Welcome to Class of 2009 English 12/Senior Seminar!
Novels:
- 1984 by George Orwell
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
- The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
- A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid
- Possibly: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
- In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
Drama:
- Hamlet and Macbeth by William Shakespeare
- Possibly: The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Poetry:
- Beowulf
- Canterbury Tales by Geoffery Chaucer
- The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
Various Poems
Ways to contact me:
Email is best as I check throughout the day. Jennifer Trujillo - jennifer.trujillo@sbcglobal.net
Or feel free to call 477-1235 and leave a message
Literature:
- Semester 1
- 1984
- Beowulf
- Canterbury Tales
- Hamlet
- Dante
- Possibly: The Crucible or The Kite Runner or In the Time of the Butterflies
- Readings related to the 2008 elections
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- Semester 2
- Non-fiction related to Senior Project
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Macbeth
- Colonialism: Heart of Darkness and A Small Place
- Poetry
Writing:
- Essays in MLA format
- Personal Essay for College/Career
- Senior Project Research Essay
- College Applications/FAFSA
- Business Letter
Senior Project Requirement Deadlines:
- Parents’ Night- October 8th –7:00 p.m.
- Declare Project- October
- Letter of Inquiry- November/December
- Poster- January/February
- Paper- February/March
- Project-April/May
- Presentation at Big Night- May 27th
- Project must meet one of the following requirements:
- Community Service
- Career Oriented
- Unique Mentor Available
Grading Policy
- Online and in class grade posting.
- Reading and Writing—No late homework.
- Revise essays for higher grade.
Other Stuff you might want to know:
If it’s Tuesday or Thursday, it must be SSR- bring a book to read!
- Our learning this year is focused on preparing you for your future, whether that be at college, in the workforce, in a family, or all of the above. Brain research shows that your teens are key to brain development. If you work hard, you can actually develop your brain and make yourself smarter! (I am imagining a class full of future “Masters of the Universe” by the end of the year!)
- I am so excited about having you in class this year and can’t wait to watch you flourish! Welcome!
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