1. Welcome Parents!!! English 11 American Literature

2. Contact Information Mr. Michael Longo 610.579.7703 longom@garnetvalleyschools.com Access website for information

3. Personal Information Villanova University- B.A. (Business minor) Villanova University- B.A. (Business minor) Cabrini College- Education Degree Cabrini College- Education Degree Wilmington University- M.Ed Wilmington University- M.Ed English Teacher- 10 years English Teacher- 10 years MBNA America- 11 years MBNA America- 11 years Live within the district Live within the district Hobbies- Everything family (coaching, kids) Hobbies- Everything family (coaching, kids)

4. Teaching Philosophy “IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS!!!” Become active, consistent readers Become active, consistent readers Become proficient writers Become proficient writers Appreciate the language / subject content Appreciate the language / subject content Become better young adults- Become better young adults- Envision their futures /’personal legends’ Envision their futures /’personal legends’

5. Course Curriculum Divided into three distinct sections- Literature Literature Writing Grammar Writing Grammar

6. Course Curriculum LITERATURE American Literature Survey American Literature Survey American Literature Novel Study American Literature Novel Study Independent Reading Independent Reading

7. Course Curriculum WRITING Reinforce Writing Mechanics/OrganizationReinforce Writing Mechanics/Organization Write Effectively-Write Effectively- Focus-Content-Organization-Sentences-Conventions Focus-Content-Organization-Sentences-Conventions Various Essay TypesVarious Essay Types Persuasive, Informative, Creative Persuasive, Informative, Creative

8. Course Curriculum GRAMMAR (focus on SAT success) In-depth review of mechanics and usageIn-depth review of mechanics and usage Will review about eight different units Will review about eight different units Not taught ‘mutually exclusive’ from literature and writingNot taught ‘mutually exclusive’ from literature and writing Need to identify within literature and include within writings Need to identify within literature and include within writings

9. Why These Areas? To prepare for: Keystones Keystones SATs SATs College College Careers Careers Life Life

10. Hidden (Soft) Curriculum BE BETTER INDIVIDUALS / IMPROVE DAILY Be Responsible and Respectful Be Responsible and Respectful Be Objective and Accountable Be Objective and Accountable Listen and Follow Directions Listen and Follow Directions Prioritize and Manage Time Effectively Prioritize and Manage Time Effectively Review and Study- Don’t Cram!!! Review and Study- Don’t Cram!!! Work on areas of opportunity/need Work on areas of opportunity/need Self- Advocate Self- Advocate

11. Hidden Curriculum Be… Approachable Approachable Accountable Accountable Adaptable Adaptable Advocate Advocate Enthusiastic Enthusiastic Objective Objective Organized Organized Positive Positive Responsible Responsible Reliable Reliable Vocal VocalDisplay… Confidence Confidence Compassion Compassion Consistency Consistency Fairness Fairness Passion Passion Self-Control Self-Control Trust TrustAlso… Challenge Self Listen Effectively Follow Directions Be Involved Manage Time Set Goals Be Prideful A Leader

12. 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’

13. Ways You Can Assist Encourage discussion Encourage discussion Set a sound example Set a sound example Encourage with praise Encourage with praise Ask Questions Ask Questions Review notes and work Review notes and work Check PowerSchool Check PowerSchool Contact me/Check website/Communicate Contact me/Check website/Communicate

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