"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.
