"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.
