Basic American Literature & Composition Mr. Wright Portable Land!

How is “basic” different from “regular” language arts? All work is completed in class Start from paragraphs then build to full essays Some reading assignments are adapted Lots of work time Lots of individual attention and conferencing

What Kids Learn in BAL SPRINGBOARD curriculum Research based Supports Common Core (National Standards) Meets educational goals articulated by business/industry/colleges

Springboard Unit #1 Survey on the American Dream/paper Primary/secondary sources Argumentative writing Poems / essays / editorials / play / short story/music / film Sentence structure Early American movements

THE GOALS OF BALS High school graduation (credit/tests) Options for the senior year (College Writing, Individualized Reading, etc.) Options after high school (2 year, 4 year, military, apprenticeships)

Writing Persuasive / argumentation / analysis Preparation for community and technical colleges Reading/understanding/responding to research Work portfolio & Career Fair Senior Portfolio assignments

Grades & Parent Contact Skyward / Family Access Skyward / Student Access 8 progress reports a year Phone calls if grades go under 70% Grade conferences with each student Email via my teacher webpage

Other . . . Extra credit Late work Electronics policy Attendance

Preparing for the Senior Year

What Juniors Can Do Now Work on Senior Portfolio Think about 4 post-high school options Attend Career Center presentations Attend Beyond High School Night Attend Greater Auburn Career Conference

Important Testing Dates October: Free PSAT (October 16th) Free SAT @ ARHS on April 16th SAT Prep ARHS prep classes satonlinecourse.org ASVAB: November 19th and April 1st

More Dates Nov. 8-9 College Fair http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/FallNCF/Pages/Seattle.aspx October 16: PSAT (free) October 23rd: College Night for Seniors @ AMHS, 7 PM January 16th: Financial Aid Night, ARHS 7 PM February 6th: Beyond High School Night April 16: Free SAT for juniors April: Greater Auburn Career Conference

Involvement Sports Activities Out-of-school activities Volunteer Pick a few things and do them well.