Language Arts II
On the home page, you will find information about class rules. The brown bar above contains tabs that will provide information about the class material we cover. Achieve 3000 is a tab for teachers of that program
HI! I am Mrs. Chiari Pearce your 1Oth grade Language Arts teacher, as well as, the District Writing Coach.
Welcome to our classroom page.
Contact me at Chiari-pearce@crhsd.org
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Ext: 236
You can also always send a short message below for me to contact you.
Course Overview
Parents Corner!
Summer Reading
This course is required for graduation. Sophomore English is designed to continue to introduce students to the study of World literature and language. Various types of World literature will be read and discussed including short stories, plays, poetry, and novels. Emphasis will also be placed on grammar, sentence structure, and literary terminology. Writing will consist of essays, poetry, and compositions. Students will deliver informative and persuasive speeches and engage in technological presentations making insightful connections in response to their reading. In addition, there will be a focus on the process of interpersonal communication development and ACT prep. Students will work individually, in small groups, and within the class.
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This course will cover the following Units:
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• World Myths, Folktales,& Fairytales
•.The Hero’s Quest,
•The Memoir– Oppression of World Cultures (WWII, African, Asian, Middle East),
•The World of Shakespeare -Othello
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ALL Freshmen - through Senior students not in Honors will be required to complete summer reading articles in the Achieve 3000 program.
Please see our website https://www.crhsd.org/ for additional information.
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Cell Phone Policy
Technical devices are not always appropriate and can be a distraction to learning. In the working
world, many professions do not allow the use of personal devices. Since the classroom is preparation
for the real world, devices are not permitted, except if you have asked the teacher to use the device as
a tool related to class which will be indicated by a sign on the board. All devices should be silenced at
all times. NO talking or texting is allowed during class time. (If you need to talk or text in an
emergency, explain your situation to me, and I will send you to an appropriate place to use your
phone.) Each student will have the use of a classroom Chromebook, so
devices are not generally needed. Note: Any unauthorized use of your
device is considered cheating and you may receive a zero as well as
be subject to the school’s cheating policy. Also, any recording, or
picture taking, while in class will be considered a violation of the
school’s social media policies. YOU WILL BE REPORTED TO SECURITY!!
If you are seen with any device:
1. You will be asked to put it away and lose 5 weekly participation points. Three warnings in any
given semester will ensure parent contact. A fourth will result in a referral.
2. A second warning in a single day, and you will be required to place your device in a box on your
desk for the remainder of the class. Refusal will be considered insubordination.
NOTE: Boxes are always available if you would like one to practice self-control!!!
