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Mrs. Sheryl Davis. 9 th Grade English Literature and Composition - 92. My background. BA in English Literature from Davidson College Masters in Secondary English Education at Kennesaw State University Second career From a family of English teachers – my mom taught me AP Lit!
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Mrs. Sheryl Davis 9th Grade English Literature and Composition - 92
My background • BA in English Literature from Davidson College • Masters in Secondary English Education at Kennesaw State University • Second career • From a family of English teachers – my mom taught me AP Lit! • 3 daughters (Dickerson, Walton, Wake Forest University)
9th Grade English 92 • Challenging survey course which will prepare your student for college • Readings include novels, short stories, and various nonfiction pieces • Tests, quizzes, homework, small group work, and discussionseminars • Writing – literary analysis, descriptive, personal narrative, and technical • 8 vocabulary units
Vocabulary studies • Every other week a unit quiz (20 words) • New vocab. books this year with software to download words to your technology device (I phone, I touch, I pad, other?)
Please obtain a copy of the following novels for this semester:Of Mice and Men by John SteinbeckLord of the Flies by William GoldingThe Color of Water by James McBride
Communication is vital • Email is best! Sheryl.Davis@cobbk12.org • Office hours for your student every Tuesday morning, Thursday afternoon, and all WEBS • Parent conferences available upon request through the guidance department