Mr. Green
fgreen@dadeschools.net
Genius without education is like silver in the mine.
- Benjamin Franklin
 Score well on the FCAT Reading and FCAT Writes
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tests. (February and April)
Become better analytical thinkers and writers.
Prepare for A.P. English in grades 11 & 12.
Examine topics relating to human nature, philosophy,
psychology, etc. through literature.
Develop an appreciation for literature.
Utilize technology to gather, synthesize, and share
information.
 Textbook: McDougal Littell Literature
 Supplemental texts:
Advanced Vocabulary Skills (Townsend Press)
Night by Elie Wiesel
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
Modern novel of choice
 Basic materials for class: notebook, paper, pens,
pencils.
 Highlighter(s)
 MacBook Air and USB drive
 Choices for modern novel:
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Princess: Life Behind the Veil by Jean Sasson
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
 Helpful websites: Project Gutenberg (gutenberg.org);
Word Dynamo (dictionary.com); snopes.com; Google
Groups
 1st Quarter: Summer reading, Greek mythology,
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Antigone, short stories, modern novel.
2nd Quarter: Modern novel, Macbeth, short stories,
non-fiction.
3rd Quarter: In the Time of the Butterflies, short
stories, non-fiction, poetry.
4th Quarter: Night, Arthurian legend, short stories.
Ongoing: FCAT preparation utilizing practice
passages, Reading Plus, and district assessments.
FLVS curriculum
 Students can expect 25-30 grades per nine weeks.
 Quizzes (worth one grade) will often be given after
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reading assignments.
Major tests after novels/plays will be worth 2-3 grades.
Homework is given 3-4 nights a week; may be reading
or answering questions.
Vocabulary is due after each weekend; quiz after 2
chapters; unit test after 5 chapters.
Reading Plus – two sessions per week.
Work may be typed on laptops; some work may be
uploaded to Google Groups.
 Be on time.
 Follow the uniform dress code.
 Observe common courtesy.
 Pay attention in class.
 Turn in work on time (late work is not always
accepted).
 Get absences excused and make up work.
 Do not misuse electronic devices in class.
 Do your own work.
 Read!!!
 Analyze and look in-depth; don’t just skim the surface.
 Work on writing; utilize Word’s built in grammar check.
 Speak to me if overloaded with work or if you have special
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circumstances.
Take advantage of extra-credit opportunities.
Check progress on the portal.
When in doubt, ask! I’m always here to help.
(fgreen@dadeschools.net)
Utilize technology as a tool, not a distraction.
Develop curiosity.