Mrs. Gravelle
25 Jun 2010 Comments Off
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Our America class response sites
An Overview of Our Schedule for the Year: (Check out this Prezi! 
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1st quarter: Basic writing and reading techniques– review and enhance; Narrative/Descriptive paper
2nd quarter: The Journey of the Hero ( Literary Terms, Short Stories, Mythology and The Odyssey); Unexamined Life paper
3rd quarter: Romeo and Juliet; Research paper
4th quarter: Our America; A Tale of Two Cities ( honors); My America paper
We will also be doing a vocabulary program that consists of Greek and Latin roots. Students will receive lists along the way, and I have created online flashcards and games at quizlet.com. See the Roots page under Unit Info for links.
COLLEGE READING LISTS
Looking for suggestions of what to read to be ready for college? Visit the following link for options.
101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers
