Welcome to English!

1. Welcome to English! Ms. Catherine Hillman English I English IV AP

2. Hello! • B.A. in English from LMU • M.A. in English from Cal Poly SLO • M.A. in Education from LMU Spring 2013 • 3rd year at LvHS; 4 years at St. Bonaventure High School Ventura, CA

3. What to expect • English I: • This course offers an introduction to the various literary genres—short story, novel, drama, and poetry—and to the basic elements of expository composition. The course emphasizes reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary building, critical analysis of literature, and library research.

4. Freshmen Book List • Freshmen (ALL): • Elements of Literature 3rd Course, Holt, 2007 • A Writer’s Reference by Diane Hacker • The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver • Lord of the Flies by William Golding • A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

5. What to Expect • English IV AP: • This course includes a basic survey of the major works of British literature and focuses on developing writing skills required for college level work. In addition, students prepare for the AP literature exam through a rigorous and extensive study of poetry, instruction in style analysis, and an increased focus on satire and irony in literature. The course includes frequent timed writings, as well as the formal essays required in the English curriculum.

6. AP Senior Book List • Seniors: • Elements of Literature 6th Course, Holt, 2007 • A Writer’s Reference by Diane Hacker • East of Eden by John Steinbeck • The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley • Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

7. Where to Find information • https://my.louisvillehs.org/app/faculty#myday/assignment-center

8. Contact Information • Email (best way): chillman@louisvillehs.org • Phone: voicemail message x2029