ELA 5-6 American Literature and composition

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Our Focus: American Literature

My Website: You can find important information about the class and links to some of the stories that we will read (that are not in the textbook)

So, what will we be covering this year? Thematic approach to American Literature Vocabulary (SAT Prep) Grammar (practical usage) Composition Close Reading

Your Novels: of mice and men fallen Angels Your Play: The crucible

What types of essays will we write? Informative/Explanatory (mostly responses to literature) Argumentative (there will be a research essay as well as a persuasive speech)

Vocabulary? 15 words a month (10 for Dec. and May) Quiz at the end of the month Cumulative quiz per semester Words taken from SAT lists Words used in context of writing

Grammar? Practical approach Common mistakes Sentence structure

My Goals Help improve your ability to think while you write Help improve your ability to close read Prepare you for ELA 7-8, ENG 101/102 or AP Senior English Help you clarify some basic grammar rules Enlarge your vocabulary

You have three assignments due this week! 10 interesting facts! (Tomorrow) Intro survey! (Friday) Intro Essay! (Friday)

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questions? I have always been much better at asking questions than knowing what the answers were. - Bill James

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Need to see anything from today’s presentation? This power point is on our home page! And if you are tech free you will need to complete this at home! It is worth points as well! Thanks! ELA 5-6 Student Survey