Monday, May 6, 2013

Week of May 6, 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: Students will be working on Poetry/Song Books.  They will be required to identify 10 poetic devices from songs, write a paragraph about song choice, and create 2 original poems.

9th Grade Academic:  Students will be working in Literature Circles for Romeo and Juliet.  Each student will be assigned a job for participation in the group.  They will be responsible for reading, comprehending, analyzing, applying, and relating to the tragedy.

11th Grade Practical:   Students will continue work on Research Papers.  They will also be reviewing for Keystone Exams.

12th Grade Practical:   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 4A Squares due on Wednesday, 5/7.

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