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10th Grade LANGUAGE ARTS

Ms. Marti

n10th Grade LANGUAGE ARTS

…MATERIALS…

Binder (notes, bell work, extra paper)

Journal- To be kept in class (Due Thursday)

Writing Utensils Pen, pencil, highlighter

SSR Book/TKAM Homework

Objectives We will cover a wide variety of reading

and writing. Writing-

Exploring your identity through writing The argumentative essay, journal entries, quick

writes… Grammar-

ACT/MME preparation…focused and detailed. Reading-

Articles and resources for research paper, To Kill a Mockingbird, and more

READ TO UNDERSTAND- Skill based reading Metacognitive- Annotate (talk to the text)

“A person who won't read has no advantage over

one who can't read”- Mark Twain

Short stories- pretty cool stories this semester

Poetry- “The powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse”…what will be your verse this semester?

Fiction To Kill a Mockingbird

“People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.”

Current Events- AOW

LET YOUR THOUGHTS FLOW…

Essay writing: You will write 1-2 essays per

card marking along with many other writing assignments as the semester progresses.

Vocabulary: Will become even more

important—classroom word walls!

“LIMITS OF MY LANGUAGE ARE THE LIMITS OF MY MIND. ALL I KNOW IS WHAT I HAVE WORDS FOR.” -Ludwig

Our goal is not only to read…but to read for understanding. “No longer shall we canvas 5 miles of text, but rather

dive 5 miles deep and explore every word, comma, and idea.”

We shall not simply memorize information, but retain that information and know how to think about our thinking. “I think, therefore I am.”

Basic Rules

The only thing you can control in this classroom is your attitude.

No phones, ear buds/headphones, or hats.

Be respectful, courteous, and prepared.

Never leave your seat without permission.

Under no circumstances will you line up at the door at the end of the hour.

Your actions, behaviors, and attitudes will dictate the teaching and your classroom experience.

Getting to Know Me

One sister and two brothers 3 nephews and 1 niece Cat-Mr. Deeds1. Divine Child High School- 20042. Michigan State University-20083. My hobbies and interests (yes, teachers are real

people): Travelling, spending time with family, taking

pictures of my cat, reading, running, watching trashy TV shows, and cooking/going out to eat

My Time at SchoolMichigan State

University

German/English

Crew Team

Study Abroad

Teaching1 semester in Germany

1 year student teaching at Royal Oak High School

4 years in Texas

Now at Fordson!

Ice Breaker In your groups, discuss your likes and dislikes. One person in the group should record the

information on a post-it note. Record names next to likes.

Do not use things like: brown hair, brown eyes, each have a sister or brother (boring).

Get creative and find interesting bonds that you may share. I will use these to create seating charts in order to place you in groups with peers that share common bonds.

Classroom Norms

What makes a safe, productive classroom?

Create a circle map, then share their ideas with their table group. 

Choose 1 or 2 ideas to bring to the class. 

I’ll compile the ideas in a class map.