High School English
Seniors Debate the Pros and Cons on the Legalization of Marijunana
On Wednesday, April 9th, Mrs. Hoover’s English 12 class will be held a debate on the Pros and Cons on the Legalization of Marijuana. Students worked in teams to come up with their statements for the debate. Those arguing in favor of the Legalization of Marijuana spoke about the medicinal use of marijuana and the potential financial savings for governments for offenders who are in possession of marijuana, which could be used for other programs. Opponents to the Legalization of Marijuana countered with arguments of the physical and mental affects of the drug and how the drug has sometimes become a pathway for stronger drug usage. Students from study halls, administrators and faculty members attended and served as judges. Students were rated based on appearance, opening statements, arguments and rebuttals. The team arguing in favor of the Legalization of Marijuana received 1,161 votes; opposed to the Legalization, 1,083. For photos from the debate, please visit our SnapFish Photo Gallery.
Writing a Research Paper
A research paper presents the results of your investigations on a selected topic. Based on your own thoughts and the facts and ideas you have gathered from a variety of sources, a research paper is a creation that is uniquely yours. The experience of gathering, interpreting, and documenting information, developing and organizing ideas and conclusions, and communicating them clearly will prove to be an important part of your education.
There are many approaches to research — an essential part of every business and profession — and many ways to document findings. The library has books which will help you, and most English composition textbooks contain chapters on research techniques and style. It is important to follow consistently and accurately a recommended format that is clear and concise and that has been approved by your teacher.
The Writing a Research Paper is prepared by our Librarian, Mrs. Goss, in conjunction with our HS English department, Mrs. Hoover and Mrs. Hughes.
IN THE CLASSROOM - HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH
On Wednesday, December 5th, the eighth grade student will be going to the Palace Theatre with Mrs. Hughes for ENCORE, a five-story collection of plays. The cost per student is $7.50.
On Tuesday, Dec. 11th, the seventh grade students will be going to NYSTI with Mrs. Hoover and Mrs. Hughes to see MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. The cost per student is $3.50.
On Friday, Dec. 14th, the seniors will be going with Mr. Manning and Mrs. Pelletier to see MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at NYSTI. The cost per student is $3.50.
English 12 students are working on research projects and have term papers due on January 3rd. Note cards are due December 14th.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Are you trying to find enrichment activities for your son or daughter for the summertime, or year-round? Read*Write*Think, has launched a new program, Summertime Activities, Learning Beyond the Classroom. There are a multitude of activities for students range from Age 4 – 18. Families, tutors, and summer school teachers looking for fun, educational activities to keep children learning throughout the summer now have a new free online source for dozens of educational games and materials that will keep children entertained and engaged.
The materials, developed by the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association through the ReadWriteThink program, use everything from children’s television shows to hit songs to creatively connect with children. These age-appropriate reading and writing activities can be accessed for free through a special “Summer Activities” section on the Read*Write*Think homepage.
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