English l

Mrs. Katie Ristow 

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​Students will create compelling arguments, find their written and spoken voices, and hear from some of the most influential voices of the past and present through short stories, American folklore, autobiographies, and impactful fiction. Our chosen literature books share the themes of power, influence, the value of pain, and embracing our God-given purpose in life

 

REQUIRED BOOKS

• Windows to the World Student Workbook (NEW, UNUSED COPIES ONLY)

• The Giver by Louis Lowry  (any edition; used or borrowed; physical copy needed for class in October and November)

• Animal Farm by George Orwell (any edition; used or borrowed; physical copy needed for class in November and December)

• The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom (any edition; used or borrowed; physical copy needed for class in January and February)

• A Case for Christ Student Edition by Lee Strobel  (please confirm it is the student edition, as there are multiple different editions of this book; used or borrowed copies are okay; physical copy needed for class for August- September in school).

• Yonder by Ali Standish (any edition; used for borrowed; physical copy needed for class for March and April)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be reading many more texts than listed above, but all are available for free in online PDF format. Of the required literature books, all formats are approved (audio, book, or PDF); however, some books may not be available in any other format aside from a paper book. The required textbook must be in physical format brought to class each day. It should be ordered A MONTH before SCHOOL to ensure delivery.

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• 1.5-inch or larger binder with dividers (​Note: This binder can be shared with another subject; however, students will need a large section dedicated to English class since the binder and notes will be used for classroom activities, tests, and quizzes; the binder will be assembled on the first day of class.)

• Lined writing paper or a notebook for taking notes (Spiral notebooks are not allowed at EMERGE -see Student Handbook)

• Writing pens/pencils

• Highlighters​

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MATERIALS FEE: 

• $5 per semester, payable with tuition\