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Elements of Literature and Composition: 10 Honors Curriculum is skills based, rigorous, and solidifies the student's foundation before going on to English 11 Honors or 11 AP.

Ms. Kim’s Background B.A. in English from Rutgers University M.A.T in English from The College of NJ This is my 13th year of teaching at MHS and 8th year of teaching 10 Honors :) I have had the privilege of teaching all four grades here at MHS.

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Contact Information: The absolute best way to contact me is by email: tkim@mtsd.us After school help: Thursdays in B1107 Also Available: First half of Quiet Study period 1B Available by appointment: 4B and Tuesdays and Wednesday from 2:10- 3:10

Focus: Critical Reading- Close Reading: Read critically to determine theme and central ideas; analyze characters; analyze word choice (stylistic and linguistic devices) to determine tone and mood; determine author's point of view or purpose Writing- developing and expanding the analytical essay; research writing; using descriptive and figurative language in narrative pieces Public Speaking- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussion and gain confidence speaking in front of the class through presentations, recitations, and Socratic Seminars.

Focus: Vocabulary Development- emphasis on context clues and critical reading; parts of speech; making connections with the text and not memorizing definitions (most of the vocabulary words assigned to the students are selected from the texts they read as well as CCSS grade level vocabulary words) Grammar- assist with the writing process and enhance editing skills; application

What we will be reading: Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Uncle Tom’s Children by Richard Wright Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Othello by William Shakespeare The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Various short stories, poetry, nonfiction articles, and persuasive speeches

Types of Writing Narrative Writing Journal Responses Research Writing Formal Response Writing Literary Analysis Persuasive Speech