological, and new critical lenses.
While reading, emphasis will be placed on the discussion of structure, theme, plot, characters, and setting. While writing, students will use the writing process and concentrate on writing with good organization, clarity, and proper formatting.
In addition, students will study grammar and vocabulary each week in preparation for the ACT test.
Vocabulary Units 1-3
Independent Reading
Ready Player One - Cline
Outliers - Gladwell
StudySync Units 1 & 2
Vocabulary Units 4-6
ACT preparation
Literature TBD
VIRTUAL DAY INFORMATION:
All class activities and assignments are posted daily at our Google Classroom page. Expectations for remote learning will be shared with students.
On Virtual Learning days, the assigned work will be posted by 10:00 a.m. Unless noted otherwise, the work should be completed by class time the following day.
Google Meet will be open for an office hour from 10:15-11:15.
GRADING INFORMATION
Final grades will be figured according to the district's 90/80/70/60 scale. You can check your scores and grades online, but please do not do so during class unless you ask first. I work hard to be prompt and accurate. Let me know if you see any mistakes, of course. I will fix them.