Current 10th Grade Units

Grammar Unit (on-going)

        We are currently studying subject/verb agreement.


Essays

         We will begin working on the next essay mid-February

Literature

        We will soon begin our unit on Julius Ceasar.

Vocabulary Unit (on-going; homework due the last class of each week)

        Each week students are given a vocabulary packet highlighting fifteen vocabulary words.  They are to define them and then either write a sentence for each or a short story incorporating at least ten words.  Other activities are included which focus on identifying synonyms/antonyms and on using the words in context.  They will have a quiz each week when the packets are due.  Every three weeks, students will have a vocabulary test.

Independent Reading and Writing Unit (on-going; homework due the last class of each week)

         We have gone over this unit in detail in the past week.  Students are able to make their own reading selections each week, but they must spend a minimum of fifteen minutes reading.  They will then write about their selection in their journals.  Each entry will be two paragraphs.  In the first paragraph, they will write a summary of the reading without using any quotes; if they are making the selections, then they should have no trouble understanding the material and should not need to use quotes.  The second paragraph should include their observations, feelings, etc.  It is here that students are able to tell the reader why they selected the reading.  Students must cite their readings in MLA fashion.  We spent several class periods practicing citations.  They have been given reference guides which they are to glue to the inside cover of their journals.  In addition, there are helpful tools on the LHS website under Media Center.