Ms. Lisa Fiorillilisa.fiorilli@lcps.org

Background and ExperienceGMU—Masters in English with a

concentration in Teaching Writing and Literature

Bowling Green State University, Ohio—Bachelor of Music

13th year in Education/10th year of teaching for LCPS/3rd at LCHS

Previous experience at Stone Bridge High School, H-B Woodlawn in Arlington, The University of Massachusetts

English 10 Honors:a typical blockWarm up: grammar or vocabulary mini-

lesson and/or practice; journal writing.SSRLiterature or writing lessonGroup or individual workWhole class discussionWriting and research with the computersRecord homework in agendasUse VISION

Grading/ClarityFormative – 0 %Homework assignments (5-10 points)Class assignments/journals (5-10 points)Rough drafts (30-50 points)VISION forum posts (5-10 points)Summative – 100%Projects and presentations (20-60 points)Journals (5-10 points)Quizzes (10-15 points) Tests (30-50 points)Final draft papers (50-100 points total)

So far we have: Used a formula to write an autobiographical

poemWritten a timed writing as a diagnosticLearned and applied the RAFT Writing

StrategyRead two current nonfiction articlesBegun reading the epic poem BeowulfParticipated in two small group discussions

So far we have:Discussed the hero’s journey, courage,

loyalty, leadership, reputation, generosityEngaged in Silent Sustained ReadingPracticed with new vocab words and taken a

vocab quiz

Future AssignmentsPersuasive writing: Students will work to

understand and analyze essays and print media and learn ways to present an organized argument.

Homework: comprehension questions and journals, grammar and vocabulary practice, note taking using Cornell notes as they read or watch video presentations

BeowulfBig Question ResearchMultimedia projects: students will collaborate to

organize and present literary analysis and research

Check VISION and ClarityVISIONloudounvision.netLog in: find my class by typing “LCH Fiorilli 10”Use Password: guestCLARITYZ, X, gradeCheck the CMS/LCHS home page for links for info/link to VISION/other resources

Email me anytime with questions: lisa.fiorilli@lcps.org