Name:
Mrs. Dee Amber Overstreet
SCHOOL:
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
CLASS:
Senior English
SCHOOL PHONE:
502-485-8311
PRP English Teacher
Student Council Sponsor
Bachelor of Arts in Communication/English Bellarmine University 2004
Master of Arts in Teaching English Bellarmine University 2008
Email-dee.overstreet@jefferson.kyschools.us
mrsoverstreetsenglishclass@insightbb.com
Plan of Action:
We will be submerged in fantastic, challenging literature
from many genres including poetry, drama, nonfiction, short story, and novel
during our time together. We will work on finishing a Senior Portfolio.
We will also prepare for real life and social experiences by understanding
certain aspects of grammar and strengthening our vocabulary. Other projects
and writings will be required with specific units and graded as a test grade.
Required Writing:
Every student will complete a portfolio, or collection of writings that show
growth and understanding. You will be provided with time in class and are
expected to work outside of class as well. While in this class, we will
complete new pieces and work to improve existing ones. We will also work
extensively on 3.5 essays, argument, informative/explanatory, research, and
career writing. A complete portfolio with six pieces is required for
graduation.
Required Reading:
During this trimester we will work with several types of literature. You will
be expected to do reading in and outside of class. We will cover Macbeth,
Wuthering Heights, Black Boy, works by Poe, short stories, independent
reading…just to name a few. You will also need to bring in outside reading
(newspapers, magazines, comic books, graphic novels, novels) for independent
reading. Expect to read something new every two weeks. You will also
complete an annotated bibliography for each book you read.
Independent reading-This trimester you will be reading several independent
books. Three of those books must be part of a series or by the same author.
You will complete a major portfolio writing piece and project with these
books.
Required Projects:
During our trimesters together, students will also work on
various projects. During our final trimester, Seniors will work on a Career
Project.