english 10 honors
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English 10 Honors. Ms. Lisa Fiorilli [email protected]. Background and Experience. GMU—Masters in English with a concentration in Teaching Writing and Literature Bowling Green State University, Ohio—Bachelor of Music 13 th year in Education/10 th year of teaching for LCPS/3rd at LCHS - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Ms. Lisa [email protected]
Background and ExperienceGMU—Masters in English with a
concentration in Teaching Writing and Literature
Bowling Green State University, Ohio—Bachelor of Music
13th year in Education/10th year of teaching for LCPS/3rd at LCHS
Previous experience at Stone Bridge High School, H-B Woodlawn in Arlington, The University of Massachusetts
English 10 Honors:a typical blockWarm up: grammar or vocabulary mini-
lesson and/or practice; journal writing.SSRLiterature or writing lessonGroup or individual workWhole class discussionWriting and research with the computersRecord homework in agendasUse VISION
Grading/ClarityFormative – 0 %Homework assignments (5-10 points)Class assignments/journals (5-10 points)Rough drafts (30-50 points)VISION forum posts (5-10 points)Summative – 100%Projects and presentations (20-60 points)Journals (5-10 points)Quizzes (10-15 points) Tests (30-50 points)Final draft papers (50-100 points total)
So far we have: Used a formula to write an autobiographical
poemWritten a timed writing as a diagnosticLearned and applied the RAFT Writing
StrategyRead two current nonfiction articlesBegun reading the epic poem BeowulfParticipated in two small group discussions
So far we have:Discussed the hero’s journey, courage,
loyalty, leadership, reputation, generosityEngaged in Silent Sustained ReadingPracticed with new vocab words and taken a
vocab quiz
Future AssignmentsPersuasive writing: Students will work to
understand and analyze essays and print media and learn ways to present an organized argument.
Homework: comprehension questions and journals, grammar and vocabulary practice, note taking using Cornell notes as they read or watch video presentations
BeowulfBig Question ResearchMultimedia projects: students will collaborate to
organize and present literary analysis and research
Check VISION and ClarityVISIONloudounvision.netLog in: find my class by typing “LCH Fiorilli 10”Use Password: guestCLARITYZ, X, gradeCheck the CMS/LCHS home page for links for info/link to VISION/other resources
Email me anytime with questions: [email protected]