Welcome to Mountain View’s

Open House

Mrs. UdallEnglish

Room 723

Phone: 480-472-7084

Email: hnudall@mpsaz.org

Education

• Brigham Young UniversityBachelor of Arts in English

Minor: Political Science

• Arizona State UniversityMasters of Secondary Education

Teaching Experience2004- Present

Mountain View High School:Honors English (10th grade)American Literature (11th grade)Instructional Specialist

Clubs/Committees:National Honor Society (NHS) AdvisorHonors CommitteeTesting Committee

Attendance Policy

Mountain View’s attendance policy:

10 absences = NO CREDIT

Tardy Policy: Tardiness is unacceptable.

3 Tardies = lunch or after school detention

4 Tardies = recommendation for Saturday School

Cell Phone Policy

Must be turned off and out of sight during class. Please don’t call your child during class!

If texting during class, cell phone will be taken away.Cell phone goes to the front office for pick up.Cell phone is placed on my desk for the entire semester.

Grading Policy

Standard grading scale:90+ A80-89 B

70-79 C60-69 D59 & below F

The English department does not give extra credit.I do not “round up” grades at quarter.

Make-up Work PolicyAbsences:

In case of absence, students have the same number of days as they were absent to turn in work without penalty.

Late Work:Half credit Exceptions

Incomplete Work:Not accepted

Presentation PolicyIf a student is absent on presentation day, a zero will be given for the assignment.

Students must check their presentation on my equipment before presentation day—technology glitches may result in a student receiving a zero.

Curriculum

American Literature is an elective English class.

Goals: English is a skill based subject.1. Develop critical thinking, reading, writing skills.2. Increase academic rigor.3. Utilize and reinforce time management skills.4. Create unity and cooperation amongst students.

LiteratureFiction & non-fiction pieces.

Students will study:Primary historical documents: selections in textbookShort stories: selections from textbookPlays: The Crucible, Raisin in the Sun, The Glass MenageriePoetry: Poetry Out LoudNovel: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldFilm: see selections on the class syllabus

Please review all literature listed on class syllabus.

Goals for Literature:• Prepare students to succeed in senior English and

college English classes by developing their critical thinking and reading skills.

Literature is a written imagination.• Expose students to classic literature and develop

their cultural literacy.• Help students make literary connections:

-with self-with other literature-with world & society

Goals for Writing:

• Prepare students to succeed in writing classes by developing their critical thinking and writing skills.

Writing is thinking made visible.• Solidify students’ basic writing skills.• Develop students’ voice and personal style.

-connotation vs. denotation-record their imaginations in writing (creative)

Thank You for coming tonight!!

Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail if you have any questions or concerns.