1. COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME, PARENTS!
Karen Malone
English Department
Tonight’s information can be found on my website on the “10 E” Tab:

2. Previously Addressed Procedures
Daily responsibilities
Absences
Grading
Copies available on “10 E” tab on my website.
Class procedures

3. Curriculum Overview: Literature Writing Spelling Vocabulary Book
Consistent with NYS Common Core Learning Standards
Literature
Writing
Spelling
Vocabulary Book
Grammar
Speaking
Listening
10th Grade
Curriculum
Overview

4. 10 ENRICHED LITERATURE FALL SEMESTER
Students will analyze themes
and structure in fiction such as:
Beowulf
Short Stories
Animal Farm
Macbeth
Outside reading
Students will read, interpret, and analyze informational material such as:
Print and online
news articles
 Non-fiction
 Non-print text

5. 10 ENRICHED LITERATURE SPRING SEMESTER
Students will analyze themes
and structure in fiction such as:
Frankenstein/Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Curious Incident
Lord of the Flies
Selected Poems
Students will read, interpret, and analyze informational material such as:
Print and online
news articles
 Non-fiction
 Non-print text

6. WRITING – 10th GRADE
Students will continue to use the writing process to develop compositions and writings that demonstrate an understanding of tone, point of view, style, organization, author’s purpose, and audience.
Literary analysis
Journal entries: focus on writing to inform, entertain, persuade, advise, describe, and personal experience
Regents style essays
Research skills/Annotated bibliography
Reader’s Response
Creative composition
Poetry
Web Quests
Non-print text

7. Question: In addition to the curriculum content, what do you feel is most important for your students to take away from your class?
Intelligence is not a destination, it is a journey. (Shamelessly plagiarized)
You can’t think outside the box until you have a box.
Discussions that occur in class are important for our collective understanding.
It’s perfectly fine (and appreciated!) to have opinions that are different than mine or anyone else’s!

8. eSV Handouts for tonight are available on my eSchool View website.
Click on my name in the CHS staff directory.

12. On a computer near you… Electronic Grade Book (Infinite Campus)

13. English Department Grades
70 % Assements (Tests, Quizzes, Writings, Projects)
30% Classwork, Homework, and Participation

14. Extra help: Tuesday afternoons in Room 140 or by appointment.

15. FORMULA FOR SUCCESS: A partnership to uncover the unique potential of every child.
“If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, place some responsibilities on their shoulders.”
-Abigail Van Buren ME
YOU

16. Worth Quoting
“Adolescence is that period in a child’s life when parents become most difficult!”
~Anonymous~

17. That’s All Folks!
Any Questions?