Mrs. Seroyer

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Mrs. Seroyer

• English 11
• Modern American Literature

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Who am I?

• Born in Orange, New Jersey
• Married
• I have a set of 5 year old twins (boy/girl)
• I enjoy spending time with my family, reading,
  and seafood!

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What will I be teaching?

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar REVIEW
• Literature
• Writing, Writing, and MORE Writing! ?

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Vocabulary

• Latin suffixes/prefixes
• Literature specific words

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11th Grade Literature Units

• Women Authors
• Harlem Renaissance
• John Steinbeck Of Mice and Men
• Lorraine Hansberry A Raisin in the Sun
• Shakespeare - Macbeth

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Essay writing and Research Paper

• Three Modes of Writing
• Narrative
• Expository
• Persuasive
• Research Paper
• Organizational Skills
• Grammar Usage
• Strength of Argument

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Projects Presentations

• Novel Presentation
• Abstract Noun
• PowerPoint Projects (Various Topics)

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Weekly Regulars

• Vocabulary Check
• Daily vocabulary quiz
• Vocabulary Test
• Roots and Stems (See hard copy of syllabus for
  additional information)

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Point System

• Major Tests and Projects 50
• Weekly Vocabulary Tests 20
• Homework 20
• Daily Grades 10

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PROGRESS REPORT DATES . . .

• First nine-weeks
• February 2
• February 24
• March 18 Report Cards
• Second nine-weeks
• April 13
• May 4
• May 24 Last Day of School

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MAKE-UP Tests

• Wednesday Mornings
• _at_ 700 a.m.

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LATE WORK

• Penalized with a grade of zero.
• Excused absences have a 1 week window

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CONTACT INFO.

• Email
• cseroyer_at_madisoncity.k12.al.us
• Voicemail
• 772-BJHS(2547) ext. 612