Ms. Robin Lilly Newbury Park High School (805)498-3676 x1112 Email: rlilly@conejo.k12.ca.us or uteachme2@gmail.com

Looking to donate to the classroom? Click here for a list of suggestions. Current events Students will write their final essays for the class - a personal essay / statement of belief. We will do some other creative and reflective writing as we close out the school year. Personal essays are due Wednesday, 6/11. Daily Agenda & Homework - 6/11/2008 Personal Essay rubric Controversial Issue Project Handouts/Links Controversial Issue Presentation rubric Controversial Issue Paper Checklist/Cover Website evaluation form Suggested Outline Format for CI Paper Appeals and Logical Fallacies Controversial Issue Assignment Controversial Issues - website Book Group Assignment Sample Synthesis essay in MLA format Rubric for Synthesis essay Integrating Quotations Literary / Personal Response Essay Outside / Independent Reading Assignment Brush Strokes Lecture Outline Rubric for Narrative Essay Seminar Instructions Blank vocabulary study sheet Course Syllabus Current Events Assignment Grading System Explanation Past Handouts, assignments & homework Course Design Sophomore English is aligned with the California Academic Content Standards for the English / Language Arts. In this course, students will apply and develop skills in reading, writing, and analysis, through study of multiple genres, including short story, novella, novel, drama, poetry, and non-fiction, to consider essential questions about humanity such as "Who are we?", "What are we?", and "What do we think?" We will focus on vocabulary, grammar, and most importantly, critical thinking and writing skills to prepare for further study. Our goals are to become life-long learners, solve problems, work cooperatively, and learn how to thrive in an ever-changing global community.