Week of Novermber 23, 2016

"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 need to hand in completed projects by Wednesday, November 25th.  They have also been working on Vocabulary Unit 3.  Vocabulary Squares were due by November 20th.  The Review Exercises were due by November 23rd.  There is a Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, November 24th.

 Public Speaking:  Students will complete reading and responding to Chapters 16 and 17 of their textbook.  They will begin work on the Persuasive/Argumentative Speech.

YES:  Students have been identifying and applying elements in a budget.  Understanding Revenue, Assets, Liabilities and Expenses are necessary in business, both as an employer and as an employee. They will be able to understand and apply these elements in work and in life.