1. English 9 Honors Welcome Parents!

2. About Me Graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1988 with a BA in English and in 1996 with MA in Communication Arts My 9 th year at Saint Joe and my 26th year teaching Contact Information: Email me at aobrien@saintjoehigh.com

3. Keys to Success Ask Questions Review Rubrics During Writing Process Participate in Class Discussion Read Actively Take Good Notes Stay Organized Take risks Consult Calendar

4. Reading Literary Terms Close Reading Textual Support Literature Circles Personal Reading Themes: Coming of Age, Dreams and Ambitions, Dystopia, Justice “Books are a more reliable guide through the world’s snaking trails and knotted conundrums than anything else I know.” -- Annie Dillard

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6. Writing 6 Plus 1 Traits of Effective Writing Rubrics Peer Editing Mini Lessons/Workshop Composition Notebook

7. Speaking and Listening Socratic Seminar Presentations Small Group Discussion Whole Class Discussion

8. Vocabulary Word of the Day Word Parts 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know Words Incorporated in Writing Vocabulary from Literature

9. Technology Turnitin.com iMovie PowerPoint Beyond Paperless Work in Progress