1. Mrs. Leinbaugh Room 2304 Literary Analysis and Composition I
Curriculum Night 2015
Mrs. Leinbaugh
Room 2304
Literary Analysis and Composition I

2. Brief Overview of the 9th Grade Curriculum
Independent Reading and Book Clubs
Foundations of Storytelling
The Odyssey
The Alchemist
Book Clubs
Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Literary Analysis Essay (argumentative)
Narrative Essay
Theme
Short stories
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet
Clips from both movie versions (Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 & Baz Luhrmann’s 1996).

3. Freshman English
Throughout the year, students read a variety of both nonfiction and fiction literature. Although most units have one single anchor text, complementary texts and materials are used to enhance and further develop student understanding of the units’ concepts. Students may benefit from having their own copy of the texts, but it is not required.

4. Late Work
Daily :
Late work for daily grades will be accepted for a maximum grade of 50.
Major:
All major grades are writing assignments or major projects with a writing portion.
Late major grades lose 10 points per day late– may be turned in until the end of the 6 weeks for a 50.
Test and Papers-50%
Reading- 20%
Daily Work -20% 
Final Exam-10% 

5. Homework
Independent reading: 2-3 hours per week required for all students
Any assignments not completed in class

6. Why independent reading is important…
The more you read, the better you are likely to do on measures of reading achievement, and the more you will grow your vocabulary
New research shows students who regularly read for pleasure also have improved math test scores
The average American college graduate only reads 5 books in his/her post-college lifetime.
Reading develops a person’s ability to write. A good writer is a good reader.

7. tutorials Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 2:16-4:16
Any other times you must make an appointment with me.

8. Grades
Grades will be updated weekly. Skyward gives you the ability to see real-time grades and attendance.

9. Heather Leinbaugh LeinbaughH@Issaquah.wednet.edu Leinbaugh.weebly.com
Contact Information
Heather Leinbaugh Leinbaugh.weebly.com

10. Open House Bell Schedule
6:30 Parents Arrive and report to their student’s 1st period class
6:35-6:45 Announcements and will be prompted to begin video
6:45-6: st Period
7:00-7: nd Period
7:15 - 7: rd Period
7:30-7: th Period
7:45 - 7: th Period
8: : th Period