Willowbrook English Department
English Department's Goal Statements:
- Read and appreciate fiction and nonfiction for a variety of purposes, including writing, making predictions, asking relevant questions and verifying answers.
- Listen and synthesize information given by the teacher, students and other resources.
- Work cooperatively with fellow students and the teacher toward common goals.
- Read, view and discuss fiction, nonfiction, drama and film to understand the human condition.
- Identify the characteristics of the major literary genres such as fiction, poetry, drama, etc.
- Analyze and evaluate literature from significant historical periods.
- Distinguish historical periods and the development of American and world literature.
- Distinguish the effects of cultural differences on the perspective, style and format of literature.
- Write standard English in correct sentences and paragraphs for a variety of audiences.
- Write compositions and essays that are descriptive, expository, narrative and persuasive.
- Write a research paper that investigates a topic of significance and reflects a thoughtful position.
- Perform speeches in standard English that are reflections of the individual and express thoughtful positions.
- Complete creative projects (dramatic, fictional, etc.).
