What's New with Mrs.
Olekoski's English Class
Third quarter begins
our adventure through the Elizabethan Era with a focus on
Shakespeare’s contributions to theater, literature and language. All
of my 9th grade sections are studying Julius Caesar
and my 10th grade section is studying Othello. The 9th
graders did an Internet research project on the life and times of
Shakespeare using wireless laptops within the classroom.
As
the majority of assignments will be taking place in the classroom,
students will be doing an outside reading project for third quarter.
Students will choose one book to read outside of class and they will
have to complete a project pertaining to the book they chose.
Vocabulary study will commence after February break.
On
February 13th, my 10th grade section will start
their research papers. This year they will research a topic linked to
Math, Science or Technology. Students will be able to choose something
they are interested in to research. There are already some great
topics, such as the impact of video games on student violence.
Allowing students to choose a topic will make this project personal.
Ask your 10th grader what they chose! Projects will be due
March 3rd.
Thanks,
Mrs. Olekoski