Welcome Parents!!!Welcome Parents!!!

English 11English 11

American LiteratureAmerican Literature

Contact Information

Mr. Michael LongoMr. Michael Longo

610.579.7703610.579.7703

longom@garnetvalleyschools.com

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Personal Information

• Villanova University- B.A. (Business Villanova University- B.A. (Business minor)minor)

• Cabrini College- Education Degree Cabrini College- Education Degree • Wilmington University- M.EdWilmington University- M.Ed

• English Teacher- 10 yearsEnglish Teacher- 10 years• MBNA America- 11 yearsMBNA America- 11 years• Live within the districtLive within the district• Hobbies- Everything family (coaching, Hobbies- Everything family (coaching,

kids)kids)

Teaching Philosophy

““IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS!!!”IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS!!!”

• Become active, consistent readersBecome active, consistent readers

• Become proficient writers Become proficient writers

• Appreciate the language / subject Appreciate the language / subject content content

• Become better young adults- Become better young adults-

Envision their futures /’personal legends’Envision their futures /’personal legends’

Course Curriculum

• Divided into three distinct sections-

LiteratureLiterature

Writing Writing GrammarGrammar

Course Curriculum

LITERATURELITERATURE

American Literature SurveyAmerican Literature Survey

American Literature Novel StudyAmerican Literature Novel Study

Independent ReadingIndependent Reading

Course Curriculum

WRITINGWRITING

• Reinforce Writing Mechanics/OrganizationReinforce Writing Mechanics/Organization

• Write Effectively- Write Effectively- Focus-Content-Organization-Sentences-Focus-Content-Organization-Sentences-

ConventionsConventions

• Various Essay TypesVarious Essay Types

PersuasivePersuasive, Informative, Creative, Informative, Creative

Course Curriculum

GRAMMAR GRAMMAR (focus on SAT success)(focus on SAT success)

• In-depth review of mechanics and In-depth review of mechanics and usageusage

Will review about eight different unitsWill review about eight different units

• Not taught ‘mutually exclusive’ from Not taught ‘mutually exclusive’ from literature and writingliterature and writing

Need to identify within literature and Need to identify within literature and include within writingsinclude within writings

Why These Areas?

To prepare for:To prepare for:

KeystonesKeystones

SATsSATs

CollegeCollege

CareersCareers

LifeLife

Hidden (Soft) Curriculum

BE BETTER INDIVIDUALS / IMPROVE DAILYBE BETTER INDIVIDUALS / IMPROVE DAILY

•Be Responsible and RespectfulBe Responsible and Respectful

•Be Objective and AccountableBe Objective and Accountable

•Listen and Follow DirectionsListen and Follow Directions

•Prioritize and Manage Time EffectivelyPrioritize and Manage Time Effectively

•Review and Study- Don’t Cram!!!Review and Study- Don’t Cram!!!

•Work on areas of opportunity/needWork on areas of opportunity/need

•Self- AdvocateSelf- Advocate

Hidden CurriculumBe… Be…

ApproachableApproachable

AccountableAccountable

AdaptableAdaptable

AdvocateAdvocate

EnthusiasticEnthusiastic

ObjectiveObjective

OrganizedOrganized

PositivePositive

ResponsibleResponsible

ReliableReliable

VocalVocal

Display… Display…

ConfidenceConfidence

CompassionCompassion

ConsistencyConsistency

Fairness Fairness

PassionPassion

Self-ControlSelf-Control

TrustTrust

Also…Also…

Challenge SelfChallenge Self

Listen Listen EffectivelyEffectively

Follow Follow DirectionsDirections

Be InvolvedBe Involved

Manage TimeManage Time

Set GoalsSet Goals

Be PridefulBe Prideful

A LeaderA Leader

Classroom Expectations

Do what is expected of you

Do what you’re supposed to do

Your actions determine my actions

‘Be Nice, Be Polite, Try Hard, Have Fun’

Ways You Can Assist

• Encourage discussionEncourage discussion

• Set a sound exampleSet a sound example

• Encourage with praiseEncourage with praise

• Ask QuestionsAsk Questions

• Review notes and workReview notes and work

• Check PowerSchoolCheck PowerSchool

• Contact me/Check Contact me/Check website/Communicatewebsite/Communicate

Powerschool / Website Information

• Powerschool is updated weeklyBe sure to check (*marking periods)

Call me if there are issues/concerns

• Website is fully functional/evolving

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