Learning Outcome Two
Learning Outcome Two: Possess in-depth knowledge of the subject area taught.
I will prove my in-depth knowledge of English through a paper written for a Shakespeare course in the spring semester of 2009, an essay which demonstrates an in depth analysis of fear, a word exploration activity created for students in a “grammar and the writing process” course in 2008, and my acceptance into the International English Honor Society.
The paper I wrote for a Shakespeare class surrounding the work, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” focuses on the theme of irrational love that is so evident throughout the play. The paper analyzes the theme of irrational love in order to show that Shakespeare saw and supported it yet also used it as a tool with which to critique the idea of courtly love. This paper shows my ability to analyze literature on a deep level, provoke new thoughts in my reader, and reveal an interesting perspective on a timeless work.
The paper I wrote about fear shows my ability to write a creative, original, and thought provoking piece on a unique topic. Rather than writing another paper surrounding a piece of literature, this writing piece was written with more freedom and therefore focuses on a topic that I find interesting and complex. This paper proves my strength in writing and portrays my ability to provide my readers with a witty and enjoyable read
that provokes a new way of thinking about an everyday topic.
The word exploration activity was written for a “Grammar and the Writing Process” class in order to demonstrate how the roots of words can help the learning of vocabulary. Rather than focusing solely on my reading and writing skills, this piece of evidence shows my expertise in grammar as well as linguistics. Based on work done by Richard C. Anderson and William E. Nagy in "The Vocabulary Conundrum", I believe that rather than teaching vocabulary with definitions and memorizations, students need to discover definitions using roots and others words in order to better understand and retain the information.
Based on my excellence in the subject of English, I was accepted into the International English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta. Membership to such a group gave me great pride and motivation to continue to work hard. As a member, I receive benefits such as subscription to Sigma Tau Delta's journals as well as eligibility to receive scholarships and internships that could help to further expand my knowledge of English.
I will prove my in-depth knowledge of English through a paper written for a Shakespeare course in the spring semester of 2009, an essay which demonstrates an in depth analysis of fear, a word exploration activity created for students in a “grammar and the writing process” course in 2008, and my acceptance into the International English Honor Society.
The paper I wrote for a Shakespeare class surrounding the work, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” focuses on the theme of irrational love that is so evident throughout the play. The paper analyzes the theme of irrational love in order to show that Shakespeare saw and supported it yet also used it as a tool with which to critique the idea of courtly love. This paper shows my ability to analyze literature on a deep level, provoke new thoughts in my reader, and reveal an interesting perspective on a timeless work.
The paper I wrote about fear shows my ability to write a creative, original, and thought provoking piece on a unique topic. Rather than writing another paper surrounding a piece of literature, this writing piece was written with more freedom and therefore focuses on a topic that I find interesting and complex. This paper proves my strength in writing and portrays my ability to provide my readers with a witty and enjoyable read
that provokes a new way of thinking about an everyday topic.
The word exploration activity was written for a “Grammar and the Writing Process” class in order to demonstrate how the roots of words can help the learning of vocabulary. Rather than focusing solely on my reading and writing skills, this piece of evidence shows my expertise in grammar as well as linguistics. Based on work done by Richard C. Anderson and William E. Nagy in "The Vocabulary Conundrum", I believe that rather than teaching vocabulary with definitions and memorizations, students need to discover definitions using roots and others words in order to better understand and retain the information.
Based on my excellence in the subject of English, I was accepted into the International English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta. Membership to such a group gave me great pride and motivation to continue to work hard. As a member, I receive benefits such as subscription to Sigma Tau Delta's journals as well as eligibility to receive scholarships and internships that could help to further expand my knowledge of English.