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 Welcome to Ms. Christie's Webpage for English II
 
Jennifer Christie                                                             Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Email Address: jchristie@iss.k12.nc.us                                 8:41:14 AM
School Number: 704-799-8555 ext. 1545
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 The Denmark Exchange: Here's a video on the Program: Check it out! ...Headed up by Mr. Keys for 2013-14 
 
This school web page is a home to general information on me, LNHS, and clubs & programs I advise.
 
Students & Parents: Pick up some extra supplies to donate for classroom use! We'll need lots of tissues & sanitizer to keep colds away this fall! 
* Packs of notebook paper, copy paper, board markers, colored pencils, and scotch tape are also appreciated considering our budget cuts on supplies this year. Thanks for anything you can do to help!
 
My Classroom Mission 
          I expect my students to leave my class with more than just literacy. I want my learners to become active readers who understand that reading and writing are important in every part of life and each is a key to success in the real world.  
     I believe that being able to read and understand a text, especially deciding if you agree or disagree with it, is the first step to independent thinking. Furthermore, individual thinking is one of my top goals for my students to leave with at the end of their time with me.
     In the end, I will find a way to motivate my learners, to inspire them, to make them realize their own incredible potential, and the importance of thoughtful reading.  This is my mission, my philosophy, and my deepest motivation.

The Denmark Partnership
Yay Denmark!                            Yay Denmark!                            Yay Denmark!
Mr. Keys is now running the Denmark Partnership, which is a student exchange program with our sister school in Denmark, specifically in the small town of Ronne on the island of Bornholm. The exchange program features a fall home-stay visit by the Danish students, where our students get a chance to show their new friends what teen life in the US is like. The program also includes a week-long home-stay visit to Denmark over Spring Break, with a day-stop in Copenhagen to explore all of the historical museums, castles, and surrounding history. The students all work together on an internationally-focused project, with focus on current issues affecting both of our countries. This program is a wonderful opportunity for our students, so please encourage them and give a warm welcome to our Danish visitors this fall! Thanks!
 
About Me: Viking & Mountaineer Spirit
     I am a South Iredell High School graduate, but I did attend Lake Norman High through AP classes during its first year. I attended Iredell-Statesville schools since the 5th grade, so I know the system from the "student side" pretty well. I was difficult for me to cheer for my old high school rivals at first. However, I love our Wildcat spirit now! 
     I am a graduate of Appalachian State University. I moved from our nearby Lakeshore Middle School after teaching 7th grade language arts there for two years. I loved every minute at Lakeshore. The administration, faculty, and staff made both years wonderful for me. I miss my old home, but I truly love teaching family at Lake Norman High just as much!
 
Books: I love Shakespeare, so beware of his presence in the classroom! I also love poetry because it is open for interpretation, so any reader can enjoy it.
     Until recently, I was focusing my reading on adolescent literature, but I will need to up my game for my new students. When I come across a good young-adult level read, I will be sure to recommend it on the webpage.
     I also enjoy a good graphic novel. I know that they look like very long comic books, but don't be too quick to underestimate the writing skill of these authors. I encourage any student who doesn't like reading much, to try a graphic novel, or manga (Japanese graphic novels).
  
Movies are also a passion of mine. I love nothing more than going to see a newly release film or watching a good classic movie. When you can't find a great story to read in a book, you can always watch a great story! 
*As much as I love movies, it is definitely important to learn to "Never judge a book by its movie!"
 
 Lastly, I want my students and their families to know that I believe in embracing our differences. I hope that I can show my students that literature, art, and cultures from all over the world are wonderful in their differences, just as people are wonderful with each of our differences. I hope we never have a "color blind" world because it is our individuality that makes the world such a beautiful, creative, and free place to live, explore, and learn. Our uniqueness is what unites us, all together: our unique talents, our own special qualities, each distinctive personality, and our personal family traditions and ancestry . I hope we can learn from each others' gifts and experiences throughout this year.
Remember:
Yes, you are a unique snowflake... just like everybody else.
We are united by the common ground that we are each different.
 
Thanks! J. Christie - English Teacher - Lake Norman High School - Dedicated Educator - Avid Reader, Gamer, & Learner - Global & Literary Traveler
Last Modified on June 11, 2013