Mrs. Lara [email protected] Michaels
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Mrs. Alt – Background and ExperienceUVA – B.A. EnglishVA Tech – M.A. Curriculum and Instruction11th year of teaching/5th at LCHSAdult Night School with LCPS – 5 yearsIndiana East University: Working on
certificate in Composition Studies
Mrs. Michaels – Background and Experience36 years of teachingPace University B.A. English LiteratureHunter College M.S. Special EducationLong Island University M.S. Computer
TechnologyAdvanced Certificate of Supervision and
Adminstration from City College of NYBanks Street College of Education M.Ed.
Administration and SupervisionA.A.S in Chemical Dependency
Grading/ClarityFormative – 0 %Homework assignments (5-10 points)Class assignments/journals (5-10 points)Rough drafts (30-50 points)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)
English 10 Academic:a typical blockWarm up: grammar or vocabulary mini-
lesson and/or practice.Literature or writing lesson: BeowulfGroup or individual workWhole class discussionWriting and research in computer labRecord homework in agendas
Writing So far: original poem about a detailed memorytimed writing as a pre-assessment1-3 paragraphs about a topic such as: loyalty,
courage, leadership, reputation, and generosity
So far:taken a vocabulary quizworked to understand use of subjects and
predicates– quiz FridayTook a reading pretestdiscussed the hero’s journey to prepare to
read Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Future AssignmentsPersuasive writing: Students will work to understand
and analyze essays and print media and learn ways to present an organized argument.
Grammar: Parts of Speech, UsageVocabulary: Commonly Confused wordsHomework: comprehension questions and journals,
grammar and vocabulary practice, note taking using Cornell notes as they read or watch video presentations
BeowulfMultimedia projects: students will collaborate to
organize and present small research projects that focus on organizing writing and PowerPoint slides