Emily Cafarchio
Language Arts Team
Once school has started, please check the homepage of your English 1 course in Canvas for assignments, announcements, syllabus, office hours, and other general information.
2021-22 English 1 Supply List (required by Monday, August 9th, 2021)
- Charged iPad
- - Student Agenda
- Earbuds or Headphones
- - Post-It Notes (at least 3 packs)
- - College-ruled Composition Notebook
- 4 Glue Sticks
- Safety Scissors
- Notebook Filler Paper
- Pens/Pencils
- 2 Highlighters (two different colors)
- Colored Pencils
- Stylus (optional)
- PHYSICAL copies of required texts (see below for either English I Honors OR English I)
For English I Honors ONLY:
--- REQUIRED PHYSICAL COPY of Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune by Pamela S. Turner
--- OPTIONAL: The school will provide a copy of the following book for your student to borrow. However, if you would like a personal copy in which you can highlight and annotate, you may optionally purchase a PHYSICAL COPY of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
For English I ONLY:
--- REQUIRED PHYSICAL COPY of Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt
--- REQUIRED PHYSICAL COPY of The Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp
Donations are always welcome!
- Thank you in advance if you are able to help!
- Hand Sanitizer
- Tissues
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Paper Towels
- Glue Sticks
- Index Cards
- Sticky Notes
- Dry Erase Markers
- Pencils
Welcome to Mrs. Cafarchio's English 1 at McKeel Academy of Technology!
This is my seventh year teaching at McKeel Academy of Technology and my eighth year of teaching in general. I have a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education from Southeastern University.
I’ve been married seven years to my wonderful husband. Together, we have two beautiful and feisty daughters. I love games and friendly competition, as well as geeking out about my favorite TV shows and books. I also love crafting and creating things of beauty in my life. I look forward to bringing this kind of fun and positivity into my course's lessons and activities!
This year, we will journey together through the wonders of historical fiction and nonfiction, the volatile and changeful ways of the Greek pantheon, the dusty streets of Verona, the nooks and crannies of grammatical structure, and the twists and turns of poetic prose. Be prepared for anything as we dive into the world of reading and writing!
Students, email me any time you have questions, need extra help, experience technical difficulties, or need to schedule tutoring/retakes. Parents, email me with questions or to let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your child to enrich their McKeel Academy experience this year!
Email: emilycafarchio@mckeelschools.com
Canvas: Send me a message through your English 1 Canvas course and leave me comments on your assignments.
