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Welcome to World Literature
Welcome to World Literature
Ms. Mitchell W327
School Year 2009-10
Ms. Mitchell W327
School Year 2009-10
It’s that time of year again…
It’s that time of year again…
Who is your child’s teacher?
Who is your child’s teacher?
Melanie Mitchell From Portland, OR Moved to CO in ’07 7th year teacher Currently working on her Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction
Melanie Mitchell From Portland, OR Moved to CO in ’07 7th year teacher Currently working on her Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction
ExperienceExperience
Kailua High School Kailua, Hawaii 4 years Taught English I & II Newspaper advisor
Kailua High School Kailua, Hawaii 4 years Taught English I & II Newspaper advisor
Ridge View Academy/Youth Services Center Watkins, CO 1 year English I & World Literature
Ridge View Academy/Youth Services Center Watkins, CO 1 year English I & World Literature
The material we’ll be covering
The material we’ll be covering
Mythology Beowulf In the Time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi 1,000 Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Mythology Beowulf In the Time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi 1,000 Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Literature CirclesLiterature Circles
Groups of 2-4 Self-selected novel One page of reaction notes per week
“Book Club” feeling Final Project New book each quarter!
Groups of 2-4 Self-selected novel One page of reaction notes per week
“Book Club” feeling Final Project New book each quarter!
English Dept. Grading Policy
English Dept. Grading Policy
50% ExperientialHomework, classwork, informal observations, participation, etc.
50% SkillsExams, final essays, projects, speeches, etc.
50% ExperientialHomework, classwork, informal observations, participation, etc.
50% SkillsExams, final essays, projects, speeches, etc.
Opportunities for Success
Opportunities for Success
LA/SS Resource Room Study Hall w/Mrs. Price
1A & 2B (make arrangements prior to that day)
Conferences October 21-22
Power School Go to Media Productions TONIGHT to get login information!!!
LA/SS Resource Room Study Hall w/Mrs. Price
1A & 2B (make arrangements prior to that day)
Conferences October 21-22
Power School Go to Media Productions TONIGHT to get login information!!!
NotecardsNotecards
One thing I may want/need to know about your child
Any questions you have for me. I will respond via email or telephone at your request.
One thing I may want/need to know about your child
Any questions you have for me. I will respond via email or telephone at your request.
How to get a hold of Ms. Mitchell
How to get a hold of Ms. Mitchell
Email is the very best way! [email protected]
My classroom # is 720-886-1327 No voicemail option
My office number is x61148 You can leave a message if you would like
PS. All of this is on the back of your brochure!
Email is the very best way! [email protected]
My classroom # is 720-886-1327 No voicemail option
My office number is x61148 You can leave a message if you would like
PS. All of this is on the back of your brochure!
Thank you for coming!!!
Thank you for coming!!!