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An interest in helping young people discover and define their writing voice and reading interests drives Ms. Jennifer Ward to cultivate a student-centered learning environment, one that supports individual learning goals and incorporates purposeful use of technology. In March 2017, Ms. Ward was named teacher of the month by Michigan's 86th district state representative, Thomas Albert. In March 2016, she was named a TED-Ed Innovative Educator and is also a Google Certified Innovator, National Writing Project Consultant, and a 2014 PASCD Emerging Leader. Ms. Ward taught for 13 years in a Philadelphia suburban district and returned to her home state in 2015. The 2022-23 school year is Ms. Ward's sixth year as a Grandville Bulldog. Ms. Ward teaches 10th grade honors American literature as well as 10th grade Composition Through American Literature courses. She is also the faculty advisor for the Knit Wits (our GHS knitting club), the GHS Writing Club, and the Political Action club. She also serves as the coordinator for the GHS Seminar MIproject program. ms. ward |
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what we're working on:![]() 10th GRADE HONORS AMERICAN LITERATURE (2nd, 3rd, and 4th hours)
UNIT 2: American Hopes and Dreams America has long been known as a land of opportunity. Out of that thinking comes the "American Dream," the idea that anyone can ultimately achieve success, even if he or she began with nothing. Americans work hard, provide for their families, attain an education, and strive for success in the workforce and the community, all in hopes of achieving the American Dream. Unit Learning Targets:
![]() 10th GRADE COMPOSITION THROUGH AMERICAN LITERATURE (CTAL 10) (5th and 6th hours) UNIT 4: Hopes and Dreams In our study of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, we will be practicing our close reading skills in order to help us comprehend and interpret this powerful play. We will analyze a number of key quotations from this play, looking closely to understand the meaning and impact of word choice, setting, and characterization techniques. As we read, students will want to keep track of key quotations and scenes in order to help write an analytical response to issues presented in the text. In particular, we will be analyzing what motivates a particular character’s behavior. Unit Learning Targets:
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