Weeks of December 15th and December 22nd

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats

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.    

Hoping you all have a very Happy Holiday and a joyous New Year with family and friends!
Be safe and warm, surrounded with the ones you love.  Time, after all, is all we have.  Create memories, for that is our legacy.  Rest, Relax, and Enjoy! 
Academic English 9: Students will analyze and apply vocabulary.  They will identify subject/verb in independent clauses.  They will identify clauses and phrases with specific attention given to prepositional phrases.  Students will read, analyze, and respond to poetry and to informational articles on authors/culture. 

Practical English Literature 10:   Students will read and respond to a variety of informational passages and literature.  They will be responsible for identifying and applying literary elements and devices for understanding, meaning, and relevancy.

Public Speaking: Speeches will commence.  Students will be responsible for preparation for the Reflective Speech due upon return.

SAT Prep: Students will continue to utilize technology for practice.

Weeks of December 1st and 8th, 2014

 

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats

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.   
    
Academic English 9:  All Poetry Projects must be printed or emailed to me by December 8th.  Students will be working on Vocabulary Unit 4:  Negative Judgments, Complaints.  They will be required to analyze the word through its breakdown and dissection.  Students will need to identify and use the word in context.  Vocabulary Unit 4 and Grammar Test will be on Monday, December 8th.  Students will work on the Poetry Unit.  They will be required to read and respond to poetry.  Students will need to identify and apply poetical elements and devices.  There will be a quiz on the poetical devices on Thursday, December 11th. 

Practical English Literature 10: Students will be working on Literary elements and devices, responding to literature, analyzing informational texts, and reading in context.  All Friday Night Lights Requirements are due by Thursday, December 12th, with a test on 12/15.  Students will be assigned Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 which will be due on December 22nd. 
 
Public Speaking: Students will be working on the Persuasive/Argumentative Speech.  Speeches will commence on 12/16.

SAT Prep: Students will be working on strategies and skills to be utilized on the SAT.  Subject /Verb Agreement, Subordinate Clause/Phrase Identification, Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement, Vocabulary, Reading and Responding to literature will be practiced through sample tests and interactive websites.