"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:
Students will be working on literary analysis. They will be reading, analyzing, and responding to Edgar Allan Poe's "Cask of Amontillado". Students will be required to apply literary devices and ultimately, respond to a short answer question on Justice. They will be graded on thesis, support, and active voice. The short answer question will be due on Monday, March 3rd.Practical English 11: Students will be finishing the Informational articles on McCarthyism and The Salem Witch Trials. They will begin reading, analyzing, and responding to Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Recognition of the abuse of power and the relevancy of the work in today's society is crucial for critical thinking.
English 11: Students will be working on the Aphorism assignment. They will be required to interpret aphorisms, identify and apply an aphorism to the 13 virtues identified by Ben Frankilin in his autobiography, create 10 virtues to reflect today's society/culture, and create an aphorism for each virtue. The assignment will be due on Monday, March 3rd.
Practical English 12: Students will complete work on Vocabulary Unit 3. The worksheets will be due by Friday, February 28th. They will be required to identify subject and verb, apply subject and verb agreement rules to the sentences. Students will begin work on the Expository Essay. They will be responsible for creating a strong thesis, organizing information, using support/examples for their thesis, and using active voice.
