English

Welcome to English.

Through modeling, rigor, respect, and engagement, English Language Arts teachers of the Hillsboro-Deering School District will foster critical thinkers who will be lifelong readers, versatile writers, and effective communicators capable of 21st century civic engagement.

English Department Competencies

Competencies are the knowledge and skills a student needs to be competent in in order to pass a course.

READING

1. Students will be able to read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts for key ideas and details.

2. Students will be able to read and analyze complex literary and informational texts for key ideas and details.

WRITING

3. Students will be able to write effectively using different types of texts appropriate to purpose and audience.

4. Students will be able to use the Writing Process to  produce and publish clear and coherent piece of writing.

LANGUAGE

5. Students will be able to demonstrate command and control of the conventions of standard English when writing or speaking.

6. Students will be able to determine and apply  the  meaning of words and phrase.

SPEAKING AND LISTENING

7. Students will be able to initiate, integrate, and evaluate the exchange of information, and present information through strategic use of appropriate media.

English Department Initiatives

In order to fulfill the department's mission, its members committed to the following initiatives...

English Department Initiatives

• Rigor

Teachers are increasing students' ability to challenge themselves and reach their full potential.

• Grammar

Whether it be to inform, persuade, express, or entertain, students must be able to manipulate languge effectively way to reach their audience and achieve their purpose.

• Vocabulary

Students will be able to communicate effectively in a 21st century world if they have the language to do so.