Classroom+Info+2012-2013

Specifics: BE in your desk during class. BE ready to work. BE appropriate in words and actions. BE respectful of others and their stuff. BE mature enough to make the best of each situation. BE silent if you can't be polite.
 * [[image:jdrakehhs/IMG_4650.JPG width="480" height="316" align="right"]]Mrs. Drake's Classroom Rule: Just Be**

In English 11, we read American literature 1900 to the present. We will read at least one novel, //The Great Gatsby//. We also read many short stories, poems, and Shakespeare's //Macbeth//. We will work to improve our vocabulary, writing, and speaking skills.
 * English 11**

The Freshman year in the program is the most difficult because it is a year of adjustment. Students who choose the honors program have been used to an easy road, and now it becomes challenging. In this class, we will be challenged with weekly no-word-bank vocabulary quizzes, diagramming sentences, detailed reading quizzes, and analysis papers. We will read T//o Kill a Mockingbird//, //Animal Farm//, //Lord of the Flies//, and //Romeo and Juliet// along with short stories and poems. We will work to improve our vocabulary, writing, and speaking skills.
 * English 9 Honors**

The honors students will face man's number one fear this year. They will be forced to speak in front of their peers. We begin the year learning performance and memorization skills by performing poems and other fun pieces, then we learn the skills needed to write our own speeches and even take part in debates. In a competitive world, public speaking skills put these students a step ahead.
 * Public Speaking**

If you are wondering what all our activities are working toward, check out the new standards for English Language Arts. These go into effect next year, but to get ready, I'll be using them to plan our lessons this year.
 * New Standards for English Language Arts**

English Language Arts College and Career Readiness Standards


 * Basics We Need for the Classroom**

A pack of pens to donate to the class Pen Cup (This way you'll always have something to write with.) A small box of kitchen garbage bags (This way we can keep the room clean.) Paper (Buy an extra pack and donate some for when yours runs out at the worst possible moment!) A pack of baby wipes A folder/binder to keep up with important handouts