Ms. Lisa Fiorilli

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 Previous experience at Stone Bridge High School, H-B Woodlawn in Arlington, The University of Massachusetts

English 10 Honors: a typical block Warm up: grammar or vocabulary mini-lesson and/or practice; journal writing. SSR Literature or writing lesson Group or individual work Whole class discussion Writing and research with the computers Record homework in agendas Use VISION

Grading/Clarity Formative – 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 ( points total)

So far we have: Used a formula to write an autobiographical poem Written a timed writing as a diagnostic Learned and applied the RAFT Writing Strategy Read two current nonfiction articles Begun reading the epic poem Beowulf Participated in two small group discussions

So far we have: Discussed the hero’s journey, courage, loyalty, leadership, reputation, generosity Engaged in Silent Sustained Reading Practiced with new vocab words and taken a vocab quiz

Future Assignments Persuasive 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 Beowulf Big Question Research Multimedia projects: students will collaborate to organize and present literary analysis and research

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