Adolescent Program - English Language Arts/Literature
Stephanie DeMello M.Ed
Texts for 2nd Quarter
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
Through Irish Eyes: A Visual Companion to Angela McCourt's Ireland by Malachy McCourt
Related Readings: My Papa's Waltz by Theodore Roethke, The Emigrants by James Scoltock, He Wishes for the Clothes of Heaven by W.B. Yeats and musical lyrics Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2
Learning Expectations
All students have the capapcity to learn and contribute to their educational experience.
Reading Comprehension:
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Extracts, understands, interprets, evaluates and relates information to prior knowledge.
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Reads with inferential skills.
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Understands the structure and characteristics of fictional and non-fictional literature.
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Develops vocabulary
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Develops an understanding of literary devices.
Written Skills:
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Develops a clear point that is supported by relevant and sufficient evidence.
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Includes content that consistently focuses on topic and contains accurate facts and information.
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Selects a style that demonstrates understanding of audience and purpose.
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Uses appropriate word choice and a variety of sentence structures.
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Written products are well organized and logically constructed.
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Understands and utilizes appropriate written mechanics.
Participation:
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Students are expected to be an active contributer to the learning community.
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Each student is expected to take responsibility for their learning.
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Students need to come to class prepared with necessary materials.
Related Websites:
www.rootweb.ancestory.com
www.achievement.org
www.youirish.com
www.limerickdiocese.org
www.teachnet.ie
www.casperirish.com
Extention Activities: Students will also particpate in activities aimed at improving their understanding of the historical context of post-depression Ireland, Irish culture, Irish architecture and Irish visual arts.