Week of August 31st, 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. 

Grade 11 English:  Students will review the Rules and Procedures of the Classroom on Monday, August 31st.  Please have students return the Student/Teacher/Parent/Guardian Contract.  They will be introduced to the requirements and expectations for reading, writing, and vocabulary.  Students will begin the unit on Native American Literature.  They will be required to read and respond to an informational article on Native American Literature.  Students will be able to identify elements of Native American Mythology.  They will need to apply their knowledge of Native American Mythology to the analysis of the creation myths selected from the literature textbook.

Public Speaking:  Students will review the Rules and Procedures of the Classroom on Monday, August 31st.  They will be introduced to the requirements and expectations for Public Speaking on Tuesday.  Chapter 1 Notes will be due on Friday, August 4th.

YES:  Students will review the Rules and Procedures of the Classroom on Monday, August 31st.  This course prepares students for the workforce.  Students will complete 120 hours of coursework which will help them achieve their future goals.  They will begin with the unit on Personal Development for Business Success.