A teacher makes a point in many different ways.
Vicky Howard
Curriculum and Instruction
Differentiated instruction particularly for college prep, English learners, and special needs students
Multiple models to help students achieve excellence
Personalized instruction for specific goals and special needs
Scaffolded strategies for success
Valuable and timely feedback on assignments
Types of Writing Taught:
To be prepared for post-secondary education and employment, the University of California (UCs) and California State Universities (CSUs) strongly recommend that students be proficient in the following types of writing:
Narrative essay
Explanatory and informational essay
Opinion essays (literary analysis and persuasive with counterclaims)
Types of Reading Texts Taught:
- Primarily classical fiction and some non-fiction connecting to history and current events
- Poetry
Additional Elements and Skills Taught:
SAT preparation
Vocabulary, prefixes, roots, and suffixes
Advanced grammar for native and non-native speakers woven throughout the curriculum
Outside reading novels commonly referred to as Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) or Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)
Speaking and Listening:
The Socratic seminar
Academic discussion skills
Speeches