WELCOME TO WORLD LITERATURE

Instructor s: Mrs. Glapajone Nguyen and Mr. Miller

Where am I from???

HINT 1:NOT CHINA!!!

HINT 2: IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

HINT 3: WHERE KICKBOXING ORIGINATED

HINT4: WHERE THE MOVIE HANGOVER 2 WAS FILMED

Where in the world is Thailand?

Other childhood facts:

Grew up in Skokie, IL One younger brother who is also a

teacher Education:

Niles North High School University of Illinois at Chicago Northeastern Illinois University

Fun FACTS:

Have three dogs!!!

I love traveling, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, anything nature related!

I am terrified of heights! Ice skated for 10 years

Summer Activities:

I put a RING on it!

I rode a bike in AMSTERDAM!

I climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower and almost got squished to my death

trying to see the Mona Lisa!

I ate TAPAS in Spain!!! YUMMMMMM!!!

Teaching Background

Taught in Hawaii for one summer. ALOHA! Taught in Humboldt Park, Chicago for 5

years Taught at CICS Longwood Academy in

Chicago’s south side Taught at VOISE Academy in Chicago’s

Austin neighborhood Now… beginning my second year here at AMUNDSEN!!! GOOOOOOO VIKINGS!

Teaching Style

ARE YOU GOING TO

BE HARD???

No Nonsense Nurturer• I believe every student can succeed and achieve his/her goals•I believe that life is not always smooth and there will inevitably be obstacles•I believe that everyone has his/her own strengths and weaknesses and it’s important to KNOW them•I believe there are 2 types of students: those that make excuses for their own success and those that fight for their success•I believe that every day matters and we shouldn’t waste other people’s time• I believe by working together towards the same goal, we will make this class both fun and productive!

Mr. Miller

28 years old

Married for two years (June 18, 2011)

Born and grew up in the Bronx, New York City

Cultural background:

New Yorker/Midwesterner

Racial background: Bi-racial—African American and White

My Family

Educational Background

BA: Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology

MBA: Master of Business Administration

MAT: Master of Arts in Teaching

Hobbies

Reading both non-fiction and fiction books

Guitar

Basketball

Working out

Video games

Fun Fact

I have a private pilot license, and once crash landed an airplane.

Summer Activities

Traveled to Jamaica with my wife.

Teaching Experience Beginning my fourth year of

teaching at Amundsen H.S.

Coaching basketball

Five Steps to Success

Be present and on time to class everyday

Be curious about the exciting world around you: Become a lifelong learner

Try your best, and don't be afraid to make mistakes

Ask for help/clarification when needed

Know that, with hard work in this class, you are preparing for Graduation and a successful young adulthood

Course Description

We will be reading multiple genres of literature from various time periods and regions of the world.

We will be exposed to various cultures through literature and one another’s experiences.

We will understand the world through multiple perspectives and celebrate its diversity.

We will build on reading and writing skills that will help you prepare for life after high school.

Some Academic Course Objectives Close Reading/Annotation Text Analysis Write for a variety of purposes Collaborative discussions Oral presentations/Public speaking Utilize technology (Create podcasts,

movie projects, blogs) To graduate AND be ready for your

future in COLLEGE or in your CAREER.

Some “Real-WORLD” Objectives To explore your own cultural identity To begin exploring similarities and

differences amongst other cultures To appreciate the history of the world

and its origins To gain an understanding of what is

going on in other parts of the world and how it affects us

To have a sense of curiosity that will always lead you to question EVERYTHING and seek more KNOWLEDGE…

Course Materials

Mandatory: Perforated spiral notebook FOR THIS CLASS ONLY, class folder for handouts and returned work, blue/black pens, pencils, highlighters

Recommended: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Post-its/Tabs, USB Flash Drive, Notecards

Course Texts LITERATURE World Masterpieces

(Prentice Hall) Epic of Gilgamesh, The Koran, The

Analects, etc… Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

(Graphic Novel) Siddhartha by Herman Hesse A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J.

Gaines Articles, Speeches,

Biographies/Autobiographies, Music, Film, Artwork, TV shows, etc.

Assessments:

Bellringers daily Class Notes/ Reader’ s Response Journal (Notebook

Checks) In-class assignments EX: Annotation Exercises Participation in activities i.e. reading in class,

participating in discussions Assessments: Weekly Quizzes, 5-week, 10-week,

Midterm, Final, BOY vs. EOY REACH Discussions: partners, group, and class Short writing assignments: journals, text summaries, etc. Essays/Writing Portfolio: Expository, Narrative, Analysis,

Research Projects/Presentations

Homework/Classwork Policy

Homework will be handed in at the beginning of class and not any other time later in the day: NO EXCUSES.

Classwork will be handed in prior to the end of class: NO EXCUSES.

NO LATE WORK will be accepted unless there is evidence of an excused absence (ex: signed letter from parent).

Major assignments will be deducted a letter grade for every day late.

Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty will result in class failure and school suspension.

Attendance/Tardy Policy

Be in class, ON TIME, every day! Grade will drop for unexcused

absences There will be school-wide

consequences for tardies! Student is responsible for missed

assignments and/or notes for excused absences.

Daily Procedures Bring your class materials/textbook with

you EVERY DAY! Come in the classroom in uniform with your

ID’s ALREADY ON Remove headphones and put away phones

BEFORE entering the classroom Open your notebooks and answer the

bellringer in complete sentences on one sheet (to be turned in altogether at the end of the week)

Take out your homework to turn in and/or prepare your notes for the day.

Community Guidelines

Attempt all assignments Ask us for help! Leave your problems at the door Carry a positive attitude Don’t make excuses for your own

success Admit when your wrong and be brave

enough to apologize Participate in all class discussions, group

work, and collaborative projects

ZERO TOLERANCE

Cell phones/Personal Electronics (if they are visible or if they are audible! )

1st offense: warning2nd offense: discipline referral and phone call home3rd offense: conference with administration to remove all cell

phone rights in school Food/Drinks in the classroom Disrespect of school property and/or classroom Disrespect of teacher/classmates/yourself Classroom disturbances or defiance Use of profanity/inappropriate slang/derogatory language

in any context(Your behavior will directly affect your participation grade

and result in consequences)

What you need to do right now! Go to AmundsenHS.Org and to my

teacher page. Add our class with the correct period

using your CPS e-mail Copy down the verification code to

give to either Mr. Miller or myself. Enable notifications so you receive

updates about homework and assignments.

Grading Breakdown

Grading Policy

100-90= A

89-80=B

79-70=C

69-60=D

59 and below=F

NO CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

QUESTIONS???

GET READY FOR A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!!!

WOOHOO!!!

YEAH!!!

WOOT

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