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About me Mr. Raia is a high school English teacher at Garfield High School
in Garfield, New Jersey. He was hired Department Chair of the Language
Arts Department in September of 2008. His experience includes more
than nine years as a high school English teacher. Since completing his
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction at Boston College in 2001, he has
taught grades nine through twelve. In addition to his regular duties
as an educator, he had revised the Language Arts curriculum and is currently
the advisor for the Junior Class of 2013. He received his second Masters
Degree in Educational Leadership at Montclair State University in May
2009. Currently, he holds three certificates: Teacher of English
K-12, Supervisor, and a Principal's Certificate of Eligibility. This
year Mr. Raia is teaching English I and English II. Philosophy of Education
My
philosophy of education is multifaceted. A productive school must have
good leadership from those in charge, ambition to accomplish what has not
been accomplished yet, and foresight at the idea that the school can always
be better. For the teachers, it is necessary to use interactive
teaching techniques and make learning fun. For the administrators, it
is pertinent to use normative power to keep everyone on task and striving
for success. Email
address: araia@gboe.org |
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English I Classes Block 1 & 4
Room 115
ENGLISH I – GRADE 9 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
English I
is designed to provide the students with an opportunity to refine the skills
that have been previously introduced and to learn new skills in grammar,
vocabulary, composition and reading. Basic grammar knowledge and
editing skills are reviewed and expanded and vocabulary work is
increased. The composition writing stresses proper usage and effective
organization of details. Writing assignments are often tied to the
literature being read.
What to cover…
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Orwell’s Animal Farm
Gibson’s Miracle Worker
Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Homer’s The Odyssey Kesselring's Arsenic and Old Lace Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye
A collection of Short Stories
Poetry
Vocabulary
Grammar Essay Writing
We are currently reading Animal Farm
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English II Class
Room 115
AMERICAN STUDIES I – GRADE 10
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The American Studies I program
uses an interdisciplinary approach to American History and Literature as its
vehicle to historical and literary awareness. Parallel language arts
and social studies units from the historic political literature of our
Founding Fathers to the critical influential themes of Reconstruction will be
featured and treated in an analytical and critical manner. Activities will
heavily rely on student writing and historical interpretation skills and on
individual ability of reflection and analysis of the historical documents
from the designated themes or units. Knowledge of literary techniques to advance
the student’s concept of theme, characterization, conflict and plot will be
taught in order to further the students’ appreciation of the historical
relevance of literary works. The emphasis of projects will reflect the
role of literature with regard to values and lessons relevant to important
events in American history. In all cases, communication skills that
allow for clear, analytical thinking and historical interpretation through
both the written and spoken word will be highlighted as a primary goal of
American Studies I. What to cover…
Native American Literature
Colonial Literature Miller’s The Crucible Wharton's Ethan Frome
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
American Revolutionary Literature
The Civil War
A collection of Short Stories
Poetry
Vocabulary
Grammar
Essay Writing
We are currently reading and analyzing Ethan Frome
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