Megan Elliott English II (World Literature) Megan.Elliott@humbleisd.net

About Me Moved to Kingwood in 1991 Attended Hidden Hollow → Creekwood → Kingwood High School (2004) Graduated an Oklahoma Sooner Taught AP Language and English III at KHS (2015-2018 as Sandvick) Moved to Denver and taught in Douglas County Tenth year in the district and twelfth year overall

Materials Student-Generated Vocabulary no Vocabulary Workshop this year Lord of the Flies by William Golding may be purchased on RevTrak ISBN: 978-0399501487 choose ‘Sandvick’ Class Supplies, please! :) tissues, post-it notes, or flashcards

Support System Area Support Day/Time Instruction Tutoring Tuesday/Thursday A-Block AND by prior appointment Technology Remind Text @elliotteng To 81010 Email Megan.Elliott@humbleisd.net Google Classroom separated by unit/quarter

Reminder School pictures are THIS Friday!

Portrait of a Graduate

Literary Analysis → Research → Constructing an argument Evaluating sources for credibility and relevance

Writing → Collaboration → Literary analysis Introduction email Persuasive argument Research Collaboration → Small group Partner work Presentations

Classroom Environment: ‘Fostering an environment where is acceptable -- and even ‘good’ -- for students to fail.’ Balance of homework Opportunities to have student-choice and self-directed learning