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Welcome to Room 406. Mrs. Alyson Dixon Language Arts Teacher. Thank you for coming tonight to support your child. A little bit about me…. Proud Valencia graduate Cal State Fullerton BA in English, Secondary Credential in English Masters of Education from Concordia University
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Welcome to Room 406 Mrs. Alyson Dixon Language Arts Teacher
A little bit about me… • Proud Valencia graduate • Cal State Fullerton BA in English, Secondary Credential in English • Masters of Education from Concordia University • Work experience
Grades • 25% Vocabulary • 30% Writing • 25% Homework • 15% Tests and Projects • 5% Participation • Extra Credit Opportunities
Freshmen: Short Stories The Odyssey by Homer Animal Farm by George Orwell Poetry by various authors The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Sophomores: Short Stories A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Oedipus Rex by Sophocles Poetry by various authors To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Agenda for the year
Teacher Pages • www.vhstigers.org • Staff • Mrs. Alyson Dixon • Files: This is where I will post documents, presentations, and other vital information.
Writing Program • Step Up to Writing • Skills in organization, getting started, expanding and elaborating.
Ways To Help Your Child Succeed • Monitor Aeries. Email me if you have a question or concern. My top priority is to get all assignments turned in on time into Aeries. My next priority is to get late work into Aeries. • Ask questions. Communicating with your child and his/her teachers is vital to their success. • Email me with concerns. • Schedule time for homework and projects. We are all in this together.
Contacting me… • Ok: (714) 996-4970 ext (10406) • Best: adixon@pylusd.org • Worst: Not contacting me at all if you have questions or concerns.
Again, thank you. • Thank you for coming tonight to support your child. They may or may not act like they appreciate it, but they do. I do, too.