"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.
9th Grade Academic: Students will be responsible for participating in the guided discussion of the novel, Night. They will responsible for identifying and applying the literary devices discussed in class. The purpose of the discussion is aimed at understanding the meaning of the author's message. Through the knowledge of the time period, comprehension of the novel, and application of the literary devices, the student should recognize and understand the relevancy of the major theme. Active listening and viewing on the part of the audience, supporting evidence, and constructive criticism are all necessary when evaluating work. The students will need to apply all of these skills when critiquing the documentaries. These skills should be applied to the editing of their own work, demonstrating the importance of the process of creation.
Practical 10: Students will be creating documentaries. They will be applying the elements of the documentary through the utilization of technology. Students will be able to identify the difference between perspective and bias while fulfilling the requirements of the documentary.
English 11: Students will be reading and responding to the text on Puritanism and The Salem Witch Trials. The introduction through informational text will aid them in the comprehension of the play, The Crucible. The play's relevancy requires knowledge of the time period in which it was written. There will be a discussion on fear and its repercussions. Vocabulary Unit 4 definitions will be due on Wednesday. Completion of the sentences are due on Friday, 10/11.
Public Speaking: Students will be required to have a topic approved for their Informative Speeches by Tuesday, 10/8. They will be required to commit to their topics through research. Their research will need to be used to support their speeches. Students will be required to hand in outlines, rough drafts, MLA citations, and a visual aid. Speeches will commence during the week of 10/28.
