Welcome to English 10

Mrs. Russo

Dear 10^th Grade Students and Parents,

Welcome to 10^th Grade English! As we go through the year, we will be exploring literature through the lens of several themes. The major works of literature we will be studying, embedded in the theme of world literature, include:

Antigone

Macbeth

Night

Lord of the Flies

Tuesdays with Morrie

One Independent Novel Unit

Various short stories and poems

Each work of literature will be studied through writing, speaking and listening. In addition to the major works of literature listed above, we will be exploring music, poetry and pieces of non-fiction which enhance the themes of the 10th grade year.

Students should expect to have homework between three and five nights per week. This may include: reading, vocabulary, and writing assignments. There are ten to twelve major writing assignments each year. After each assignment is completed, graded, and re-assessed by the student, it will be kept in the classroom in a student writing folder. This is in preparation for the final writing project at the end of the year. All assignments are listed on a weekly homework board in the front of the classroom; students should check this board each day. Finally, on the back of this letter, is a list of classroom rules students must familiarize themselves with and be prepared to follow as we go through the year.

Students and parents, please sign and date the form below to indicate that you have read this letter. Feel free to add any information that would be helpful for me to know about you that may help to ensure a successful year. Also, I will be sending ongoing emails to update parents on what we are studying in the classroom. Be sure to include your email address below if you would like to receive this monthly correspondence.

Best wishes for success as you complete your first year of high school; I look forward to working with you!

Mrs. Russo

I have read the above information and understand the overview of English 9 as well as the classroom rules.

Student ______________________________ Parent ________________

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