English II prepares students for school, career, and life through skills based reading and writing workshop. Students read independent, book club, and whole class texts while also writing in a variety of genres.
Book (student choice)
Notebook (single subject spiral, composition book, or journal)
Pencil & pens
Laptop (with charger)
Each day of class will include two workshops: reading workshop and writing workshop. A workshop consists of the following three steps:
Mini-Lesson: teacher models a strategy
Workshop: student practice.
Debrief: students share with each other.
Cycle 1: Personal Essay
Cycle 2: Fiction
Cycle 3: Argument
Cycle 4: Multimodal
Cycle 5: Poetry
Cycle 6: Graphic Novel
Advanced English II prepares students for school, career, and life through skills based reading and writing workshop. Students read independent, book club, and whole class texts while also writing in a variety of genres. Advanced English II also prepares students for AP and Duel-enrollment English classes.
Book (student choice)
Notebook (single subject spiral, composition book, or journal)
Pencil & pens
Laptop (with charger)
Each day of class will include two workshops: reading workshop and writing workshop. A workshop consists of the following three steps:
Mini-Lesson: teacher models a strategy
Workshop: student practice.
Debrief: students share with each other.
Cycle 1: Personal Essay
Cycle 2: Fiction
Cycle 3: Argument
Cycle 4: Multimodal
Cycle 5: Poetry
Cycle 6: Graphic Novel
English II prepares students for college, career, and life through skills based reading and writing workshop. Students read independent, book club, and whole class texts while also writing in a variety of genres.
Book (student choice)
Notebook (single subject spiral, composition book, or journal)
Pencil & pens
Laptop (with charger)
Each day of class will include two workshops: reading workshop and writing workshop. A workshop consists of the following three steps:
Mini-Lesson: teacher models a strategy
Workshop: student practice.
Debrief: students share with each other.
Cycle 1: Personal Essay
Cycle 2: Memoir
Cycle 3: Argument
Cycle 4: Multimodal
Cycle 5: Poetry, Song, Drama, & Film
Cycle 6: Multigenre
ABOUT ME
I graduated from UT Austin with a Bachelor's degree in English and History and a teaching certification through the UTeach-Liberal Arts program. This will be my sixth year of teaching!
I'm also proud to say that I'm a former Ranger student! Many of my fondest memories in the classroom are from my time here at Vista, and as a teacher, I've made it my goal to "prepare students to be the best for the world" as readers & writers. I'm looking forward to learning from all of you and I hope you learn from me as well! I'm excited for a great year!