Week of April 29, 2013

The goal of this English class is to produce critical thinkers. Students are not only reading for comprehension but for meaning and relevancy of the work as a whole. Literature is also an example of good writing. The writing improves when a student reads. Vocabulary also improves because the student is learning to read in context. We want successful students who can think critically and communicate effectively.

9th Grade English& 9th Grade Academic: Students will respond to a writing prompt for Great Expectations on relevancy.  They will begin work on poems by Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Edgar Allan Poe, and William Shakespeare. Students will be able to identify poetic structure and apply poetic devices.

11th Grade Practical:  In order for students to be prepared for the Keystone Exams in May, they will respond to questions on reading for meaning, analyzing and interpreting literature, analyzing and interpreting non-fiction.

12th Grade Practical:  Final Copy of the Research Paper must be handed in no later than Monday, 4/29. Students will be reviewing the rules of grammar and applying them to aid in the honing of their writing skills.  There will be a Vocabulary Worksheet/Review and a Test for Unit 3B.

Week of April 22, 2013

 The goal of this English class is to produce critical thinkers. Students are not only reading for comprehension but for meaning and relevancy of the work as a whole. Literature is also an example of good writing. The writing improves when a student reads. Vocabulary also improves because the student is learning to read in context. We want successful students who can think critically and communicate effectively
 
9th Grade English & 9th Grade Academic: Students will complete work on Great Expectations this week.  They will be required to have read and to have taken notes on the last chapters in order for completion of the novel.  Students will identify literary elements and apply literary devices , analyze writing style, and apply meaning for relevancy.

11th Grade Practical: In order for students to be prepared for the Keystone Exams in May, they will respond to questions on reading for meaning, analyzing and interpreting literature, analyzing and interpreting non-fiction.

 12th Grade Practical: Students will complete the Final Draft of the Research Paper.  They will proofread and edit and apply correct MLA format.  There will be a review of Vocabulary Unit 3B on Friday.   

Week of April 15, 2013

The goal of this English class is to produce critical thinkers. Students are not only reading for comprehension but for meaning and relevancy of the work as a whole. Literature is also an example of good writing. The writing improves when a student reads. Vocabulary also improves because the student is learning to read in context. We want successful students who can think critically and communicate effectively.

9th Grade English & 9th Grade Academic:   Vocabulary Unit 9 & Sentence Structure test on 4/17
Students will continue working on Great Expectations.  They will be required to have read and to have taken notes on the assigned chapters in order to discuss the novel.  Students will be identifying literary elements and applying literary devices for meaning.  They will need to identify and comprehend the author's use of satire for purpose and theme.


11th Grade Practical:  In order for students to be prepared for the Keystone Exams in May, they will respond and discuss the application of literary devices in a variety of mediums.  They will distinguish the differences between interpretation and inference and apply the correct format for response to the application of literary devices in the chosen medium.  Students will be required to identify a literary device, choose an example in a medium, and the format and organization of a written response.

12th Grade Practical: Vocabulary Unit Test 3A.  Vocabulary 3B will be assigned.  PSSA Re-takes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Week of April 8, 2013

The goal of this English class is to produce critical thinkers. Students are not only reading for comprehension but for meaning and relevancy of the work as a whole. Literature is also an example of good writing. The writing improves when a student reads. Vocabulary also improves because the student is learning to read in context. We want successful students who can think critically and communicate effectively.
 

9th Grade English & 9th Grade Academic:   Students will continue working on Great Expectations.  They will be required to have read and to have taken notes on the assigned chapters in order to discuss the novel.  Students will be identifying literary elements and applying literary devices for meaning.  They will need to identify and comprehend the author's use of satire for purpose and theme.

11th Grade Practical:   Students will respond and discuss the application of literary devices in a variety of mediums.  They will distinguish the differences between interpretation and inference and apply the correct format for response to the application of literary devices in the chosen medium.  Students will be required to identify a literary device, choose an example in a medium, and the format and organization of a written response.

12th Grade Practical:  Students will continue working on the Research Paper.  The Rough Draft of the paper is due on Thursday, April 11th.  They will need to include correct MLA format, parenthetical citation, and a works cited page.  The final draft of the paper is due on April 25th.  Vocabulary worksheets for Unit 3A will be due on Wednesday, April 10th.  There will be a review on Thursday followed by a Vocabulary Test on Friday, April 12th.

Week of April 1, 2013

The goal of this English class is to produce critical thinkers. Students are not only reading for comprehension but for meaning and relevancy of the work as a whole. Literature is also an example of good writing. The writing improves when a student reads. Vocabulary also improves because the student is learning to read in context. We want successful students who can think critically and communicate effectively.


I hope everyone enjoyed the break!  Happy Spring!
9th Grade English & 9th Grade Academic:  Students will continue work on Great Expectations.  Students will be focusing on analyzing the application of literary elements and devices for meaning and relevancy.  Allusion, symbols, characterization, conflict, climax and resolution, foreshadowing, and figurative language will be the focus elements and devices of Dickens' satiric novel.  As they read, students should be taking notes, applying marginal references, and completing the study guide.

11th Grade Practical:  Students will continue work on the Research Paper.

12th Grade Practical:  Students will be working on the Rough Draft of the Research Paper.  They will also be working on Vocabulary3A on Friday.