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Mrs. Pogorek’s , Mrs. Stelzer’s and Mrs. Graham’s English 10. Contact Information: Mrs. Pogorek: Email: nopogore@smsd.org Phone: 993-7123 Plan: 3 rd block Mon, Tues and Fri: 9:30-10:20 Wednesday: 9:16-10:50 Mrs. Stelzer: Email: nostelze@smsd.org Phone: 993-7192 Mrs. Graham
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Mrs. Pogorek’s, Mrs. Stelzer’s and Mrs. Graham’s English 10 • Contact Information: • Mrs. Pogorek: • Email:nopogore@smsd.org • Phone: 993-7123 • Plan: 3rdblock • Mon, Tues and Fri: 9:30-10:20 • Wednesday: 9:16-10:50 • Mrs. Stelzer: • Email:nostelze@smsd.org • Phone: 993-7192 • Mrs. Graham • Email:nograham@smsd.org
Grading: • We use weighted grades in 10th Grade English and the weights are as follows: • Homework 5% • Classwork 5% • Reading: 35% • Writing: 40% • Speaking/Listening: 15%
Curriculum: • We will study the following units this year: • Non-fiction • Non-fiction- speeches, writings, excerpts • Fiction:- Short Stories • Novel: Lord of the Flies • Poetry • Drama- Julius Caesar • Annotated Novel: Life of Pi • Alternate novel: A Separate Peace • State testing
Classroom Expectations: • 1. Be in your seat on time every day. • 2. Bring all materials needed for class every day. • 3. Be respectful of your teachers and your peers. • 4. Be prepared and have a positive attitude.
Themes we will be Discussing this Year: • Two questions we will be getting to the heart of this year through our reading and writing are: • Where will the choices you make today, take you tomorrow? • What makes a hero? • While looking for the answers to these questions, we will also discuss the attributes of honor and respect.
Final Thoughts • Please feel free to contact myself, Mrs. Stelzer or Mrs. Graham at any time during the school year. • Grades will be emailed home weekly. Please make sure that we have your correct email address if you would like grades via email. • I want this year to be a positive experience for both you and your child. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you and your child be successful this year. • Fall Parent/Teacher conferences are: • Wed: October 23 5-8 • Friday: October 25 By Appointment Only