Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Week of December 16th, 2013

"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.

Enjoy the Holiday Break!  Time with family and friends are gifts we are given all year long...cherish the moments and memories made.  Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!
 
Academic English 9: Students will  be modernizing 10 lines/dialogue for Act IV into today's vernacular.  They will also be working on creating a Prologue for Act IV.  The Prologue must be in sonnet form:  14 lines in iambic pentameter and have a rhyme scheme following the Prologue from Act I which includes a couplet-the resolution to the problem posed in the first 12 lines. Hard copies of both assignments will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, December 17th.  Act V will be completed by Friday.

Practical English 10: Students are reading and analyzing the structure of the fairytale.  They will need to identify and apply the elements of fairytale writing in order to re-create a Grimm's fairytale for the modern reader.  The rewritten fairytale will be due on Friday, December 20th.

English 11: Students are finishing up The Crucible this week.  A quiz on Act III will be given on Monday, December 16th. There will be a Reading Assessment Check on Wednesday, December 18th for Act III. On their return from break, there will be a Quiz and a Reading Assessment for Act IV.

Public Speaking: Persuasive Speeches commence this week.  There will be conferencing and work will begin on the Final Speech which will be due after the Holiday break.  The final speech, the Reflective Speech will be due on January

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Week of December 9th, 2013

"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: The students will complete Act IV of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. They will be responsible for reading, comprehending, analyzing, and applying the literary elements and devices used by Shakespeare to show the flaws of human nature and how society influences individuals. Act IV Notes and Study Guide will be due on Monday, December 16th Next week, students will continue writing the tragedy in a modernized vernacular version to demonstrate comprehension of content and form.

Practical English 10: Students will finish the presentations of their Demonstrative Speeches. Effective communication is necessary in our daily lives to function. Being able to give instruction is a relevant skill that every person should have.  Students will be introduced to Creative Writing through the Fairytale.  They will be required to modernize a Grimm Fairytale.  They will comprehend the importance of tone and point of view through storytelling.
English 11: A Reading Assessment Check, a Character Chart check, and a Study Guide check will be given for Act III of The Crucible on Monday, December 16th. The abuse of power, morality, sacrifice, and relevancy need to be discussed in order for the meaning of the play to be understood.

Public Speaking: Students will be finalizing their Persuasive Speeches this week.  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.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Week of December 3rd, 2013

"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: The students will complete Act III of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. They will be responsible for reading, comprehending, analyzing, and applying the literary elements and devices used by Shakespeare to show the flaws of human nature and how society influences individuals. Act III Notes and Study Guide will be due on Friday, December 6th  Next week, students will continue writing the tragedy in a modernized vernacular version to demonstrate comprehension of content and form.

Practial English 10: Students will be presenting their Demonstrative Speeches.  Effective communication is necessary in our daily lives to function.  Being able to give instruction is a relevant skill that every person should have. 

English 11: A Reading Assessment Check, a Character Chart check, and a Study Guide check will be given for Act II of The Crucible on Friday, December 6th. The abuse of power, morality, sacrifice, and relevancy need to be discussed in order for the meaning of the play to be understood.

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 5th. 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.