Developing Literacy Skills CRHS South   English 11/12 LRC Developing Literacy Skills   Mrs. Upham & Mrs. Griesel http://www.crsd.org

Classic & Contemporary English 11/12 LRC Course Overview *A Graduation Project Course Reading Classic & Contemporary Literature Writing A Variety of Forms, Styles, and Modes Vocabulary Development and Word Study Research Technology Usage

Literature The Five People You Meet in Heaven By Mitch Albom The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian By Sherman Alexie The Five People You Meet in Heaven By Mitch Albom Ship Breaker By Paolo Bacigalupi Between Shades of Gray By Ruta Sepetys Lovely, Dark and Deep By Amy McNamara

Writing Criterion Online Writing Evaluation: Also… Web-based program that evaluates a student's writing skills Within seconds it provides scored reporting and diagnostic feedback to both writing instructors and students. Essays are drafted and submitted. Students receive a holistic score with problem-solving annotations right in the text Also… Students will also use Grammar Bytes and Grammar Grabbers for reference and instruction

Vocabulary Goals: Vocabulary Expansion Prepare for standardized tests such as the Keystone Exams *The program will be supplemented with vocabulary from the literature as well.

Assessment Each assignment will be weighed individually. Assessments will be varied and will include formal tests, individual & group projects, oral presentations, work portfolios, and writing samples. District Standards are as follows: A= 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, etc.

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