1. Welcome to Language Arts I Advanced! Mr. Sergio Naser English Department Miami Arts Charter School Open House 2014

2. Key Topics: Curriculum Teaching Philosophy Grading & Tutoring Website

3. Curriculum: 1 st Quarter Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Due this Tuesday (September 23 rd ) 2 nd Quarter The Giver by Lois Lowry 3 rd Quarter Breaking Through by Francisco Jiminez 4 th Quarter Holes by Louis Sachar Additional readings, projects, poetry, fiction, & nonfiction.

4. Teaching Philosophy: Focus on writing & communication in terms of Grammar Creativity Parts of speech Spelling & punctuation Student centered Warm up Discussion Notes Quizzes & tests

5. Grading & Tutoring: MAC Grading Style All students need to achieve mastery for each Mastery Assessment (this means an 80% or above) Tutoring Always available B days from 2:00PM to 3:45PM Unless emergency or staff meeting occurs Available afterschool, except on Mondays For writing and communication skills, especially those who speak English as a second language

6. Website Mr. Naser’s MAC Page Please subscribe to email list

7. Please email me with any questions or concerns! snaser@miamiartscharter.net Have a great night & drive safe!