1. ENGLISH 11 Mr. Cooper 2013-2014

2. Contact Me: Mr. Cooper: ccooper@valhallaschools.org (914) 683-5000 Voicemail x6533

3. American Literature

4. Curriculum Emphasis on nonfiction Shorter works including essays, articles, op-ed pieces, letters, expository texts, reference materials, etc. Major works of literature include: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Crucible by Arthur Miller NOTE: We are currently seeking to diversify the American literary experience for the 11 th grade curriculum

5. Focus on Literary Analysis Close reading Analysis of literary components and styles Author’s purpose, intended audience, rhetoric, etc.

6. Focus on the Writing Process In-class writing workshops Argumentative / Research Writing process: draft – final revision Write, write, write!

7. Regents Exam in English Our students took the exam last year! We do not have to take the new version of the exam!

8. General Classroom Policies Let me tell you how I feel about homework... “Mr. Cooper, how is my child doing in your class?” Teenagers and reading: please help me! Writing and Revision What “prepared” really means

9. Finis Let me know if you need anything!