Welcome Parents!

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Welcome Parents!

• Ms. Rachel Pearson
• pearsonr_at_pville.k12.ny.us
• English 9R

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Educational Background

• BA - Elmira College
• MAT - Manhattanville College
• Post Graduate Certification - Manhattanville in
  Special Education

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Pleasantville School District

• 9th year
• Various roles
• Middle School and High School
• Mainstream and ISP program

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Personal Insights

• Worked in theatre throughout high school and
  college
• Developed numerous field trip experiences
  relating to curriculum
• Chaperoned a trip to Italy
• Attend the theatre, both locally and
  professionally
• Travel, both abroad and domestically
• Love pop culture trivia
• Currently working on Amazons 100 books to read
  before you die

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School Website

• Course Expectations
• Homework assignments
• Upcoming tests and quizzes

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Readings

• 9th grade theme The Heros Journey
• Assorted short stories, non-fiction and poetry
• Text options may include but are not limited to
• Romeo and Juliet
• Of Mice and Men
• The Odyssey
• The Chocolate War
• The Old Man and the Sea
• A Day No Pigs Would Die
• Safe at Second

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Written Work

• Thematic Essays
• Readers Response Questions
• Research
• Grammar
• Vocabulary

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Parent/Student Portal

• Replaces formal progress reports
• Students should monitor their own progress
• Parents can monitor students progress

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Extra Help

• Students may make appointments with me
• Available during Activity Period
• Parents may email me with any questions or
  concerns they may have

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Thank you for coming!