Welcome!

Hello Sophomores!

Welcome to our class.  This is the class blog and you will be able to access all kinds of information, assignments, links, and handouts throughout the year.

I will usually update the site every Sunday - so that you have a good idea of our assignments and due dates that will occur during the upcoming week.  I tend to revise or make adjustments sometimes - and if I do - I will always have information posted here.

I suggest you make this an available link on your computer - so you can be sure to check in at all times.  This is a great resource if you are absent.  Please always check the site before approaching me with questions.  Many times what you want to know is already posted.

You will need a gmail account for this class.  We will be using our computers on a regular basis.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year.  Our classroom is a place of intellectual discussion, reading, and writing.  We are a community of learners and I will push you to perform at your very best.  You need to work hard to show improvement and your writing must be authentic and genuine.  I want you to honor your voice, as well as respect the voice of your classmates.You are unlike anyone else and you see the world in your own unique way - I want your insight and your words to be indicative of this.

We will be doing a number of activities during the first two weeks.  See below for some assignments and due dates.  Start the year off well.  There will be more information posted shortly.

Be Well,

Samakosky

* We will be getting our textbooks on Thurs. 9/6.  Be sure to have your ID with you.
* Business Letter - assigned Tues. 9/4.  Due Wednesday 9/5.
Must follow MLA format, and must be typed.  Speak with me ASAP if this a problem.
* Six Word Memoir - assigned Weds. 9/5.  Due Thursday 9/6.
You will present this to the class.
* "When You Tell Them My Story" - Partner Interview and Poem - assigned Weds. 9/6. Due Friday 9/7.  You will present this to the class.
* We will also go over the syllabus, class expectations, planner, WRG's, writer's notebooks, etc....
* You can expect a review of specific terms/ideas that you studied last year during our second week.