English 10-Survey of British Literature
2015-2016
School Year
Teacher Name: Ms. Lisa Kulakowski (Leta) Phone: 571-252-2300
Email: Lisa.Kulakowski@lcps.org Jennifer.Reynolds@lcps.org
Remind.com: Text @lkulak to 81010 Twitter: @Kuli_English
In this class, we:
Show we are READY
by being attentive and
in our seats with all
necessary materials
when the bell rings.
Show RESPECT by
following all school
rules and by treating
ourselves and others
with kindness and
honor in all words and
actions.
Show we are
RESPONSIBLE by
giving our full effort
to learn and refusing
to give up, completing
all work with honesty,
obtaining missed
assignments, and
asking for help when
needed.
“Read more.
Write more. ‘Nuff
said.”
My Schedule:
1st : English 11-Reading/Rm.202
2nd : English 11-Smith/Rm. 202
3rd : Planning/Rm. 202/T3
4th : Study Hall/T3
5th : English 10-Reading/T3
6th : English 11/T3
7th : English 11-Toler/T3
8th : Planning/Rm. 202/T3
Welcome Students and Parents!
Welcome to English/Reading 10! This comprehensive course is designed to allow you to
continue developing the reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills
acquired in earlier grades. Reading emphasis will be on the development and practical
application of various British literature genres (including poetry and drama) as well as various
nonfiction selections. You will be writing in many forms, including drafts, journals,
informal/formal essays (including persuasive essays and research), and editorials. You will also
be reading and participating in various workshops such as lit circles and reading-writing
workshops. We will continue to prepare for next year’s 11th grade Reading/Writing SOL
assessments throughout the year. Students will be encouraged/supported to read closely and
write with clarity and precision. A love of reading and an appreciation for good writing will be
What you will need for class:
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Supply List:
Loose leaf paper, pencils & pens
Composition book-college rule
1-1/2 inch binder with 4 dividers
(Labels: Reading, Writing,
Quiz/Test, Vocab)
USB/flash drive (if able)
Please note:
**If you have trouble obtaining the supplies
above, please see me for help!
**COLLABORATION and GROUP WORK
with your classmates is required! These are
21st century workplace readiness skills that
you will use in life!
If we can:
Focus
Give effort
Have pride
+ ENJOY class
SUCCESS!
modeled
Semester 1 – Topics*
Semester 2 – Topics*
The Hero’s Journey-Beowulf, nonfiction
selections; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Literary devices, conventions of poetry/lyrics as
poetry; relevant vocabulary; reading strategies.
Writing: Grammar/sentence structure; the
writing process/essay structure; diagnostic
writing.
Canterbury Tales, Macbeth, conventions of
drama; nonfiction selections.
Writing: Grammar/conventions, sentence
variety, parallel structure, the writing
process/thesis statements.
Writing: Research Essay/MLA Format.
Sherlock Holmes/science fiction selections.
Writing: Research Essay/MLA Format.
*order/selections flexible
Independent Reading/Lit Circles: YA lit
fiction/nonfiction selections.
Writing: Grammar/conventions, sentence variety,
parallel structure, the writing process/thesis
statements.
Dystopian society selections – Animal Farm and
YA lit selections (The Hunger Games/Divergent):
nonfiction selections.
Poetry – ongoing – various period authors/forms.
Satire – Jonathan Swift, various topical
selections/nonfiction selections.
*order/selections flexible
Class Procedures:
Grades in this class will be comprised of class work, homework, quizzes, tests, and projects, as well as class
participation. Assignment deadlines will be clearly communicated to students; student use of a planning tool
(planner, agenda) will assist them in remaining organized. Extra credit opportunities may or may not be
available, provided the student has completed all required work and has no zeros.
When students are absent, they should plan to check my page on the BRHS website, or see/email Ms.
Kulakowski or a peer, prior to the next class so they know what was missed and are prepared to address it. A
plan for submitting make-up work will be determined by Ms. Kulakowski and student at that time. I am
available before school Monday-Friday, 7:30-8:30 or by appointment, for extra help.
**Info re: Remind.com (a one-way reminder text/email service) will be provided and sent home for students/parents.
students/parents.
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Thank you for your cooperation and participation; I am excited to work with you this year! Please do
not hesitate to contact me at any time with questions or concerns! Best, Lisa Kulakowski, M.Ed.
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“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”
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