"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." ~John Adams (1735-1826)
Departmental Features:
- Argumentative Writing Preview for 2011-2011
- The Common Core Standards (CCS)
- A Few Words from Dr. Perkins
- Thank You--English 10 HSA Prep/After-School Review Teachers (5 Weds. Classes) (Candice, Corey, Judy, Kristen)
- English AP Literature and Composition Exam Suggested Book Titles 1981-2011
- CHS Notes from May 11th ITL Meeting--Forwarded in an email 5.11.11
- Notes from May 4th SLA County ITL Meeting--Forwarded in an email 5.10.11
- English 10 Prep Summer Course--No Cost--Current Grade 9 Students
- The HCPSS Senior Writing Project--Mandatory Next Year
- Common Core Language--Argumentative Writing with Evidence
- Standards for English Language Arts 6-12 Packet--Writing Standards 6-12, Grades 9-12 (pg. 45)
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/argument.html
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/ac_paper/logic.shtml
- Textbook Selection Committee (3 CPD Credits)
- Local Assessments 2011-2012--Annotated Teacher's Manuals
- Summer Monies--CCS Documents Defining Argumentative Writing
- Grade Level Team Meetings--County Assessment data discussions