ELA Showcase

LEAD's Lit Magazine

Facilitated by Mrs. Farber

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ELA 1

LEAD Discussion Facilitator

Facilitated by Mrs. Seymour & Mrs. Villalobos

Students were assigned a vignette from The House on Mango Street.   After analyzing the elements of the vignette, students “patterned” a creative piece after that story. They presented all of the literary elements to their class.

Mahtab H. (9th)

Isabel N. (9th)

Hailey D. (9th)

My Name Poem

Facilitated by Mrs. Villalobos

Students wrote original poetry about the origin of their name.  These poems were patterned after the vignette “My Name” which is part of the novel, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.

Giavonna G. (9th)

ELA 2

ELA 3

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ELA 4

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AP Research

AP Academic Research Papers

Facilitated by Mr. Motta

In AP Research, students further the skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information as they address a research question/project goal. They conduct research and implement a developed or chosen inquiry methodology to design, plan, and conduct an in-depth study or investigation of an area of their own interest, culminating in a paper of 4,000–5,000 words that includes the following elements:

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▶   Introduction

▶   Method, Process, or Approach

▶   Results, Product, or Findings

▶   Discussion, Analysis, and/or Evaluation

▶   Conclusion and Future Directions

▶   Bibliography

AP Research Presentation & Oral Defense

Facilitated by Mr. Motta

In AP Research, students further the skills of presenting started in the AP Seminar course by conducting research and implementing an inquiry methodology to design, plan, and conduct an in-depth study or investigation of an area of their own interest, culminating in a presentation of 15-20 minutes and the answering of questions from experts.