Week of September 7th, 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. 

English 11:  Students will complete the informational article on Native American Literature.  They will need to respond to the questions/words documented to the right of the article.  These notes/questions/words model how they should be reading.  Students will need to complete the article responses for Homework on Tuesday, Sept. 8th if they do not complete it in class.  We will review the responses in class on Wednesday, Sept. 9th.  Students will be required to read and respond to a variety of literature on a regular basis.  Analytical reading will improve their critical thinking skills. They will be introduced to the elements of the Native American Myth on Thursday.  Students will be responsible for listening and responding to the Lecture and Discussion on Native American Myths in the handout.  The informational literature and PowerPoint will help the students analyze "The Earth on the Turtle's Back" and "When Grizzlies Stood Upright."

Public Speaking:  Students will need to have the notes for Chapter 1 done by the end of the period on Tuesday, Sept. 10th.  They should be prepared to engage in a discussion on elements of Speech Communication.  Chapter 2 will be due on Sept. 14th. Hopefully, there has been a safe environment created, where students feel comfortable making mistakes and learning from them.

YES:  Students will be working on the unit of Personal Development.  They will identify characteristics of good employment skills.  Students will engage in and complete activities on time management, organization, and planning.