Week of October 26th, 2015

"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. 


English 11:  Students will be working on Vocabulary Unit 2.  They will be responsible for defining, analyzing and dissecting, and applying vocabulary.  Vocab Squares are due by Tuesday, October 27th.  Review Sheets will be due by Wednesday, October 28th.  Vocabulary Unit 2 Test on Friday, October 30th.

Public Speaking:  Students will be working on the Informational Speech.  They will be responsible for researching and using sources, creating an outline and a works cited page, designing a visual aid, using a helper, and producing a hard copy of their speech.  Chapters 11, 13-14 due by Friday October 30th.

YES:  Students will be working on Math Concepts and Applications for the TABE test.  There will be a field trip to Solar Innovations on Wednesday, October 28th.  Students will continue working on the Personal Development Section of this course in the Personality Profiles/Career Path Exploration Unit.

Week of October 19th, 2015

"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. 

English 11: Due to the water main break and the ASVAB testing, the Manifest Destiny response will be due no later than Friday, October 23rd.  Students will begin Vocabulary Unit 2. Vocabulary Squares will be due on Tuesday, October 27th.

Public Speaking:  Due to the water main break, the critique is due no later than Friday, October 23rd.Students will continue work on the Informative Speech.  Speech topics are due on Friday. Chapters 10 and 12 will be due on October 27th.

YES:  Students have been working on constructing meaning and fluency in non-fiction.  They have worked on critical thinking and problem solving skills through a "Math Quiz".  Students will need to get Field Trip Permission Forms and Solar Innovations, Inc. Photo Release Forms for the trip on Wednesday, October 28th.

Week of October 12th, 2015

"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. 

English 11:  Students will be complete the responses to the article on Manifest Destiny.  They will be required to identify unknown vocabulary and apply vocabulary in context, summarize and make connections, and create a written response to the article using critical thinking skills.  Students will need to use the requirements and rubric handout in order to create a 3 paragraph  response.  They will need to write a rough draft, edit, and revise the essay.  The essay is due no later than Wednesday by the end of class.  CDT testing will take place on Thursday and Friday of this week.

Public Speaking: Students will read and respond to Chapter 8 due on Thursday, October 15th. Students will view, analyze, and critique JFK's Inaugural Address.  The critique will be due on Friday, October 16th.  Students will meet for one-to-one conferencing on the Introductory Speech. They will begin research on a speech topic for the Informative Speech.  Chapter 9 in the textbook will be due on October 20th.

YES:  Students will begin discussions and exercises on the unit of Emotional Intelligence for Personal Development.  Social Competency is necessary for success in the workplace.  They will also start review exercises for the Math portion of the TABE test.

Week of October 5th, 2015

"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. 

English 11:  Students will take Vocabulary Unit 1Test.  They will need to hand in their Vocabulary Squares and Review Sheets with their test.  Students will then read and respond to an informational article on Manifest Destiny.  They will be required to respond to the article in the form of notes and write an essay.  Students will be given the rubric for the necessary requirements of the essay.  The notes and essay will need to be handed in on Friday, October 9th.

Public Speaking:  Students will present their Introductory Speeches from October 5th-7th.  They will be responsible for peer critiquing.  There will  be one-to-one conferencing at the end of the week to review speech delivery and content.  Chapter 6 notes will be due on Friday, October 9th.

YES:  Students will complete the TABE testing.