The vocabulary text for the class is Vocabulary for Success (Sadlier). There are 7 units of study in the book, and each unit contains 3 lessons. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the online resources at www.vocabularyforsuccess.com. In order to access the site, students should enter the following Student Access Code: VFS13SGDVXTF.
www.vocabularyforsuccess.com
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Helpful Resources
Writing
I will often reference the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). This is a fantastic resource that offers 200+ free resources. You can find help for research, writing, grammar, style guides, and professional writing. Excellent examples are also provided.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu
Oral Presentations
There will be several instances throughout the school year in which students will be expected to give presentations, both informal and formal. I often hear students say, "I don't 'do' presentations!" Here's my response: Do you walk into math class and say, "I don't 'do' fractions!" Do you walk into science class and say, "I don't 'do' lab experiments!" Do you walk into foreign language class and say, "I don't 'do' verb conjugations!"? Of course, you don't! Instead of thinking and saying, "I don't 'do' presentations!" how about saying, "I CAN do this presentation!"?
I can empathize with students and their fear of public speaking. I, too, used to become anxious when knowing I had to speak in front of an audience, but by making the effort to at least try, you are already taking your first step in decreasing your fear of public speaking. It does get better each time you do it.
Practicing in front of family and friends is one way to feel better prepared for your presentation. I am always available to work with students one-on-one before or after school or during my lunch time in order to help a student overcome their anxiety.
Knowing how to speak effectively is not just an "English class" thing; it is a life-long skill you will need in order to be successful in your college and career goals!
I have included some links that students may find helpful when preparing for a presentation and/or wanting to reduce their anxiety of public speaking:
http://www.lehigh.edu/~incso/PDFs/publicspeakinganxietypamphlet.pdf
http://www.extension.harvard.edu/hub/blog/extension-blog/3-tips-overcoming-fear-public-speaking
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/CTL/Oralcomm/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20OvercomingSpeechAnxiety.pdf
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fear-of-public-speaking/AN01979
Literature
The following link will take you to a glossary of literary elements and their definitions.
http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/allam/general/glossary.htm
I will often reference the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). This is a fantastic resource that offers 200+ free resources. You can find help for research, writing, grammar, style guides, and professional writing. Excellent examples are also provided.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu
Oral Presentations
There will be several instances throughout the school year in which students will be expected to give presentations, both informal and formal. I often hear students say, "I don't 'do' presentations!" Here's my response: Do you walk into math class and say, "I don't 'do' fractions!" Do you walk into science class and say, "I don't 'do' lab experiments!" Do you walk into foreign language class and say, "I don't 'do' verb conjugations!"? Of course, you don't! Instead of thinking and saying, "I don't 'do' presentations!" how about saying, "I CAN do this presentation!"?
I can empathize with students and their fear of public speaking. I, too, used to become anxious when knowing I had to speak in front of an audience, but by making the effort to at least try, you are already taking your first step in decreasing your fear of public speaking. It does get better each time you do it.
Practicing in front of family and friends is one way to feel better prepared for your presentation. I am always available to work with students one-on-one before or after school or during my lunch time in order to help a student overcome their anxiety.
Knowing how to speak effectively is not just an "English class" thing; it is a life-long skill you will need in order to be successful in your college and career goals!
I have included some links that students may find helpful when preparing for a presentation and/or wanting to reduce their anxiety of public speaking:
http://www.lehigh.edu/~incso/PDFs/publicspeakinganxietypamphlet.pdf
http://www.extension.harvard.edu/hub/blog/extension-blog/3-tips-overcoming-fear-public-speaking
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/CTL/Oralcomm/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20OvercomingSpeechAnxiety.pdf
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fear-of-public-speaking/AN01979
Literature
The following link will take you to a glossary of literary elements and their definitions.
http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/allam/general/glossary.htm
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