Welcome!

Riverside’s Mission Statement: The mission of Riverside School District is to prepare all students to be productive and responsible citizens of a changing global community by fostering:

       Lifelong self-directed learning

       Acquisition of essential knowledge and skills

       Independent and collaborative decision making, through critical thinking and tolerance for human diversity, in a safe and orderly environment.

Course: 10^th grade Language Arts

Classroom: Room 222 

Classroom Hours: I am usually in my classroom at 7:00am through 7:25am and during 9^th period by appointment.  You may schedule a time to come see me for any academic reason or you can just stop by if you see me alone in the room.

Mr. Trescavage’s Objectives: Upon leaving this classroom in June, you will:

       Become a more proficient writer.

       Have a better understanding of the writing process.

       Be able to identify and correct grammarical mistakes.

       Be able to identify the major parts of speech.

       Be able to compose a clear thesis statement.

       Be able to uncover satisfactory research material.

       Be able to identify appropriate web sites for academic material.

       Be able to combine different sources found through research by following a clear thesis statement.

       Be able to identify and utilize MLA Style.

       Demonstrate the ability to use more complex vocabulary in everyday writing and speaking.

       Develop a richer appreciation for literature (fiction and non-fiction).

       Be able to identify and utilize characteristics of fiction writing.

       Be able to identify major authors, painters, musicians and their works.

       Be able to develop an appropriate academic Power Point presentation.

       Feel more comfortable reading and understanding aspects of a work by William Shakespeare.

       Understand some of the aspects of theater and acting out a play.

       Demonstrate the ability to function cooperatively within a classroom and group setting.

       Leave a little better than when you came into the classroom.

My door is always open if you need anything!

• If you are looking for makeup or missed notes, please go to the Classroom Resources section.
• If you are checking to see what is for homework or looking for an upcoming classroom event, please go to My Calender.

Thanks,

Mr. Trescavage

Mr. Trescavage's Syllabus (DOC 14 KB)

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