"Thought is the sculptor who can create the person you want to be."
-Henry David Thoreau
Why Learn English
English provides students with the tools necessary for effective communication.
The purpose of the English curriculum is to allow students to develop an enjoyment of reading, confidence in speaking and writing, and competence in analytical and evaluative thinking.
English builds and strengthens verbal ability in order to enrich students' personal lives and to enable them to become communicative, literate members of society.
Useful Links
MLA Helping Tools
Students can use this site to help them with their MLA essay formatting. This wonderful tool can help students organize their paragraphs, cite their sources, and create their work cited page.
http://www.noodletools.com
New York State English Regents Exams
Students can download and practice with old Regents Exams.
http://www.nysedregents.org/
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