ENGLISH 2
Honors 10th Grade
Miss Bone
About Me!
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El Camino High School Graduate, 2003
Study Abroad at Trinity College, Oxford University, England
BA in English: University of California, Berkeley, 2007
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Focus in Holocaust writing and 20th century American Literature
M.Ed in Education & Credential: University of California, Los
Angeles, 2009
Teaching/Coaching Experience:
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AVID and English, (Academic Leadership Community, LA)
Swim Coach (LA, Vista, FHS)
Assistant Women’s Crew Coach (Berkeley High)
Goals
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We will be
following the
Common Core
standards.
Students will
continue to
develop their
understanding
of grammar
and vocabulary
through daily
and weekly
lessons and
exercises.
Students will be expected to:
 Do research on a topic in order to effectively
write an argument-centered paper.
 Revise and edit their (and peer) papers in
order to develop as a writer and thinker.
 Conduct inquiry
 Participate in class through the Socratic method
by sharing their writing and opinions on a
subject in both small and large group
discussions.
 Read and analyze text using literary
terms/devices for a deeper meaning.
 Develop critical thinking and problem solving
skills, effective oral and written communication
techniques, and the ability to collaborate
effectively.
 Look at problems and issues in literature from
multiple perspectives in order to take a position
on the topic at hand.
Class Readings
1st Semester : The Nature of
2nd Semester: The Nature of
Man: Self-discovery and the Quest
Man: Destruction and Redemption
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Antigone – Sophocles
 Focus on persuasive techniques and
logical fallacies (pre-AP)
Western Tradition: Bible Stories,
Arthurian legend, Sinbad, Gilgamesh,
etc. – Textbook
 Focus on analysis, levels of
questioning and building a literary
knowledge base
The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest
Hemingway
 Focus on the Hero’s Journey/quest
and how to read for deeper meaning
A Lesson Before Dying – Ernest Gains (if
time)
 Focus on narrative structure, justice
and canon
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Animal Farm – George Orwell
 Focus on rhetorical devices and
strategies (pre-AP)
A Tale of Two Cities – Charles Dickens
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Focus on dichotomy and narrative
structure…author’s use of rhetoric to convey an
overall meaning
Lord of the Flies – William Golding
 Focus on reading for allegory, literary
analysis and expository/explanatory
writing
Othello – William Shakespeare
 Focus on analyzing literature and
language through the literary
devices…literary criticism/theory
Class Readings
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In addition to the novels read in class, the students
will also be required to do outside reading. Time
will be given in class to read on block day and
occasionally on Fridays, but students will mostly be
responsible for this work on their own.
Other resources to be used in class are:
 How
to Read Literature Like a Professor – Thomas C.
Foster
 Elements of Literature and Language of Literature by
Holt (textbooks to be provided in class)
Class Writing
1st Semester:
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Literary analysis
paper (response to
literature)
“This I Believe” essay
Argumentative writing
(ethos, logos, pathos)
Poem deconstruction
2nd Semester:
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Literary research
paper
Compare/contrast
essay
Business letter
Synthesis essay
(current events and
novel analysis)
Requirements
Classroom Requirements
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A binder or notebook for
grammar practice, daily warm
ups and journal writing
A divided section in their
binder (may share with
another class) for: Reading,
Writing, Grammar,
Vocabulary, Misc.
Several colored pens and
highlighters
Text/novel
OR Book
Notecards
Participation in classroom
discussions
Home requirements
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Routinely check
Schoolwires for updates
about the week.
Keep an e-mail address
through Schoolwires that is
current and checked often
Set aside time for
homework and reading
for class
Complete OR assignments
each quarter
Complete homework by
the beginning of the class
period in which it is due
Absences/Tardies
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Frequent absences and tardies make learning difficult.
It is a STUDENT’S responsibility to make up missed
assignments, tests and quizzes
Students have ONE week to make up any missed quiz or
test and TWO days for assignments.
Students have homework about 3-4 times a week
and often reading every night.
Large assignments and due dates will be
posted on Schoolwires. They are due that day
NO MATTER WHAT!
I will also try to post daily assignments as
often as possible.
Grades
I use weighted grades.
Grade Scale
All work will be given
points, and grades will be
based upon a cumulative
point scale at the end of
each term:
93% A
73% C
90%
88%
83%
80%
78%
AB+
B
BC+
70%
68%
66%
60%
59%
CD+
D
DF
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30% Essays
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15% Final
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15% Homework and Discussions
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20% Test/Quizzes
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10% Outside Reading
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10% Participation and Class
Activities
Communication
I appreciate
and value
your
concerns and
input.
Please feel
free to
contact me
at any time
throughout
the term.
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Email is the easiest way to contact me.
- SBone@fcusd.org
Phone
- 294-2400 ext. 415211
I may periodically send reminder emails,
updates etc. Be sure to have an updated
email address on Schoolwires.
English Department Donations
The district supplies most of our necessities, but some
luxuries are nice!
Suggested items…
*Ream(s) of white paper
*Ream(s) of colored paper
Card Stock (8 ½ x 11)
* Kleenex
White board eraser
White board dry erase markers
Colored pencils
Colored Sharpies
Colored Markers
*Most needed!
Classroom Library
I have been trying to build and restock my classroom library over the
last few years. If you would like to donate something other than what
was on the previous list I ALWAYS appreciate any used books
appropriate for adolescents.