Plass

Mrs. Plass

Tenth Grade

Teacher: Lisa Plass

Phone: 754-322-1250

E-mail: lisa.plass@browardschools.com

Web: www.teacherweb.com/FL/CoralGladesHigh/MsPlass/index.html

Curriculum

Literature

In tenth grade our goal is to read and analyze a minimum of eight novels. Some selections will be read at home and others will be read in class. Reading homework will be assigned. Reading quizzes will be administered. Below is the list of novels from which we will choose.

Resources:

Text: The Language of Literature

In addition to longer literary works, we will be reading and analyzing short stories, nonfiction essays, and poetry selections.

Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck

A Separate Peace John Knowles

The Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway

Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens

The Iliad Homer

Oliver Twist Charles Dickens

Wuthering Heights Emily Bronte

Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare

Night Elie Weisel

To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee

The Color Purple Alice Walker

The Green Mile Stephen King

Antigone Sophocles

Julius Caesar William Shakespeare

Writing

Writing is an integral component of tenth grade. Our students need to be prepared to write for the tenth grade state assessment, the SAT, and Advanced Placement classes. We focus heavily on the craft, and we expect our students to practice good writing habits at home as well as at school. Writing homework will be assigned.

Daily Bell Work

Every day we will begin class with a short writing activity. A grade will be assigned at the end of each quarter. Students are expected to complete the work.

Suggested Supplies

Loose leaf paper, pens (black or blue ink), notebook

General Guidelines

Classroom Expectations

Treat others as you would like to be treated

Be prepared with the necessary supplies (notebook, paper and pen / pencil)

Follow all Broward County Code of Student Conduct expectations

Cell Phone and Electronic Device Use

The use of cell phones and other electronic devices is unacceptable during class time without permission. It is important that all students respect the policy and only use their electronic devices during designated times.

Tardy Policy

Students are expected to be in class on time. Parent contact and SRIs will be issued for repeated offenses.

Make Up Work

Make up work is only accepted when an absence is excused. You are responsible for obtaining any make up work.