The English Department at Battle Creek Middle School values high
standards, academic rigor, and quality communication for all students
in the classroom.
In every English class, we offer opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Reading,
- Comprehesion,
- Literature,
- Speaking & Listening,
- Writing, and
- Vocabulary Exploration.
All English classes participate in the Panther Pride program with high
expectations for students to be punctual, prepared, and polite (and
meanwhile, we really enjoy the alliteration!)
In English classes, students participate in lively discussions.
Respectful discussion skills are modeled, practiced, and
expected.
A high emphasis is placed on essay writing skills. Beginning
in 2006-2007, the BST Writing test will be administered in the fall of
a student's 9th grade year. The test requires the student to write a
personal essay on a given subject.
We also support the 25 books program. Books read in English count toward
each student's goal!!! Personal reading is encouraged by monthly
trips to the school library. BCMS is fortunate to be part of the
RIF program, (run by the fabulously talented and ever-patient Ms. Vincent), where
students are given three new books of their own choice each year to take home.
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