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American Studies English

Dr. Struzziero's American Studies class fosters a "Culture of Redemption" with challenging coursework, emphasizing essays, quizzes, participation, and homework. Engage in a skill-based curriculum focusing on American identity and storytelling, enhancing reading, writing, and grammar skills. Explore key American literature texts, develop critical thinking, and master SAT preparation. Dr. Struzziero's high standards and collaborative approach ensure student success.

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American Studies English

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  1. American Studies English Dr. Struzziero Room 131

  2. Grading: High Standards in a “Culture of Redemption” • 10% Test • 45% Essays • 10% Quizzes • 15% Class Participation • 20% Homework

  3. Challenging and Nurturing • communication • transparent • collaboration • problem solve

  4. I Can’t Succeed Without Your Help • http://hpswebs.hinghamschools.com/hhs/teachers/pstruzziero/index.html • pstruzziero@hinghamschools.org • 781-741-1560 ext. 2131

  5. Resume Education • B.A. English, Cum Laude, Tufts University 2002 • M.A.T, Simmons College 2003 • A.P. English Literature Training, St. Johnsbury Academy 2006 • Doctorate, School Leadership, UMASS Lowell 2015

  6. Resume

  7. Resume

  8. Professional Experience • Newton North High School 2002-2003 • Shrewsbury High School 2003-2006 • Hingham High School 2006-Present

  9. The Curriculum Writing Reading Vocabulary Grammar

  10. Writing: 15 Essays • study skills “Eat the Elephant one bite at a time” • process • variety of genres (essay, research paper, personal narrative, reflections, poetry, short story, speech)

  11. Reading • The Crucible • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn • The Great Gatsby • Catcher in the Rye • American Literature Textbook

  12. Course Description: American Identity and Story Telling “How do you know where you are going unless you know where you’ve been and what you stand for?” • freedom • American Dream • conformity vs. nonconformity

  13. Skill-based Learning:Reading Purposefully • monitoring comprehension • strategies to repair meaning • predicting • analyzing (part to whole) • inferential thinking

  14. Reading Purposefully and Writing Effectively: Grammar • semi-colons • commas • fragments • run-ons • writing effective sentences • SAT practice problems

  15. Reading Purposefully and Writing Effectively: Vocabulary • from reading • aids comprehension • deepens understandings of theme • long-term memory formation • incorporate in class discussion and writing

  16. 2017 MCAS Scorespercentage scoring Advanced or Proficient 98 vs. 91

  17. 2017 SAT Scores 1216/1600

  18. 2017 AP Scorespercentage above 3 97 and 97.8

  19. College Admission • 90% college bound (2013-2017)

  20. Thank you for your support!

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