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Ms. Lopresti

This resource provides information on American literature from 1620-1910, including major literary movements and works. It also offers writing and grammar resources, SAT practice, and vocabulary exercises. Additionally, it provides information on how parents can support their child's learning at home.

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Ms. Lopresti

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  1. Ms. Lopresti Honors English 10 And College Prep English 10 A Please take a moment to fill out the information card that you were given at the start of the period. Please leave the card with me when the presentation is finished. Thanks!!

  2. About Me • Graduate of WTHS in 1992 • Teacher for 18 years, 17 years for Wash. Twp. • Associates in Liberal Arts and Science • Bachelors in English (Rowan University) • Bachelors in Elementary Education (Rowan University) • Masters Degree in Educational Leadership/Instruction (TCNJ) • Rowan University: NJ Supervisor certificate • Full-Time Parent 

  3. American Literature from 1620-1910 • Puritan Literature including works about the Puritans such as The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter. • An Emerging Nation and The Enlightenment • The Romantics/Dark Romanticism • The Transcendentalists • Realism including Regionalism and Naturalism • A New American Poetry: Whitman and Dickinson

  4. Other Areas • Writing and Grammar • MLA research paper • Common errors in writing • Vocabulary and SAT Practice

  5. How can I help at home? • Contact me periodically. My e-mail address is llopresti@wtps.org or call at 589-8500 ext.9255 twitter: @linwths Remind text @mslopre to 81010 for College Prep classes and text @mslopresti to 81010 for Honor classes • Check powerschool regularly for grades • Check my teacher page at http://www.wtps.org/Page/1101 • and llopresti.wikispaces.com for homework assignments • (class code is 9K999XK) • Practice vocabulary at home (www.vocabularyworkshop.com) Choose Level F 2012 • http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/vw_a2h_units.cfm?sp=teacher&level=f • Review novels with your child and check resources such as criticisms and commentaries for additional support. • Textbook and novels materials are online at www.my.hrw.com • Assignments uploaded to Edmodo and chat available College Prep class code is i85bi9 Honors code is vxwe3k • I am available after school for extra help upon request. Students will need to make an appointment with me after their class period.

  6. Novels/Plays for Honors English • The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent • The Crucibleby Arthur Miller • The Scarlet Letterby Nathaniel Hawthorne • Julius Caesarby William Shakespeare • The Bridge of San Luis Reyby Thorton Wilder • Emperor by Conn Iggulden • A Tree Grows in Brooklynby Betty Smith • Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass • Possibly Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton, Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane or another 19th century selection

  7. Novels/Plays for CPA English • The Crucible by Arthur Miller • Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain or Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass written by himself • Scrawl by Mark Shulman • Free read fourth marking period

  8. Enjoy walking in your child’s shoes!!!

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