Week of March 9th, 2015

"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 the Movie Trailer Project.  They will be required to create ideas for each short story.  After individual ideas have been completed, students will work in groups to create a PowerPoint Presentation on a finalized movie trailer.  They will be creating an idea for a movie trailer using one of the short stories they have read.  Students will be required to produce a modernized version of the short story for today's audience.  They will need to use Propaganda Techniques, Movie Trailer Structures, and Media Terms. Students will be present their Projects next week beginning Monday, March 16th.

Practical English 11: Students will finalize their copies of the Letter of Reconsideration.  The writing of letters helps students identify purpose, audience, organize information, understand the importance of word choice, and utilize grammar skills.  Students will complete Vocabulary Squares for Unit 2.  Completing the Sentence due by Wednesday, 3/11.  Choosing the Right Word due by Thursday 3/12.  Review of Vocabulary Unit 2 on Thursday.  Vocabulary Unit 2 Test on Friday, 3/13  

Public Speaking: Introductory Speech Presentations this week.  One-to-one conferencing for identifying strengths and weaknesses.  They will begin to read and identify elements of the Informative Speech. Chapter 6 due on 3/12.  Chapter 8 due on 3/16.