Chief components of this course are units on the novel, comparative mythology, Shakespeare and oral presentation. There will be a strong emphasis on writing, and at least two papers per trimester will be required with focus on, but not limited to, literary and personal analysis. In addition to reading novels, short stories, plays and poetry, each student will be required to read and to be tested on at least one additional novel(s). This sophomore course continues the development of communication skills.

 

Syllabus

Trimester I Assignments

Trimester II Assignments

Trimester III Assignments (through May 12th, Ms. Capecchi's last day)

Trimester III Assignments (May 15-June 1)

Kite Runner: This is a book sophomores will be reading during the school year. This link is here so I can continue to work on preparing materials for this unit. It is not anything for students to utilize until the unit begins. Sorry about any confusion.

I am a 1995 graduate of Cretin-Derham Hall and I attended St. Joseph's school in West St. Paul. I spent my first year of teaching at Eagan High School in Eagan, MN. When my contract was up at Eagan, I was hired at CDH as an English teacher and the yearbook adviser. I have been doing both since the fall of 2000.

I am interested in gender differences relating to technology use, and this was the focus of my final paper for my graduate degree. I am continuing my graduate studies in the area of English education, but this second major will not be completed for a few years.

Undergraduate Degree:

Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science: English, Secondary Education

Graduate Degree:

University of Minnesota, Master of Education: Instructional Systems and Technology

My dog Lacey

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Contact Information:

Email: Theresa Haider

Phone: 651-696-3399 x473 Please note, email is preferred.