| 10th Grade Tech Prep
| | | This year you are going to learn a lot about literature. We are going to read a wide variety of literature, from novels, to plays, to short stories, to poetry, and pretty much anything in between. With all this reading, you will have the chance to have experiences you've never had through the eyes of our characters. A large portion of 10th grade literature is focused on taking you from a dependent thinking (ie you depend on other people, such as teachers, to guide your thoughts) to an independent thinker (you arrive at conclusions about symbolism, characterization, etc. all on your own). I will help you to make that leap through all our class discussions, the writing you will be doing, and the projects that will show you different perspectives about interpretations. I am very excited about the possibilities this year brings and truly look forward to the opportunity of watching each and every one of you change into an independent thinker. |
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Things to Know...
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Rules to Live by:
1. Write only in blue or black ink.
If you choose to write in any other color or in pencil, you will receive a 0 on that assignment.
2. Only use pencil if specifically directed to do so by Ms. Funsch.
3. Finish your food and drink before entering the classroom—eating and/or drinking are not permitted in class.
4. Raise your hand before venturing a comment or question into the classroom discussion.
5. Respect the other students in the classroom as you are all here to learn about literature.
6. Go to the bathroom during your break not during class time.
7. Expect a tardy if you walk in after the bell rings.
This year the 10th grade is focusing on Reading Comprehension. We will be doing a lot of short readings in class and then utilizing Researched based reading strategies to improve the students' reading comprehension. Within this focus, we are also trying to instill a love of reading in the students, recognizing that reading can span from a 1,000 page novel to an article from Us Magazine. We are also doing various hands on projects in class to make the literature come alive and relate to the students so that they can own their reading.
We are starting this semester off with a Biblical Allusion project. Studies have shown that the Bible is the most often referred to piece of literature ever. We are not taking a faith based approach to this project; we are remaining objective and treating the Bible as simply another book. We will be spending one day a week in class working on this project; it should only become homework if your student does not utilize his time in class.
I am also working collaboratively with the other 10th grade teachers on developing the student’s ability to adequately persuade or argue within the confines of a paper. Persuasive writing is a big standard in the 10th grade and we will be spending a lot of time honing in their skills in persuasion. The 11th grade graduation writing test is a persuasive writing test so we will make sure your student is adequately prepared for the test his junior year.
We will also be reading four novels in class with the students in order to foster their love of reading and practice their reading comprehension.
All-in-all, it should be a very productive year!!
I am sincerely looking forward to this year and what we will all learn from each other!
Please feel free to email me with any questions, comments, or concerns!!
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