"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.
Practical English 10: Students will complete writing the Movie Review. They will summarize and critique the movie. The students will need to evaluate the movie and use persuasion to inform the reader of the reasons why the movie is a success or a failure. It is necessary for them to use specific details to support their response. Students will be responsible for all of the parts of the writing process: brainstorming, outlining (using their worksheets), rough draft, editing, and a final copy.
General English 11: Students will take a Quiz on Act I of The Crucible. A Reading Assessment Check, a Character Chart check, and a Study Guide check will be given. They will view Act I of The Crucible and a discussion comparing/contrasting the play and the DVD will follow. Vocabulary Unit 6 Test will be given on Thursday, November 21st. Vocabulary Unit 7 will be assigned. The Vocabulary Squares will be due on Friday, November 22nd. There will be a Vocabulary Review on Monday and a Test on Tuesday, November 26th.
Public Speaking: Students will need to complete the process of speech preparation necessary for the utilization of good public speaking skills. Research will need to be completed by Thanksgiving Break. The Outline will be due on December 3rd. The Rough Draft will be due on December 9th. The Visual Aid will be due by December 11th. Students should be ready to Practice their speeches on December 12th. Persuasive Speeches will commence on December 16th. Preparation for the Final Speech will begin on December 18th.
