Block 4
Throughout the semester, we will be covering the following units:
*Syllabus:
The Outsiders by: S.E. Hinton (novel)
Research Project- paper & presentation (research skills: annotating, paraphrasing, citations, MLA Works cited)
Grammar, Literary terms, & Figurative Language
Reading Skills
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At the beginning of class, we will do mini-lessons on grammar to improve writing skills.
Grammar assessments will also be given for homework on a weekly basis.
Assignments are accepted one late for a penalty of -5, after one day, the assignment is a zero- responsibility & accountability!
As per district policy, students have two days to make-up absentee work for each day out. Make-up work in classroom and check Google Classroom.
Ms. Amorin is available after school for tutoring upon request.
***** Please go to Ms. Amorin's or Mrs. Sanchez's GOOGLE CLASSROOM for daily assignments, notes, presentations, lessons, games, reviews, grammar practice, ESL resources, etc...******