Class Overview
This semester-long course focuses on developing skills in reading, writing, grammar, and communication through the study of literary genres. Students will examine themes and employ textual evidence in their literary analyses and argumentative writing. Students will explore narrative writing, expanding their vocabulary and knowledge of figurative language. Students will engage with both literary and informational texts, exploring literary elements. The course emphasizes critical thinking, close reading, and textual analysis, and prepares students for future academic endeavors.
About Me
Hello, and nice to meet you! I love teaching freshmen, and I love our curriculum. I have learned a lot from my family, friends, and students, and I am passionate about helping others. My hope for my students is their happiness and health (physical, intellectual, and emotional). No matter where you are in your ELA journey, we'll grow together.
Classes I am Teaching 2025-2026:
1st Block- Planning
2nd Block- Ninth Lit and Comp (Room 1441)
3rd Block- Ninth Lit and Comp - Honors (Room 1441, 3rd lunch)
4th Block- Ninth Lit and Comp (Room 1441)
Availability for tutoring: 2:25-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (except during meetings/duty) & by appointment *Please note this availability might change based on meetings and duty stations*
*Please make sure that you join the correct sections below!*
Google Classroom codes:
1st semester:
2nd block: tkxt6moo
3rd block: uzkpmcou
4th block: ghd34ru7
Advisement: 7gv3po6p
2nd semester:
2nd block: 6xu5gmvw
3rd block: csipqj4a
4th block: dqrkbgo7
Remind codes:
1st semester:
2nd block: @9ela12
3rd block: @9ela13h
4th block: @114ela
Advisement: @vthomasadv
2nd semester:
2nd block: @1ela22
3rd block: @9ela23h
4th block: @9ela24
Course Syllabus: Lit and Comp I
Lit and Comp I - Honors
Schedules: Daily, Advisement, First Week
School Map
RHHS Tip 411
Summer Reading (required for Honors, optional for others)
Supplies –
Three-ring binder (1inch-1 ½ inch preferred, dividers optional)
A CHARGED computer (you must remember to charge it at home)
Lined paper (college ruled preferred)
Pencils
Tissues and hand sanitizer are always welcome