1. About me:  20 th year teaching English  Attended Loyola University for undergraduate and graduate school  Pursuing a Doctoral degree in Literacy at Judson University Welcome, Parents of the class of 2014!

2.  Personal Statement  Reflective Essay  Proposal Essay  Evaluative Essay  Compare/Contrast using independent novel  Research (All essays minus the first two are argumentative and will be accompanied by a presentation of ideas)  Articles of the week  Language workshops

3. Late Work This is a workshop-model class. Students use the Chromebooks to compose their writing assignments and have class time to do so. I specify a time when they must be finished with a final draft and then I evaluate that draft online. Absent Work Make up work within one week of return Information and handouts posted on Advanced Writing Google Calendar which I have shared with the students.

4.  Rewrites --may revise any major assignment that has earned a grade of C- or higher  Literacy Center

5.  Ask your student specific questions about what he/she is reading.  Encourage extra reading at home.  Help proofread essays; the more eyes on the essay the better.  Encourage your student to grade his or her paper with the rubric.  Encourage students to use the Literacy Center.

6. Contacting me By phone: 815.479.0404 ext. 125 9:10am-9:50am12:30pm-1:30pm  E-mail: vbillimack@d155.org