1. Welcome to OPEN HOUSE 2016 Rachel Brooks 472 - 5730
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Welcome to
OPEN HOUSE 2016
Rachel Brooks
Mesa High • Room 503
SeniorEnglish 1

2. Senior English Last program of study before graduation.
This class is for the highly capable, committed and motivated student who enjoys thought-provoking reading and discussion. Or wants to graduate..
Students in my class should have:
a desire to develop a greater depth of learning
intellectual curiosity
self-direction/motivation
time management skills
a desire to graduate and to grow

3. Give students the skills and education necessary to be successful after graduating high school
Whether they be headed to a university, community college, straight into the workplace, etc.
Encourage students to become critical thinkers, readers, and writers.
Facilitate collaboration between peers.
Engage students in the reading process, reading a variety of genres and a range of topics.
Senior English Goals

4. Senior Standards
Senior English is aligned to AZCCRS (Common Core) State Standards.
These standards account for the reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language aspects of Senior English.
Students are expected to prove mastery all standards in order to pass Senior English.
Additionally, Senior English is aligned with the Arizona Workplace Employability Standards.
These standards relate to the skills necessary to be successful in the workplace (punctuality, effective collaboration, behaviors, etc)
Students will be expected to create goals, action plans, and reflect on these goals throughout the year.

5. Intro to the Classroom Meet Ms. Brooks Textbooks and materials used
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Intro to
the Classroom
Meet Ms. Brooks
Textbooks and materials used
Journal Writing
District Contest
Grade Portal 2

6. Senior English Curriculum
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Senior English Curriculum
Vocabulary & Grammar
Novel studies: Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, various short stories and poems
Non-fiction studies: College and Career Articles, Student-led research.
Writing 3

7. Year at a Glance … Semester 1: Shakespeare
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Year at a Glance …
Semester 1: Shakespeare
Taming of the Shrew/ A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Hamlet
Sonnets
Semester 2: Career Unit/Serial
Research Careers Presentations
Serial Podcasts
Other pieces of literature as needed 4

8. Essays… A variety of essays throughout the year
Argumentative
Personal Narrative
Poetry Analysis
Debate 
Research Paper
Some student essays submitted to district writing contest

9. Grading… It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3...
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Grading…
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3...
Based on cumulative points throughout the semester
Extra credit opportunities on occasion
Final is worth 10% of the semester grade 6

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Finally…
If you have questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Carry On! 7