Greetings! 

Is it just me, or are the years flying by?  I would like to welcome my students to another productive year in LC17.  I have no doubt that this year will be great.

So what are we going to do this year?  Here is a glance at what this year has in store for you.  

In Speech, we will weave traditional textbook learning with speech presentation.  We always manage to sprinkle in some ice breaking games and activities to help overcome that dreaded public speaking fear.   

In English I, the year is comprised of short stories, mythology, Romeo and Juliet, a time period unit with a focus on poetry, and, of course, grammar and usage and writing. We will be exposed to different cultures from different time periods around the world. 

English II is a writing intensive course, so we plan to do a lot of writing. The literature we will cover includes House on Mango Street, Cyrano de Bergerac, and To Kill A Mockingbird. 

Much of English III will be devoted in ACT prep.  Vocabulary building, essay writing and grammar, usage, and mechanics will comprise most of the year.

We plan to do a great deal of reading in English Literature. We are revisiting literature circles in addition to independent reading.

English IV will be devoted to preparing the students for college. We will read novels recognized as “must-reads” for college, learn application and scholarship processes, and write a research paper.

Just a reminder that extra credit is available. Each student has an opportunity for twenty-five points extra credit each quarter. A handout will be distributed at the beginning of the year.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me anytime at 217.346.2166 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .   

Looking forward to a fabulous year,

Amanda Coffey