What to Expect in English Class
How to Support Your Student
- Inquiry Research – Students explore and evaluate information based on their interests by asking questions, gathering evidence, and exploring problems. It's a way for students to learn actively and develop critical thinking skills.
- Project-Based Learning – A blend of independent work, small group collaboration, and whole-class discussions where students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects.
- Socratic Seminars – Structured discussions that enhance speaking and listening skills.
- Analytical Writing – Focus on developing strong thesis statements and supporting arguments with credible research.
How to Support Your Student
- Stay informed by monitoring your student's grades on Skyward. Ask me to add you as a Google Classroom guardian for more updates on assignments.
- Graphic Organizers
- Study Guides
- Writing Outlines
- After-School Tutoring Center
- Personalized Tutoring Appointments
- Grade-A Summative Examples
- Audiobooks & Online Texts
I love creativity! I believe that every person holds an individual perspective on the world and deserves encouragement to share their unique ideas. Incorporating creativity into the classroom is a continuous goal of mine. I approach different ways of learning through creative instructional plans and I provide engaging, meaningful assignments that allow students to showcase their creativity.
I welcome mistakes in my classroom. I believe making mistakes is a fundamental part of the learning process. Furthermore, when a mistake is made everyone learns from it. Mistakes provide an opportunity to step back and reflect upon a problem, evaluate the thought process behind an error, and discuss finding a new solution. My classroom is always a safe place where students can learn from one another.
Mutual respect is a nonnegotiable inside my classroom. I believe everyone is deserving of a healthy learning environment. While coming to school is a requirement, being inside the classroom is a privilege. My students are encouraged set high goals for themselves and others. I achieve this through creating a classroom culture that allows every student to be heard, promotes healthy debate, and pushes for understanding.
I welcome mistakes in my classroom. I believe making mistakes is a fundamental part of the learning process. Furthermore, when a mistake is made everyone learns from it. Mistakes provide an opportunity to step back and reflect upon a problem, evaluate the thought process behind an error, and discuss finding a new solution. My classroom is always a safe place where students can learn from one another.
Mutual respect is a nonnegotiable inside my classroom. I believe everyone is deserving of a healthy learning environment. While coming to school is a requirement, being inside the classroom is a privilege. My students are encouraged set high goals for themselves and others. I achieve this through creating a classroom culture that allows every student to be heard, promotes healthy debate, and pushes for understanding.
