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Welcome to English 3, American Literature and Composition! A College Preparation Course. Room 412, Mrs. Kilby p. 3-6 with Mr. Hunter p. 3, 5 *Grade printouts go home every two weeks. Ask your student for them. . Main Objectives for the Year.
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Welcome to English 3, American Literature and Composition!A College Preparation Course Room 412, Mrs. Kilby p. 3-6 with Mr. Hunter p. 3, 5 *Grade printouts go home every two weeks. Ask your student for them.
Main Objectives for the Year • Improve analytical skills (thinking and questioning) • Become effective communicators • Improve reading comprehension • Expand vocabulary • Write clear sentences and cohesive paragraphs for formal and informal writing assignments • Improve note taking skills
Writing Assessments*Denotes a required benchmark • *Persuasive essay • *Response to fictional literature • *Response to non-fictional literature • *Historical-based research • EAP
Required Texts(all are provided by Golden Valley) • Holt Literature and Language Arts Anthology (your copy stays at home) • Holt Literature and Language Arts Interactive Reader (stays in 412)
Important Policies Covered in Syllabus • Late work and testing appointments • Discipline • Tardies • Grades and Aeries • The classroom, furnishings, & supplies
Contact Information • Email: skilby@muhsd.k12.ca.us • Phone: (209) 385-8000 • Website: http://www.muhsd.k12.ca.us//Domain/834