Minnetonka High School English Department
Mission Statement
The Minnetonka High School English Department is dedicated to providing a rigorous, academic environment that encourages students to become independent learners and critical thinkers in all aspects of the language arts: reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
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New English Courses for 2012-13
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American Studies Honors 10 (View Video)
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IB Language and Literature (View Video)
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IB Literature and Performance (View Video)
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| Reading |
Reading, interpreting, analyzing, evaluating, and appreciating the written word.
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| Grammar and Mechanics |
Using grammatically correct sentence structures to communicate clearly and effectively.
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| Writing |
Understanding of writing as a process and applying writing skills to multiple writing styles, audiences, and purposes.
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| Speaking and Listening |
Communicating effectively through speaking and developing the capacity to listen carefully in order to understand and synthesize ideas.
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| Vocabulary |
Mastering vocabulary through a variety of strategies, including a 4-year vocabulary series.
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Learn more about courses offered through the English Department