R Nelson Snider High School - Safari Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Progressive Study for English Classes ABOVE: Mrs. Sosenheimer discusses with her English class the mechanics of diagraming sentences, a technique which aids students in learning the different parts of speech. A sentence diagram also furthers the understanding of word usage in a grammatically correct sentence. LEFT: Another English instructor, Mr. Reynolds, advises Don Higgins in choosing material for a research paper. Students in X lane junior English are re- quired to write a term paper for the course. BELOW: Doug Stark points out an inter- esting feature on a map of England. Cheryl Squires looks on as Doug connects the map with their study of English literature by locating the birthplace of an author. 23

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Literature, Composition, Grammar Compose LEFT. David Messerschmidt delivers an oral book report in his junior English class. Students write or give orally at least six book reports during each year of high school. ABOVE; Mrs. Seaman directs study time in her junior English class. After class discussion every student works in preparation for the assignment for the next day. In class study provides the students a chance to confer with the subject teacher. BELOW: Listening to lecture helps students understand the meaning of literature works in English class. After reading the assignment, students realize more facts through classroom discussion of the story or a play. The English Department is composed of units of Litera- ture, grammar and composi- tion. Tenth grade classes basic skills are developed in gram- mar and composition and lit- erature. Rules of verbs, sen- tence structure and paragraph unity are applied in writing practices. The study of Ameri- can literature is emphasized in the sophomore year. Stu- dents read short stories, classics, and contemporary novels. Another facet of this year is a requirement of six book reports from each stu- dent. Junior English classes cover basically the same material but with a slight variation in emphasis. Study in literature includes Shakespeare ' s MAC- BETH. Expository writing and research paper techniques aid the students in practicing their knowledge in grammar. Other junior classes study the novel SILAS MARNER along with their grammar and composition classes. Again in the junior year, all students are required to read and re- port on six books the y read.

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Music Talents Develope Through Practice ABOVE: Panther musicians sounded off during the spring pro- gram performance of the Fine Arts Department. Mr. Smith directs the band in its part of the second annual spring concert. LEFT: Sam Gardiner appears to be lost in thought as he practices for the spring concert. He is one of the many students who give of their time and talents in the area of music. BELOW: Mr. Smith organized Snider ' s first stage band during this past school year. He practiced with these students and guided them to success in their initial year of performance and prepared them for next year. 24