1. Introduction to Literature:
Teacher: Mr. Mechem
Class: 1-Liceo

2. What is Literature? Literature includes all written works.
Especially works of significant cultural importance.
Not only written works.
Literature reveals culture, thoughts, and ideas.

3. Is Literature Art? Consider what Art does:
Art Explores
Art Expresses
Art Communicates
Art Entertains
Art Motivates
Literature does all of these things, and more! Whether fiction or non-fiction, Literature is certainly a form of art.

4. Why do we Read? There are two main reasons why we read:
Reading to learn
Reading to be entertained

5. Reading to Learn What can we learn from reading? How to: Instructions
History
Languages
Ideas, Philosophy

6. Reading for Fun How can we enjoy reading? Humor
Escapism (entering another world)
Reduce stress
Using your imagination
Adventure

7. Why should you read? Reading benefits you in many ways
Better vocabulary
Better writing skills
Reduce stress
Be smarter, longer!
Improved focus and concentration

8. Classroom Rules Remain seated during the class
Raise your hand when you want to talk
Respect your classmates, and your teacher
English only!
Keep the room clean, no food/drink
All work must be your own
Ask questions!

9. My Expectations: Arrive on time and sit in your assigned seat
Complete all assignments on time
Late assignments will not be accepted
Bring all materials to class
Pens/Pencils, Highlighters, notebooks
Participate!
A weekly grade is given
Follow my instructions
Do this and you’ll pass, I promise.

10. Grading 10
Perfect format and length, message is clear, creative, error-free 9
Proper format and length, no spelling or grammar errors 8
Very good format/length, few spelling/grammar errors 7
Correct format, good length, some spelling/grammar errors 6
Correct format, more than required length 5
Correct format, required length, meets standard 4
Correct format, short 3
Incorrect format, short 2
Incorrect theme, format, and length 1
Does not meet any of the minimum requirements
Not turned in on time

11. Resources
All class assignments and resources will be posted online at:
MechemAtRaimondi.wordpress.com
I will post links to ebooks that you can download. To read them on your computer/ipad/kindle etc.. You should download Calibre.