2. Freshman English Dave Mattas (619) 644-1940 # 187 dmattas@helixcharter.net Dave Mattas (619) 644-1940 # 187 dmattas@helixcharter.net

3. My Background / Chicago / B.A. George Mason University 2002 / M.T. University of Virginia 2006 / San Diego / Chicago / B.A. George Mason University 2002 / M.T. University of Virginia 2006 / San Diego

4. Course Objectives / Students will: / Reflect on their unique, literacy history / Cultivate self-awareness and critical skills as readers and thinkers / Grow in eloquence and confidence as writers and speakers / Students will: / Reflect on their unique, literacy history / Cultivate self-awareness and critical skills as readers and thinkers / Grow in eloquence and confidence as writers and speakers

5. Student Support … / Grade printouts every two weeks / Updated grades online / Phone calls home / Wednesday Tutorial I, 8:55-9:40 & Weekdays after school / Writing Lab in room 235, every day 3-5 / Grade printouts every two weeks / Updated grades online / Phone calls home / Wednesday Tutorial I, 8:55-9:40 & Weekdays after school / Writing Lab in room 235, every day 3-5

6. Year at a Glance / Refuge: critical reading, annotating, precis / Poetry and Short Story: / Literary Terms / Research Paper- Teen Issues / Of Mice and Men / Romeo and Juliet / Refuge: critical reading, annotating, precis / Poetry and Short Story: / Literary Terms / Research Paper- Teen Issues / Of Mice and Men / Romeo and Juliet

7. In the near future… / Parent Shadow Day (August 22, Wed)

8. Any Questions? Dave Mattas (619) 644-1940 x187 dmattas@helixcharter.net Dave Mattas (619) 644-1940 x187 dmattas@helixcharter.net