Literature with Ms. Smolko

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Welcome to Ms. Smolko’s class website! I am extremely excited we’re going to spend the next semester together analyzing literature, crafting responses, and exploring texts in a fun & engaging way. Check this blog often for homework & class updates as well as important documents. To see older posts, scroll all the way to the bottom for archives. Make sure to email me (do not Remind text me) at Lexy.Smolko@apsk12.org if you have any questions about this class. Now let’s get started!

Former students: My Cobb email no longer exists. If you need college recs, an essay-proofreading session, or a need to catch up, my new email is Lexy.Smolko@apsk12.org. I miss you!

Thanksgiving Break Grade Replacements

November 20, 2020

Offer is available for every American Lit student (regardless of overall grade). Do as many as you’d like. Maximum all five. Work is due by Monday 11/30 by 11:59 pm (hard deadline). Extra Credit will REPLACE lowest formative grade, including zeros and failing quiz grades. Email me for any questions. Lowest you can get is … More Thanksgiving Break Grade Replacements

Fall Break Extra Credit AOWs

October 8, 2020

Offer is available for every American Lit student (regardless of overall grade). Do as many as you’d like. Maximum all five. Articles and reflections are due Tuesday 10/13 by 11:59 pm (Hard deadline). Extra Credit AOWs will REPLACE lowest formative grade, including zeros and failing quiz grades. Email me for any questions. 1. “Nearly 70,000 … More Fall Break Extra Credit AOWs

Handouts & Notes 9/28- 10/2

October 6, 2020

Monday The Crucible Act 4 Tuesday The Crucible Film Wednesday See Ms. Smolko for the benchmark “test.” Thursday See Ms. Smolko for The Crucible in-class summative Friday

Ethos.