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Mr . Peter Moccia and Mrs. Michelle jaross

English I: Academic. Mr . Peter Moccia and Mrs. Michelle jaross. About Us. Mr. Moccia Seton Hall University, BA & MA Drew University, working on D.litt Taught writing 2 years at Seton Hall 5 th year at WMM Mrs. Jaross BGSU for undergrad TCNJ for graduate 7th year at school.

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Mr . Peter Moccia and Mrs. Michelle jaross

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  1. English I: Academic Mr. Peter Moccia andMrs. Michelle jaross

  2. About Us • Mr. Moccia • Seton Hall University, BA & MA • Drew University, working on D.litt • Taught writing 2 years at Seton Hall • 5th year at WMM • Mrs. Jaross • BGSU for undergrad • TCNJ for graduate • 7th year at school

  3. What will my child learn this year? • Three important skills: • Reading Critically • Writing Critically • Thinking Critically • Focus is on skills needed for ALL future classes at WMM and college

  4. What will my child read? • An assortment of fiction and non-fiction: • Short Stories: Edgar Allan Poe • Novels: Night • Poetry: Robert Frost • Drama: Shakespeare • Non-fiction • By the end of the year, students will be comfortable reading and analyzing all types of written texts

  5. How will my child be assessed? • Various methods of assessment will be used: • Writing, formal and informal • Tests • Quizzes • Projects, formal and informal • Classroom Participation • Homework

  6. Participation Grading • Worth approximately 10 points per week based on 5 criteria: • with materials • actively participates • completes work • arrives to class on time • speaks in turn

  7. Homework • Assigned and checked almost every day • 5 points per • Plays a role in quarterly grades • Difficulty for freshmen • Invaluable skill for rest of educational career

  8. Working Together • “Where there is unity there is always victory.” • Website: • Homework schedule • Test/essay dates • Posted assignments, essays, handouts, etc.

  9. Contacting Me • Email is preferred: • pmoccia@wmmhs.org • mjaross@wmmhs.org

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