Mrs. Lara AltLara.alt@lcps.org

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

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Lara.Alt@lcps.org

English 11 Honors:a typical blockWarm up: grammar or vocabulary mini-

lesson and/or practice.Literature or writing lesson: A Raisin in

the SunGroup or individual workWhole class discussionWriting and research in computer labRecord homework in agendas

Grading/ClarityFormative – 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)Vision Forum Posts (5-10 points)Final draft papers (30-50 points total)

Writing So far: an original poem about a detailed memorya timed writing as a pre-assessmentseveral forum posts on VISION and journal

responses to classwork.

So far we have:taken a vocabulary quizworked to understand use of colons and

semicolons – quiz Fridaydiscussed the tragic heroes, epic heroes, and discussed themes we will find in A Raisin in

the Sunanalyzed and discussed poems and primary

documents from American history

Future AssignmentsPersuasive 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

A Raisin in the SunBig Question ResearchMultimedia projects: students will collaborate to

organize and present literary analysis and research