Saturday, June 2, 2018

Summer School 2018








American Literature


Introduction  to Contemporary Composition


Expo Comp


World Literature






Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Summer School 2016

Welcome to Summer School!

Click on The American Literature and Contemporary
Blog for  weekly assignments.

American Literature 11A
American Literature



Contemporary Composistion 11B
Contemporary Composition

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Welcome Back


Welcome to the 2015-16 School Year!


 These classes utilizes blended, linked, and project based learning methods to enable more student centered   "personalized"  learning:  "technology makes it possible for students who either learn differently or have different interests to encounter material presented in a way that is engaging and meaningful to them". 

Links you need to get started:

School website, links to teacher email, teacher blogs

 Hollywood High

9th grade blog

10th grade blog

 Create your student email account here
AUP MUST   BE SIGNED!



Plagiarism check, Grammar, spelling, and writing to the rubric



Quizlet.com  Follow directions to sign up



Friday, January 9, 2015

Close Reading

All students should upload to your computer, download, or print and most importantly read the "handouts" in the close reading folder for their grade level.

These "handouts" will provide you with the tools to analyze and develop your arguments and stances on issues that you care about!

Please come to class with these documents in your binders or on your tablets for easy access during class-time.

These documents include:

Question Stems vand Question Bookmarks
Foundational/GIST questions
Student Think Alouds
Taking A Stance or Position
Claims, Contexts, and Consequences
Style Analysis

Also in The Rhetorically Accurate Verb Folder you should upload to your computer, download,  or print the Verbs for Analysis and Exposition.

See also the TRUTH MAP which can be found in the box or at  Truth Map

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Senior Surveys

URLs can be found via your turnitin.com email address

Thursday, October 16, 2014

The Dupont Challenge

Attention Students:

Are you passionate about the exciting world of science? Are you intrigued by the possibilities that the latest scientific ideas and developments may hold for our future?
The DuPont Challenge, North America's premier science essay competition, encourages you to delve deep into your interests in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and express yourself with creativity and purpose. Ours is a growing world that faces new challenges each day, and we want YOU to share your ideas for how science can help keep our global population supplied with food, safety, and clean energy.
Essays must be between 700 to 1,000 words in length, include a list of research sources, and fall under one of these four categories: 
  • Together, we can feed the world.
  • Together, we can build a secure energy future.
  • Together, we can protect people and the environment.
  • Together, we can be innovative anywhere.
Learn more about the challenges, and explore this section for valuable tips on writing your science essay: 
Be sure to read all Official Rules carefully before submitting your essay.

Saturday, September 13, 2014