To Do List: English 1 students have been assigned the "All About Me" project which is due Tuesday September 2. This is a simple project consisting of a visual representation of their personality. They have had a week to ask questions and a 3 day break to finish it. I will take 10 points off for every day late. Mr. A
English 1
Textbook: Prentice Hall Literature
Major reading selections include:
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Homer's Odyssey
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
Course Description:
In English 1, students will become acquainted with basic literary elements and learn to apply them to various novels, works of poetry, short stories, and works of Drama. Students will also study non-fiction, the writing process and basic research techniques, as well as writing responses to open ended questions. Students are expected to write every class period and they will read every class period. These two skills are the foundation for academic success for the next four years of high school.
Supplies:
Students will need the following items in order to be successful students:
Notebook/3 ring binder: Used to keep all of your class materials
Dividers: These are used to organize your binder
black ink pens, blue ink pens, #2 pencils:
Work submitted in any other color will not be accepted. In preparation for college students need to show that they take their work seriously if they want to be taken seriously.
College ruled paper (preferable): Used for writing
Highlighters: Green or Yellow work best
1 box Kleenex and hand sanitizer (optional extra credit)
A positive attitude
Textbook: Prentice Hall Literature
Major reading selections include:
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Homer's Odyssey
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
Course Description:
In English 1, students will become acquainted with basic literary elements and learn to apply them to various novels, works of poetry, short stories, and works of Drama. Students will also study non-fiction, the writing process and basic research techniques, as well as writing responses to open ended questions. Students are expected to write every class period and they will read every class period. These two skills are the foundation for academic success for the next four years of high school.
Supplies:
Students will need the following items in order to be successful students:
Notebook/3 ring binder: Used to keep all of your class materials
Dividers: These are used to organize your binder
black ink pens, blue ink pens, #2 pencils:
Work submitted in any other color will not be accepted. In preparation for college students need to show that they take their work seriously if they want to be taken seriously.
College ruled paper (preferable): Used for writing
Highlighters: Green or Yellow work best
1 box Kleenex and hand sanitizer (optional extra credit)
A positive attitude