Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. - Anton Chekhov
Please note that this course has been implemented using selected resources from the College Board as well as Cambridge International, in addition to the resources referenced in the Palm Beach County Scope and Sequence for ELA. The Scope and Sequence has been reviewed and approved by Teaching and Learning. That approval does not extend to any additional content that may be found within the StudySync platform.
If you EVER have ANY questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to contact me directly at richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org .
An ancient African proverb:
* Every morning in Africa, a gazelle awakens. It knows it must run faster than the lion or it will be killed.
* Every morning in Africa, a lion awakens. It knows it must run faster than the gazelle or it will starve.
* It does not matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.
Every morning at DSOA, students, from all over the county and from all walks of life, run to experience our unique school. Each brings certain experiences and expectations that we do our best to meet.
So, like the gazelle and the lion, I, too, wake in the morning running. The difference is that I run to use the best technology and ideas to present new concepts and concerns that lead to a better understanding of the stories and ideas found all around, each and every day.
Please note that I will always do my best to meet your emotional and academic needs, including providing accommodations and modifications that comply with Section 504 Accommodation Plans and the ADA. As such, please feel free to email me if you have questions or have additional information that would help improve the climate in the classroom.
If you EVER have ANY questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to contact me. My email is richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org .
Please review the various pages on this classroom website. The classroom website is also my course syllabus so you can refer back to it at your convenience. Please complete and return the Ehrlich’s English: SYLLABUS and Procedures Acknowledgment Letter after you reviewed the classroom website / online syllabus.
Also, please note that we will use the GOOGLE CLASSROOM... a lot... in this course. For each class, students will need to click on the CLASSWORK tab at the top-center. Assignments, notes, quizzes, lessons, etc. will be posted by date for everyone's convenience.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to review the lessons and activities posted as well. NOTE: I am always looking for ways to improve the course AND this classroom website, so feel free to email me with suggestions as well as any concerns.
As you may know, I have been teaching for over thirty years, both in the United States and in England (can you imagine... I taught Shakespeare to the BRITISH, ha). I started my career teaching both full-time and part-time at various colleges before landing at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
As you will see, I am "fairly" technically literate, having taught online as well as in the classroom for Palm Beach County Schools, for Florida Atlantic University, and for Palm Beach State College. In addition, I am certified by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) in Effective College Instruction. Also, I spent the summers of 2024 and 2025 writing curriculum for Khan Academy and Palm Beach County Schools to help teachers use a student-centered approach when utilizing AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the classroom. I am also already versed in several LMS online educational environments (Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom Suite, SIS, Edline, etc.).
Again, feel free to email me with suggestions, questions, and comments.
Again, I am here FOR YOU.
Another day in paradise,
Mr. Richard Ehrlich
NOTE: PLEASE remind me at richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org if I taught someone in your family over the last three decades.
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As you will see, I am a BIG user of technology (and anything else) that makes the class more fun and interesting. I made a WISH LIST of items on AMAZON. If able, ANY donation of items will be MUCH APPRECIATED to make the class GREAT!!!
CLICK HERE for my Classroom "Wishes, Hopes, and Dreams" List, posted on Amazon
ANY donation of items is MUCH APPRECIATED* to make the class... MAGICAL!!!
*Thank you! In addition, we always need tissues and paper, too.
Please know that I am supportive of you.
I will always do my best to meet the emotional and academic needs of my students, including providing accommodations and modifications that comply with Section 504 Accommodation Plans and the ADA. As such, please feel free to email me if you have questions or have additional information that would help improve the climate in the classroom. My email is richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org .
After you review the following policies and course information (there is a dedicated page, noted below, for EACH course), complete and return the following form (please, print and send with your young adult): Welcome to Ehrlich’s English: SYLLABUS and Procedures Acknowledgment Letter
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If you EVER have ANY questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to contact me. My email is richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org .
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NOTE: Nearly all of my lessons and assignments are posted on the GOOGLE CLASSROOM under the CLASSWORK tab.
I will always do my best to be transparent in the selection of instructional materials, including library and reading materials. Works for this course have been carefully selected to meet the needs of the course and the requirements.
NOTE: CLICK on the "buttons" on the right for YOUR COURSE, for a short BIO on me (as an FYI), and for EXTRA CREDIT. Feel free to bookmark.
Listed are also courses that I have also taught in the past or may teach in the future.