Information—Mr. Mulhern's English Courses--High School Courses, College Courses
Goals:
- To develop writing, reading, and critical thinking skills
- To foster an appreciation of British and World Literature (English IV) and American literature (Engilsh III); nonfiction literary texts—argumentative, narrative, and analytical with a variety of subjects and perspectives (ENC 1101); short stories, essays, poetry, and drama (ENC 1102)
- To develop skills of analysis and argumentation
- To improve writing—grammar and mechanics
- To help students understand the different genres of writing (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, the essay, the short story, the novel, speeches)
- To help students understand the effects of Globalization
- To prepare students for college and/or the world of work
- To facilitate knowledge of current events
- To prepare students for the SAT and the ACT
Types of Activities: Writing (several essay types), reading, and discussion; oral presentations; student-led class discussions; quizzes; tests.
Reading Materials: The Language of Literature textbook, Collections textbook, Into Literature textbook (electronic), novel(s) and/or nonfiction texts (English IV); Patterns for College Writing (a collection of essays), Rules for Writers (ENC 1101); How to Write Anything (a collection of short stories, essays, and poems) (ENC 1102).
Materials Needed for Class: 3-ring binder, loose-leaf paper, pen, pencil, highlighter, folder, flash drive
Communication: The best way to reach Mr. Mulhern is through the school email at james.mulhern@browardschools.com. To keep apprised of most assignments that students should be working on, access the website scholarmulhern.us or www.scholarmulhern.blogspot.com
Priorities for this Year:
- Study for and take the SAT and the ACT.
- Investigate post-secondary opportunities (college and careers).
- Utilize Naviance.com and Collegeboard.org to decide on schools and to get help with planning for a career.
- Should apply to college, if desired (seniors).
- Maintain an excellent GPA.
- Work on application and scholarship essays (especially for seniors).
- Work on completing Community Service hours.
- Prepare a resume (juniors and seniors--use Naviance).
- Investigate internship opportunities for the summer.
