Curriculum:

We will be exploring many different forms or Genre of literature this year. The literary selections that we will be reading will include examples of;

• The Short Story
• Essays
• Biographies
• Poetry
• Drama

Some of the differnet text structures that we will be learning about will include;

• The Main Idea and Supporting Details
• Problems and Solutions
• Sequencing
• Cause and Effect
• Comparing and Contrasting

S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders" will be read. Students will be responsible for reading selections from this novel independently. Additionally, students will be required to create a presentation based on one chapter from the novel. Creativity is encouraged!

SDtudents presentations may take any form approved by the instructor and may include;

• A story board which shows the action and events in the chapter.
• A dramatic recreation of on scene from the chapter.
• A Power Point Presentation demonstrating on of the text structures we have covered i.e. Main Idea and Supporting Details.

Grading:

YOU are reponsible for your grade. Your grade reflects the work you do in class. You earn your grade; it is not given to you.

Grading in this class is on a "points" system.

• Class work can earn 20 points
• Homework can earn 20 points
• Quizzes and Tests can earn 10 points

The number of points you earn is doubled to compute you grade.

Classroom Expectations:

• Be on time.
• Be prepared; bring all the materials you will need.  I.e. Binder, pen or pencil, highlighter and AGENDA.
• Be respectful of the others in the class.
• Follow the instructor's directions.