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English 10 Honors

English 10 Honors. Mrs. Lara Alt Lara.alt@lcps.org. Background and Experience. UVA – B.A. English VA Tech – M.A. Curriculum and Instruction 11 th year of teaching/5 th at LCHS Adult Night School with LCPS – 5 years Indiana East University: Working on certificate in Composition Studies.

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English 10 Honors

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  1. English 10 Honors Mrs. Lara Alt Lara.alt@lcps.org

  2. Background and Experience • UVA – B.A. English • VA Tech – M.A. Curriculum and Instruction • 11th year of teaching/5th at LCHS • Adult Night School with LCPS – 5 years • Indiana East University: Working on certificate in Composition Studies

  3. English 10 Honors:a typical block • Warm up: grammar or vocabulary mini-lesson and/or practice. • Literature or writing lesson: Beowulf • Group or individual work • Whole class discussion • Writing and research in computer lab • Record homework in agendas

  4. Grading/Clarity Formative – 0 % • Homework assignments (5-10 points) • Class assignments/journals (5-10 points) • Rough drafts (30-50 points) • VISION forum posts – introducing a concept Summative – 100% • Projects and presentations (20-50 points) • Journals (5-10 points) • Quizzes (10-15 points) Tests (30-50 points) • Final draft papers (30-50 points total)

  5. So far they have: • Used a formula to write an autobiographical poem • Written an original poem about a detailed memory • Written a timed writing as a pre-assessment

  6. So far we have: • taken a vocabulary quiz • worked to understand use of colons and semicolons • discussed the hero’s journey, courage, loyalty, leadership, reputation, generosity • started reading Beowulf

  7. Future Assignments • Persuasive writing: Students will work to understand and analyze essays and print media and learn ways to present an organized argument. • Homework: comprehension questions and journals, grammar and vocabulary practice, note taking using Cornell notes as they read or watch video presentations • Beowulf • Big Question Research • Multimedia projects: students will collaborate to organize and present literary analysis and research

  8. Check VISION and Clarity • Loudounvision.net • Log in: find my classes by typing lch alt • Use Password: altparent On Clarity, you will see: • Z= zero (student should still turn in the assignment) X= excused numeric grade • Email me anytime with questions: Lara.Alt@lcps.org

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