1. kaitlyn_curtis@hcpss.org http://10thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/ www.wildelake.com “Our language Frames us, for we resemble our words.”

2. Online Resources  Aspen MI- Missing H- Handed in EX- excused AB – Absent, please make up  My Website http://10thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/  Turnitin.com www.turnitin.com

3. Face to Face Resources  Office hours Tuesday 2:10-2:45 Available other days on request Extra availability around paper time.  Writing Lab Tuesdays and Thursdays in Media Lab Teacher Run

4. Important Features of the Class 115% Participation 110%Hw Calendar Vocabulary Reading 775% Other Assignments Projects Classwork Papers Quizzes CCounty Assessment’s are Out!

5. Quarterlies are Out!  Cold Reading  Written Assessment

6. Writing  Focus on writing!  Students will complete several writing assignments, practicing the writing process  Begin to focus on analytical and argument writing How can you help? Ask your child about his assignments Read over the drafts with your child Encourage your child to come in after school for one on one writing conferences Check the class website – here you will find classroom schedules, important dates, hw, and handouts

7. Units PPath of the Hero Once and Future King TTragic Stance Oedipus Rex Macbeth IIrony 1984 HHopes and Fears Into Thin Air

8. Ms. Curtis “Our language Frames us, for we resemble our words.” kaitlyn_curtis@hcpss.org http://10thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/ www.wildelake.com

9. Welcome to English at the Lake!  What does your child need? Binder with 5 sections to stay organized  What will your child be doing in class? Grammar, Language, and usage activities Reading non fiction and fiction Writing explanatory, narrative and argument pieces.

10. How Can You Help Your Child Succeed in High School English  Talk to him/her about what we are doing in class  Check the class website – here you will find classroom schedules, important dateshw, and handouts  Check hw – students will have hw several nights a week  Encourage your child to reach out to us if struggling, we are always available to help before and after school

11. Face to Face Resources  Office hours Tuesday 2:10-2:45 Available other days on request Extra availability around paper time.  Media Center is open 7:00-7:20am, during lunches, and after school until 3:00pm for student use.  Writing Lab Tuesdays and Thursdays in Media Lab Teacher Run

12. Online Resources  Aspen MI- Missing H- Handed in EX- excused AB – Absent, please make up  My Website http://10thgradeenglish.wordpress.com/  Turnitin.com www.turnitin.com

13. Units  Past/Present Memoirs Night  Coming of Age To Kill a Mockingbird  Drama as Social Commentary A Raisin in the Sun  Imaginary Worlds The Invisible Man