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Appreciating Literature

Appreciating Literature. Ms. Colorado’s Class. Introduction . Welcome! Sign in Sheet Handout Packet Optional Student Info Sheet Teacher Introduction. Classroom Philosophy. EVERY child brings something to the class that increases our knowledge. We celebrate our differences!

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Appreciating Literature

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  1. Appreciating Literature Ms. Colorado’s Class

  2. Introduction Welcome! Sign in Sheet Handout Packet Optional Student Info Sheet Teacher Introduction

  3. Classroom Philosophy EVERY child brings something to the class that increases our knowledge. We celebrate our differences! Hard work and effort make everything possible. Creativity is stifled by bullying: we respect our peers. We are a team: we learn collaboratively and we gain from each other. We are part of a larger world: our learning reflects that! We take pride in being responsible for our actions. We set the bar high… because no one rises to low expectations! We LIVE the mission: Collaborate to Innovate, Together Succeed!

  4. Curriculum and Goals Major Topics Goals Parts of Speech and Paragraph Review Writing Workshop – Analytical Essay The Short Story The Novel Poetry Drama Reading comprehension! Analyzing and learning to love literature Improved writing skills Emphasis on critical thinking Improved fluency and vocabulary Real life tie- ins: Making it all relevant!

  5. Short Stories: • Novels: Pride and Prejudice, Brave New World and Slaughterhouse Five • Drama: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet • Poetry: T.S. Eliot, Dickinson, Plath, Whitman, Frost, poetry in Song. Reading List Short Stories Novel Drama Poetry

  6. Reading! • Writing on prompt (Class) • Essays and writing projects (Class and Home) • Literary analyses questions (Class and Home) • Reading quizzes • Class discussion or Socratic Circle Participation • Interactive class projects: Bringing it all to life! • Exams Assignments Writing Reading Comprehension Understanding Critical Thinking Active Learning

  7. Assessment Grading Weights What I look for? Classroom assignments – 20% Writing – 25% Quizzes – 20% Participations – 10% Exams– 25% Growth Effort Understanding Follows rubric guidelines Teamwork

  8. Rules and Discipline GUIDELINES CONSEQUENCES Respect of teacher, classmates, property Staying on task and being cooperative Never speaking over others Personal responsibility (Timeliness and Organization) Late Work Policy Off task warning Student – Teacher Talk Verbal Warnings (2) Detention Parent – Teacher Conference Administration - Parent

  9. The Website mscolorado.wordpress.com Email: vcolorado@balboa-academy.org vcolorador@gmail.com School Contact: 302-0035 Need to Schedule a Conference? Please email me  Communication lines are - OPEN!!

  10. My child… Will be/Was absent: Needs additional help… If an absence is scheduled, please let me know. Remind your student to check for assignments they missed or assignments that they know are due while they are absent. They will have one week to complete assignments they missed as of their first day back. MAKE UP DAY: Tuesday 3-4pm. Please encourage them to approach me for help! I can schedule additional time after school or they can join me on Tuesdays. Encourage them to try their best and work hard… Dragons thrive when they give their all!

  11. QUESTIONS? THANKS FOR COMING!

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