1. Developing Literacy Skills
CRHS South
English 11/12 LRC
Developing Literacy Skills
Mrs. Upham
&
Mrs. Griesel

2. Classic & Contemporary
English 11/12 LRC
Course Overview
*A Graduation
Project Course
Reading
Classic & Contemporary
Literature
Writing
A Variety of
Forms, Styles,
and Modes
Vocabulary
Development
and
Word Study
Research
Technology Usage

3. Literature The Five People You Meet in Heaven By Mitch Albom
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian By
Sherman Alexie
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
By Mitch Albom
Ship Breaker By
Paolo Bacigalupi
Between Shades of Gray
By Ruta Sepetys
Lovely, Dark and Deep
By Amy McNamara

4. Writing Criterion Online Writing Evaluation: Also…
Web-based program that evaluates a student's writing skills
Within seconds it provides scored reporting and diagnostic feedback to both writing instructors and students.
Essays are drafted and submitted. Students receive a holistic score with problem-solving annotations right in the text
Also…
Students will also use Grammar Bytes and Grammar Grabbers for reference and instruction

5. Vocabulary Goals: Vocabulary Expansion
Prepare for standardized tests such as the Keystone Exams
*The program will be supplemented with vocabulary from the literature as well.

6. Assessment
Each assignment will be weighed individually. Assessments will be varied and will include formal tests, individual & group projects, oral presentations, work portfolios, and writing samples. District Standards are as follows: A= , B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, etc.

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