What We Will Read….. ESSENTIAL The Cay by Theodore Taylor war (wwii), racism, survival, perspective A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Live in the past, present, and future; drama Coraline by Neil Gaiman fantasy/horror genres, exploration of different aspects of the film The Diary of Anne Frank (end of year) war (wwii), antisemitism, survival, perspective Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt 1967-1968 school year, identity, growing up Short stories, poetry, news articles

What We Will Write….. ESSENTIAL Introductory Essay:background, scholastic career, goals writing diagnostic, allows me to know who my students are Tunnel Vision Narrative (Perspective Unit) the ability to focus on a goal vs. having a narrow mindset Core Assessment research based, argumentative (logos, pathos, ethos) Free writes, poetry, letters and emails

What these English classes are all about..... essential Becoming a better communicator, thinker, teammate Presentation skills Individual expression through thought The elements of fiction and drama

How Grades Will Be Earned three of the four marking periods… varies Homework & Classwork 20% Quizzes & Tests 40% Projects & Alternate Assessments 40%

The other marking period Homework & Classwork 10% Quizzes & Tests 25% Projects & Alternate Assessments 25% Core Assessment 40%

Best way to keep up with the class for the beginning of the school year: Schoolwires site (through the Tohickon website>> Teacher websites) Homework, PowerPoints, and assignments will be available

Thank you for coming to back to school night! If you ever have any questions or concerns, please email me at nharris@cbsd.org Or you can reach me at 267-893-3300 ext. 3376

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They will get a few grammar tips here and there Your versus you’re There versus their VERSUS they’re What it actually means when you say, in a condescending tone, “I could care less!” ….Or the word “literally” AND MORE