Week of October 19th, 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: Due to the water main break and the ASVAB testing, the Manifest Destiny response will be due no later than Friday, October 23rd.  Students will begin Vocabulary Unit 2. Vocabulary Squares will be due on Tuesday, October 27th.

Public Speaking:  Due to the water main break, the critique is due no later than Friday, October 23rd.Students will continue work on the Informative Speech.  Speech topics are due on Friday. Chapters 10 and 12 will be due on October 27th.

YES:  Students have been working on constructing meaning and fluency in non-fiction.  They have worked on critical thinking and problem solving skills through a "Math Quiz".  Students will need to get Field Trip Permission Forms and Solar Innovations, Inc. Photo Release Forms for the trip on Wednesday, October 28th.