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Welcome to Language Arts 1A/B. Room 964 amsmith@cnusd.k12.ca.us. What’s this class about?. Common Core State Standards for 9 th Grade Lang. Arts Learning the skills needed for college and careers Analyzing literature, both non-fiction and fiction Developing in-depth writing skills
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Welcome to Language Arts 1A/B Room 964 amsmith@cnusd.k12.ca.us
What’s this class about? Common Core State Standards for 9th Grade Lang. Arts Learning the skills needed for college and careers Analyzing literature, both non-fiction and fiction Developing in-depth writing skills Grammar and vocabulary – YAY Learning to work in small groups, independently, and as a class
Literature We’ll Read… Short Stories Informational Documents Lord of the Flies Poetry Mythology The Odyssey To Kill a Mockingbird Romeo and Juliet
Writings We’ll Compose… • Explanatory • Argumentative • Narrative • Poetry • Speeches • Research librarycommission.lib.wv.us
Grades… Timed writes and essays Grammar Reading checks Annotating novels and articles Art Discussion participation Assignments related to core literature Oral presentations
A Little Bit About Me Went to St. Edward School Santiago High School Cal Poly Pomona - Bachelors Cal State Fullerton - Masters Teach 9th grade Language Arts and Language Arts Mastery 8th Year Teaching 3 kids, 1 fiance
Contact Info The best way to contact me is through email…. amsmith@cnusd.k12.ca.us