Mrs. Ann Pagano apagano@lakeland.k12.nj.us ENGLISH 2 ACADEMIC Mrs. Ann Pagano apagano@lakeland.k12.nj.us

Units of Study Critical reading of prose and poetry Essay Writing – persuasive, narrative, literary analysis. Grammar Vocabulary Literary Teaching Strategies Pair/Share Activities Small group work Lecture and note taking Individual class work Extra Help I am available for extra help and make-ups after school on Fridays in room 206 and B-days block 4A in room 207. Other teachers are available for Extra help during all lunches and study halls. Details are posted in the classroom.

Selected Readings Fiction: The Great Gatsby The Crucible To Kill a Mockingbird Of Mice and Men Nonfiction: Assorted Articles

Assessments Tests: 75-100 points Quizzes: 5 – 50 points Essays: 100 points Projects/Presentations: 25 – 100 points Homework: 5 points per week Class Work: 25-100 points Note: If a student is absent on a due date, I will put a zero in the grade book until the student makes up the work pursuant to policy deadlines. Once the work is made up, I will delete the zero and replace it with the grade the student earned.

Resources: Literature: Glencoe. The Reader’s Choice: American Literature. 2000 Grammar: Prentice Hall. Writing and Grammar. 1993. Vocabulary: Amsco. Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student Selected vocabulary from literature Miscellaneous Today’s lifestyle is busy for everyone. In order to simplify matters, I keep my online grade book (Power School) Faculty Page current. They will help answer many questions regarding grades, due dates, and missing class work or homework. I ask that parents/guardians and students check both of these sites before contacting me.