English
Department Members
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Mrs. |
Carynne |
Burnett |
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Mrs. |
Jill |
Dunfee |
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Ms. |
Irina |
Gaskill |
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Mrs. |
Nicoletta |
Kelley |
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Ms. |
Vanessa |
Kephart |
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Ms. |
Suzanne |
Lauer |
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Ms. |
Kristen |
Kilcur |
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Dr. |
Sue |
Mendenhall |
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Mrs. |
Dana |
Webb |
English as a Second Language
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Mrs. |
Christina |
Boyer |
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Mr. |
Thomas |
Strube |
The English Department curriculum is designed to meet Pennsylvania Core Standards. Classroom instruction is focused on enabling students to meet and exceed the state requirements in the areas of reading, writing, and speaking, and preparing students for success following graduation from high school. In grading, particular attention is paid to the rubrics as they apply to writing and reading assessments. Study skills, including reading strategies and writing techniques, are emphasized at all levels.
This packet contains a guide and samples created for a standard five-paragraph expository essay. However, these guidelines can be expanded and applied to writing assignments of any type or length. The expectation is that every student in English classes grades 9-12 will be adhering to these guidelines when completing formal writing assignments.