Using common core standards, students will learn how to: 
analyze how a work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types 
cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text
analyze how a theme from a literary work develops over time and fits into the historical context 
analyze how a work of nonfiction uses persuasive techniques to convey an idea
determine the meaning of words and phrases and how they are used in a text

-To teach a high school level course, I have the expertise of teaching English Language Arts in a public high school in the United States for 15 years
-I have won Teacher of the Year multiple times
-I am currently certified with the National Council for Teacher of English 
-I am currently certified to teach English Language Arts Level T-7 (Highly Qualified) under the Georgia Professional Standards Commission from 2007 - 2022; certification to be renewed 2026 
-I have a BS in English Education from Kennesaw State University
-I have taught this material through the Johns Creek Student Leadership Council for three years to students from middle school (grade 6) to high school (grade up to 12)  high school 

提供的家庭作業
Some outside reading required: dependent on the lesson
0 - 1 每週課外時間
提供的評估
Students will share out mind maps for reflection
Some in class polls/ nearpod activities / class discussions
One final class project showcasing what they learned (mind map)
提供的成績

American literature classics
Making Learning Visible <- used as reference by teacher--not viewed by students