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English 10 Honors. Ms. Lisa Fiorilli lisa.fiorilli@lcps.org. Background and Experience. GMU—Masters in English with a concentration in Teaching Writing and Literature Bowling Green State University, Ohio—Bachelor of Music 13 th year in Education/10 th year of teaching for LCPS/3rd at LCHS
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English 10 Honors Ms. Lisa Fiorilli lisa.fiorilli@lcps.org
Background and Experience • GMU—Masters in English with a concentration in Teaching Writing and Literature • Bowling Green State University, Ohio—Bachelor of Music • 13th year in Education/10th year of teaching for LCPS/3rd at LCHS • Previous experience at Stone Bridge High School, H-B Woodlawn in Arlington, The University of Massachusetts
English 10 Honors:a typical block • Warm up: grammar or vocabulary mini-lesson and/or practice; journal writing. • SSR • Literature or writing lesson • Group or individual work • Whole class discussion • Writing and research with the computers • Record homework in agendas • Use VISION
Grading/Clarity Formative – 0 % • Homework assignments (5-10 points) • Class assignments/journals (5-10 points) • Rough drafts (30-50 points) • VISION forum posts (5-10 points) Summative – 100% • Projects and presentations (20-60 points) • Journals (5-10 points) • Quizzes (10-15 points) Tests (30-50 points) • Final draft papers (50-100 points total)
So far we have: • Used a formula to write an autobiographical poem • Written a timed writing as a diagnostic • Learned and applied the RAFT Writing Strategy • Read two current nonfiction articles • Begun reading the epic poem Beowulf • Participated in two small group discussions
So far we have: • Discussed the hero’s journey, courage, loyalty, leadership, reputation, generosity • Engaged in Silent Sustained Reading • Practiced with new vocab words and taken a vocab quiz
Future Assignments • Persuasive writing: Students will work to understand and analyze essays and print media and learn ways to present an organized argument. • Homework: comprehension questions and journals, grammar and vocabulary practice, note taking using Cornell notes as they read or watch video presentations • Beowulf • Big Question Research • Multimedia projects: students will collaborate to organize and present literary analysis and research
Check VISION and Clarity VISION • loudounvision.net • Log in: find my class by typing “LCH Fiorilli 10” • Use Password: guest CLARITY • Z, X, grade • Check the CMS/LCHS home page for links for info/link to VISION/other resources • Email me anytime with questions: lisa.fiorilli@lcps.org