Sequentially developed, the third year Language Arts course reviews the oral and written communication skills and introduces more complex concepts that the students will need to pursue their career goals. Formal composition will be an integral part of this course. The masters of American literature are addressed and emphasis is placed on literary analysis-synthesis, explanation, interpretation and criticism. Research and study skills are examined again. An independent research paper or project will be assigned.
Class reads will include:
Early American literature
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Harlem Renaissance literature
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Weekly Requirements
Each week, students will have a series of assignments that are to be completed at home; however, they can be completed in class when daily assignments are completed. (Please note, 1-2 times per week, students will likely receive a chunk of class time to work on these). These include:
Achieve 3000 text (4 with a 75 or better on the first attempt are due each month)
No Red Ink module – weekly grammar and writing modules to enhance skills
Article of the Week/Research Paper assignments
Students will be assigned independent reading in the form of novels and nonfiction articles. Both are designed to give students autonomy in selecting reading materials relating to topics of interest to each student.
As educators of young adults, Cumberland Regional High School is sensitive to having appropriate reading material in our classroom libraries. That said, what is considered “appropriate” may vary from parent to parent. Please be aware that the selections in the classroom libraries, just like any public library, range from elementary-level to university-level reading material. We ask that you, as a parent and your student’s champion in reading for pleasure, remain aware of and assist in gauging the appropriateness of the books your child chooses to read
Should you have questions or need more clarification, please email myself (Ward@crhsd.org) and CRHS Assistant Principal/Supervisor of English Joe Spoltore (Spoltore@crhsd.org).