Week of November 30th, 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. 

No School on Monday, November 30th

English 11:  On Tuesday, Dec. 1st, students will attend a presentation by the Junior Jumpstart Program from PHEAA.  On Tuesday, they will read and respond to an informational article on the Puritans.  Students will be given the opportunity to take a Vocabulary Unit 3 Re-test on Thursday, December 4th.  On Friday, they will read and respond to an Excerpt "from Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathon Edwards.  

Public Speaking:  Students will be working on the Persuasive/Argumentative Speech.  They will be required to have 5-7 sources, an outline, a hard copy, podium cards/binder, and  a visual aid.

YES:  Students have been working on the Budgeting Unit.  We will continue the discussion and activities about fiscal responsibility.