Communication Arts 8 Blue Team — 2006/2007
   
  John Clark

William Annin Middle School

204-2610 x141

   
  Welcome to Communication Arts 8. This course has four segments: Public Speaking, Drama, Journalism, and Poetry. Its assortment of topics is used to continue development of speaking, writing, viewing and thinking skills.

  Personal Experience
  Inside Class
   
  Experience
William Annin Junior High... 1978-1980
English 9
English 8

William Annin Middle School... 1980-present
Communication Arts 8
Communication Arts 7
English 8
English 7

Asst. Freshman Football Coach... 1978-1980
Drama and Newsapaper Advisors... 1978-1992

Certificates
State of New Jersey
Teacher of English
1977

Education
B.A. Magna Cum Laude
Seton Hall University
1974

M.A.
Kean College
1984

    
  Homework
Monday-Thursday
Personal or Reading Journal Entries
Friday
Free unless circumstances intervene.



Assessments
Major Grades – speeches, scripts, articles, poems, tests, reading journals.
Minor Grades - open & closed notebook quizzes, journals, cooperative activities.

Special Projects
Introduction of partner speech
Parenthetical Citation
Persuasive Speech
Wishgiver scripts
Miracle Worker journals
Newsletter publishing
Original poetry

Our Class Rules
1. Show respect for others and their property.
2. Be on time and prepared.
3. Put-ups only.
4. Raise a hand/one at a time.
5. Tell the truth.
6. Follow directions the first time given.


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