AP Literature:
This week, we are going to be discussing the impact that setting can have on a character. We are going to do some close reading of "The Things They Carried."
Honors American Literature:
We will continue our discussion of the American Dream by reading two poems about the American Dream. Students will write their own American Dream poetry.
Students can also begin to work on their One Book, Many Voices essay if they haven't started already. Students should also be reading The Scarlet Letter.
American Literature:
We are going to continue our discussion of the American Dream by reading two poems, "I Hear American Singing" and "I, Too." Students will annotate the poem and them compare the points of view.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
Week of August 24th....
Honors American Literature:
Although we are still working on the American Dream documents and concept in class, students should begin bringing home The Scarlet Letter to read. Students will have their first quiz over the first six chapters on Friday, September 11th. Although we will be working with the book some in class, I have shared resources for students to access outside of class as well to help with their reading. Please see my website for more resources.
AP Literature:
This week, we will practice writing for the AP Exam. Students will construct a timed response to the first Free Response Question: Poetry. We will continue our discussion of poetry by discussing tone and learning the AP strategy of SIFT.
On-Level American Literature:
Students are still reading documents and discussing the multi facets of the American Dream. This week, our focus will be on rhetoric, rhetorical strategies, and Aristotle's appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos).
Although we are still working on the American Dream documents and concept in class, students should begin bringing home The Scarlet Letter to read. Students will have their first quiz over the first six chapters on Friday, September 11th. Although we will be working with the book some in class, I have shared resources for students to access outside of class as well to help with their reading. Please see my website for more resources.
AP Literature:
This week, we will practice writing for the AP Exam. Students will construct a timed response to the first Free Response Question: Poetry. We will continue our discussion of poetry by discussing tone and learning the AP strategy of SIFT.
On-Level American Literature:
Students are still reading documents and discussing the multi facets of the American Dream. This week, our focus will be on rhetoric, rhetorical strategies, and Aristotle's appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos).
Monday, August 17, 2015
Week of August 17th....
Reminders:
-Please remember to complete the parent survey. Students can turn in their free homework pass form to me on or before Thursday, August 20th.
-Don't forget the 9th/10th grade Parent Night on Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 in the MHS Cafeteria.
American Literature:
We are deepening our understanding of the American Dream this week by discussing how the dream has evolved over time. We will begin discussion MLK Jr.'s Dream at the end of this week.
Honors American Literature:
We are exploring how the idea of "status quo" relates to our understandings of the American Dream. Students are reading "Keeping the Dream Alive," a Time cover story from 2012 and discussing the varying definitions of the American Dream over time.
AP Literature:
We have started the journey into the Heart of Darkness. Students are reading Section I and should finish by this Friday, August 21st. We are discussing components of the novel through the week. Students should bring some tabs to class to mark sections of their book.
-Please remember to complete the parent survey. Students can turn in their free homework pass form to me on or before Thursday, August 20th.
-Don't forget the 9th/10th grade Parent Night on Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 in the MHS Cafeteria.
American Literature:
We are deepening our understanding of the American Dream this week by discussing how the dream has evolved over time. We will begin discussion MLK Jr.'s Dream at the end of this week.
Honors American Literature:
We are exploring how the idea of "status quo" relates to our understandings of the American Dream. Students are reading "Keeping the Dream Alive," a Time cover story from 2012 and discussing the varying definitions of the American Dream over time.
AP Literature:
We have started the journey into the Heart of Darkness. Students are reading Section I and should finish by this Friday, August 21st. We are discussing components of the novel through the week. Students should bring some tabs to class to mark sections of their book.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Week of August 10th...
I had a great first week of school, and I hope your student did as well.
In AP and Honors American, we continued our discussion and work with the Summer Reading texts. We will begin working on a new unit next Monday, the 17th.
In Regular American, we began our discussion of the American Dream and became familiar with using Google Classroom.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the course and your student's success in this class!
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Advanced Education Accreditation
Parents/Guardians:
Please take a few moments to complete the survey to help Model High maintain accreditation. This survey is for parents of current students only. If you have other students in other Floyd County schools, you can take the survey for each student.
Click Here for Survey
County Purpose Statement: Destination Graduation for Every Child
Model High School Vision:
Model High School will provide individualized education that addresses students' unique learning styles, cultivates independent thought, and promotes the building of character and self-discipline, enabling them to contribute to their communities in meaningful and positive ways.
Model High School Mission:
Model High School will provide a safe and challenging learning environment where positive relationships are fostered.
Model High School Motto:
Setting the Standard for Success: Destination Graduation
Overarching Goals:
1. Increase the graduation rate by actively engaging students in standards-based instruction.
2. Increase the percentage of students graduating earning a state endorsed pathway.
3. Increase the percentage of students scoring Meets or Exceeds on all Georgia Milestones.
Thank you for your time and all you do!
Please take a few moments to complete the survey to help Model High maintain accreditation. This survey is for parents of current students only. If you have other students in other Floyd County schools, you can take the survey for each student.
Click Here for Survey
County Purpose Statement: Destination Graduation for Every Child
Model High School Vision:
Model High School will provide individualized education that addresses students' unique learning styles, cultivates independent thought, and promotes the building of character and self-discipline, enabling them to contribute to their communities in meaningful and positive ways.
Model High School Mission:
Model High School will provide a safe and challenging learning environment where positive relationships are fostered.
Model High School Motto:
Setting the Standard for Success: Destination Graduation
Overarching Goals:
1. Increase the graduation rate by actively engaging students in standards-based instruction.
2. Increase the percentage of students graduating earning a state endorsed pathway.
3. Increase the percentage of students scoring Meets or Exceeds on all Georgia Milestones.
Thank you for your time and all you do!
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