Elements of Literature and Composition: Honors New Common Core State Standards- Curriculum is skills based, rigorous, and solidifies the student's foundation before going on to AP English or Honors English Junior year.

Ms. Kim’s Background ► I’m a mom too. ► B.A. in English from Rutgers University ► M.A. in Teaching from The College of New Jersey ► This is my tenth year of teaching at MHS. After this year, I will have taught all of the grades here.

Helpful Classroom Information ► After school help day is on Thursdays from 2:15-3:15 in B1107. ► I will stay after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment. ► I have silent study duty during the first half of 3A. ► Homework can be found on the side board, google classroom, and website ►

Focus: ► Vocabulary Development- emphasis on context clues and critical reading; parts of speech; making connections with the text and not memorizing definitions (most of the vocabulary words assigned to the students are selected from the texts they read as well as CCSS grade level vocabulary words) ► Grammar- assist with the writing process and enhance editing skills; application

Focus: ► Writing- developing and expanding the analytical essay; research writing; using descriptive and figurative language in narrative pieces ► Critical Reading- Close Reading: Read critically to determine theme and central ideas; analyze characters; analyze word choice (stylistic and linguistic devices) to determine tone and mood; determine author's point of view or purpose ► Public Speaking- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussion and gain confidence speaking in front of the class through presentations, recitations, and Socratic Seminars.

Marking Period 1 ► To Kill a Mockingbird ► Poetry ► Othello ► Narrative Writing ► Research Writing ► Formal Response Writing

Marking Period 2 ► Catcher in the Rye ► Fahrenheit 451 ► Research Paper ► Analytical essay

Marking Period 3 ► Joy Luck Club ► The Bluest Eye ► Analytical Essays

Marking Period 4 ► The Sun Also Rises ► Uncle Tom’s Children ► Persuasive Speech Unit ► Research Writing ► Analytical Writing