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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Reading Schedule

mswatts — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:06:29 +0000

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn should be ready by November 1.

Whirligig Vocabulary

mswatts — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:53:04 +0000

Click on the attached page for a list of all vocabulary words associated with reading of Whirligig. Lesson One quiz – August 22 / Lesson Two quiz – August 29 / Lesson Three quiz – September 5

whirligig-vocab5

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mswatts — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:08:52 +0000

The Scarlet Letter Reading Calendar

mswatts — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:02:26 +0000

Chapters 1-9 due August 25 / Chapters 10 – 17 due September 2 / Chapters 18 – 24 due September 8

Vocabulary Instruction – 9th grade

mswatts — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:00:01 +0000

With each unit, students will be given a list of vocabulary words or terms. Along with the list, I will provide the pronunciation, part of speech and definition. Students will practice using each word in a sentence with the word in context. This will enable students to review the vocabulary handouts each week instead of spending valuable time looking up the information. The number of words or terms assigned each week will vary throughout the year. Vocabulary quizzes will be given in a timely fashion. In addition to learning new terms within the text as they read, students will learn terms from classic mythology and history, words derived from Greek, words derived from Latin, and Latin roots. Students are not given “permission to forget” the terms or vocabulary words as we move through the year. Words learned early in the semester will show up again on later quizzes and assessments

Your First Week in AP Language

mswatts — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:12:07 +0000

The first week in AP Language & Composition will be a time of getting to know each other and the dictates of this rigorous course. Remember that summer reading is due the first day of class, and you must submit all three essays to www.turnitin.com by August 15. As well as a test on literary terms on Tuesday, I will be administering diagnostic tests to determine your readiness level for this advanced study. Feel free to ask any questions regarding the course. Your signed syllabus is due on Tuesday, August 14.

AP Syllabus

Our First Week in 9th Grade Lit

mswatts — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:03:04 +0000

The first week will primarily be a time of getting to know each other and the dictates of the class. I will be giving diagnostic tests to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the students. My instruction, while following all the mandates of the Georgia Performance Standards, will focus on key areas of concern. The first assignment is to read, sign, and return the plagiarism statement attached to the student syllabus. This signed document is due Wednesday, August 13, and will count as the first homework grade. I look forward to a great year of reading and writing with you!

9th syllabus