This blog is used as a resource for students and parents to remain updated on the happenings in English class. In the links to your left, there is a "Check It Out, Yo!" section that pertains to each grade with weekly updates. I will update this blog every Friday with the vocabulary and brief skeleton of what curriculum students will be preparing for the upcoming week.
There are also literary term reference guides found under each grade's link. I will pass out a hard copy of these terms the second week of class that you will never lose and place in the "Notes" section of your English notebook. You will thoroughly understand and apply your grade's term by the end of the 2012-2013 school year! Study them online at quizlet.com every chance you get.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via e-mail at brighid.tomasik@edkey.org. I will answer any and all questions within 24 hours of the school week. If you'd like to make an appointment with me, please contact Anne at the front desk and she will set something up. Also, feel free to leave a comment on any of the blog posts. I think that's a fantastic way to communicate; however, a fool proof way is to e-mail me with any of your questions, comments, or concerns.
Finally, if you'd like to know a little bit more about my background in English and teaching, go ahead and click the "About Ms. Tomasik" link to your left. I am ridiculously passionate about writing, reading, philosophy, and being creative in general. I seriously cannot wait to meet everyone and get talking about literature, philosophy, and how they play into our everyday lives.
Here's to a fantastic upcoming school year! Can't wait to get to know you all.
