1. Open House: Fall, 2015- World Lit

2. Welcome to Gr. 11 World Literature- Ms. Kim Lehman

3. Text Book

4. First Semester: Literary Analysis
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Research, write, cite an essay on the background of Afghanistan
Read and analyze the novel, The Kite Runner – discussion groups will be used as will in-class timed essays on the novel
Study “the hero’s journey” and archetypes
Examine/analyze Oedipus
Solidify skills for FISHBOWL/Socratic Seminar
Demonstrate grade-level writing skill for the informative analysis essay
Grammar/writing work as needed
Written analysis-- overall focus
Analysis & discussion of Hamlet
Practice timed writings with literature using citations to support arguments
Analyze multiple interpretations of and adapting speeches
Blogging, annotated bibliography exposeure
Grammar/writing work as needed

5. Open House: Fall, 2015

6. Welcome to Gr. 10 American Literature- Ms. Kim Lehman

7. Text Book

8. Late Work Policy: The Classroom Basics: Excused Absence: 2 days
Grading percentages: A B C D
Gradebook Weighting Percentages:
Daily Assigned Homework: 30%
Other [ Discussions, projects, in-class things]: 20%
Tests, quizzes or assessments: 40%
Bonus work with content-related things I okay: 10%
Late Work Policy:
Excused Absence: 2 days
Unexcused: “C” is the highest

9. Final Exam & Semester Grade
Qrt 1: 42.5%
Qrt 2: %
Final: 15%
Essay
Objective Bubble Test
Socratic Discussion

10.
I “sign-off” usually by 3:30PM and check again at 7:30AM
I often write responses during 8th hr 
My schedule: I teach hrs 1,2,3,5, and 6.
4th = Duty-free lunch
7th = ERC / writing lab
8th = Prep hour for lesson planning and
grading papers, copying, etc….

11. Extra Help from Me 
I am flexible -- your student simply needs to talk with me and we will work it out. FYI: I have two sons at JM so I am sometimes bound by their school, sports, and job needs. If I can stay after longer for your student, I will do so 

12. – under Academics / English/ Kim Lehman
I post my documents, PowerPoints and assignments as quickly as possible- usually end- of-day or the next.
My website is still on the JMHS web page
– under Academics / English/ Kim Lehman

13. First Quarter Overview:
Personal Narrative
Native American stories and the oral tradition / examining contemporary lit for influence by oral traditions
Author’s point of view, purpose and tone with fiction and nonfiction
Book discussion groups using the “FISHBOWL” and/or the “Socratic Seminar” technique
Grammar and writing techniques as needed

14. Second Quarter Overview:
Poetry Analysis / use of TPCASTT
Lit Circle Groups / reading novels of choice from the JM book room—continued use of the FISHBOWL /Socratic techniques – if time
Theme and Concept Analysis and Comparison
Artistic Medium Analysis using SOAPSTone strategy
Play analysis- The Crucible
Grammar and writing techniques as needed

15. My goal for your child and my student: 
1. …master the standards at the highest
level possible
… solidify reading and analysis skills such
… continue to encourage a love of reading… continue to stress the importance of being a fluent reader – see the connections to the real world and the benefits of reading ideas from world cultures
…help them continue to grow and mature as critical thinkers in an ever changing and technologically advanced society
…to have confidence in themselves and their own skills and readers, writers and thinkers
My goal for your child and my student: 
Accountable for
self and school responsibilities- try hard, do the work, be successful.