1. Elements of Literature and Composition: Honors
New Common Core State Standards- Curriculum is skills based, rigorous, and solidifies the student's foundation before going on to AP English or Honors English Junior year.

2. Ms. Kim’s Background I’m a mom too.
B.A. in English from Rutgers University
M.A. in Teaching from The College of New Jersey
This is my twelfth year of teaching at MHS, and I have taught all grades here.

3. Focus:
Writing- developing and expanding the analytical essay; research writing; using descriptive and figurative language in narrative pieces
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
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.

4. 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

5. What we will be reading”
Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Uncle Tom’s Children by Ricard 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

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