Randolph County Schools
English 11 Strategies/Activities
First Quarter:
Reviewing Grammar and Writing Process:
Writing Warm Ups: “bell” ringer prompts, students start class with short prompted writing.
Use website for online grammar games, quizzes etc.
Use and create a technology supplement with predetermined quizzes/games etc.
Student created word/grammar games
Reading American Literature:
Biography study: read bios of authors first, use computers (biography or for clips) to search out author info prior to reading.
Parody writing: update classic works of literature by creating parodies that mimic writers style and form.
Read aloud for practice, vocabulary, pronunciation
Using literature text, create a progressive project that requires step-by-step completion
Research:
Short research project to prepare for Junior Paper
Review MLA format .
Discuss valid/invalid sources and what can be a source.
Complete according to county requirements Junior Research Paper for Senior Project
Speaking/Listening:
Present short timed speeches .
Prepare demonstration speeches.
Prepare debates for structure and impromptu speaking.
Novel Projects that require presentation of material.
Job interviewing skills
Informal speaking
Reading Projects:
Independent reading projects with completer assignments.
Silent Sustained Reading
Journaling while reading
Prepared presentations with or without powerpoint
Essays
Speeches
Exams
Novel Projects after independent reading
Class Novels: reading a novel together in class with accompanying assignments (summary, vocabulary, critical thinking questions etc.)
Second Quarter:
Writing Technology:
Writing from computer generated prompts: WV Writes: narrative, persuasive, descriptive
In class writing projects with teacher-generated prompts
Online powerpoints for teaching technique
Resumes, cover letters, job applications
Word Games:
Use word games to increase vocabulary and spelling skills.
-computer word games
Crossword puzzles from the newspaper
Student-created word activities: create games and play in class
Reading Projects:
Independent reading projects with completer activities
Silent Sustained Reading
Journaling while reading
Prepared presentations with or without powerpoints
Essays
Speeches
Exams
Novel Projects after independent reading
Class novels: read together a novel in class with completer assignments
Film/Literature Critique
Read novels or short stories with film adaptations and complete:
Compare/contrast essays
Re-create scenes
Use online reviews for class discussion
Storytelling:
Use open-ended short stories
Write open-ended short stories
Tell narratives about self (informal speaking)
Read or write narrative poems
Write “I Am” poems about self
Music:
Use music for poetry
Use music for theme
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