Week of December 21st, 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 be viewing, reading, responding, and discussing Arthur Miller's, The Crucible.  They will be responding and discussing the relevancy of the play.  The play deals with elements of false accusations, mass hysteria, and rumor-mongering.  Politics, morality, and society are themes which will be analyzed and discussed.  Students will be required to complete a study guide, using the textbook as a resource, which will be due on Wednesday, January, 6th, 2016.

Public Speaking: Students will complete Chapter 18 in their notes.  Speeches have been moved to the Week of January 4th.

YES:  Students will review the YAT Practice Test in preparation for the Wonderlic Personnel Test.  Problem-solving skills are necessary for success in the workforce.  The Wonderlic is a short form test of general cognitive ability which focuses on learning potential and provides insight into their performance on the job.