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My name is Kristine Beasley and I graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College with a dual certification, K-8 and 7-12 English. This is my third year at TCA, and I have 3 daughters here too. As a family, we agree strongly with TCA's vision and goals for the further growth of our school. We are blessed from both a parental and employee aspect through TCA. Since we meet the state standards set forth by The State of Tennessee Department of Education, I strive to gather information from various sources to challenge, excite and continue growth in our students.
7th/8th: I use Bob Jones curriculum for 7th and 8th grade English. We use graphic organizers to interpret themes and further develop critical thinking. We evaluate literature from both a worldly and biblical view.
As a class, we will read in 7th grade: The Cay, The Outsiders, The Call of the Wild.
As a class, we will read in 8th grade: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Island of the Blue Dolphin, Witch of Blackbird Pond.
9th grade: In Introduction to Literature we use Holt, Rhinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature and Elements of Language. We also use Abeka: Themes in Literature.
As a class, we will read The Giver, Romeo and Juliet, Island of the Blue Dolphins.
10th grade: We use both Holt Rhinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature and Elements of Language as well as Abeka: World Literature. Through these three resources we offer specific questions and activities to help reinforce and evaluate ready and literary skills.
As a class we will read: The Scarlett Letter, Romeo and Juliet and The Crucible.
11th grade: We use both Holt Rhinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature and Elements of Language, as well as Abeka: American Literature. Through all three of these resources we offer specific questions and activities to help reinforce and evaluate reading and literary skills for each selection.
As a class we will read: Frankenstein and Adventures of Tom Sawyer
12th grade: We use both Holt Rhinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature and Elements of Language, as well as Abeka: British Literature. Through all three of these resources we offer specific questions and activities to help reinforce and evaluate reading and literary skills for each selection.
As a class we will read: Great Expectations
Each student is responsible for reading a book this summer along with a book report. Please see the grade level the student is entering to view the choice of books. Also on the list are the guidelines for the book report which is due the first week of school.
Please do not hesitate to call the school and set up a time to come by and talk if you have any questions at all over what/how your student is doing. My whole family looks forward to what God has in store for the students and families both spiritually and academically during the 2007-2008 year.
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