Week of July 31-August 4

Monday: First Day Activity and “You are Here” handout     Tuesday: Marshmallow Challenge! Wednesday (and possibly Thursday): (True Colors, The 5-minute personality test, Myers Briggs and Multiple Intelligences) Your first writing assignment is to write me a letter about who you are as a student and how I can best teach you.  Cite information from your test results.  Explain to me the ways you learn and work best, as well as how I can help you succeed in this class based on that.  This should be at least 4 paragraphs. Complete the Data Card recording the information so that grouping and parent communication may be recorded on. Friday: Notes over key vocabulary for the unit/course Write a word wall poster for each term in which you write the term, definition and example. o   Introduce Cultural Quilt project

Welcome to Multicultural Literature!

Hi Guys!

Welcome to your senior-level English class!  As this is your last English class in high school, we want to ensure that you are prepared for whatever journey you take after graduation in May whether that be college, military or the work force.  That being said, it is imperative that you come to class on time, ready to finish out your Senior year with a bang!