St Johns High School - Crest Yearbook (Delphos, OH)

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English curriculum develops critical functions ABOVE: To comprehend the passage read without hav- ing to go back over it, only one linc is projected at a time in Sister Mary Dclphinc's reading class. RIGHT: Mr. Vest's English I class does not agree with Charlie Brown That writing knocks the heck out of a sunny dnyf' 26 The English Department introduced a lan- guage and composition series which gives the student the skills he needs to write a theme and to provide purposeful repetition. Its program is based upon the science ofhurnan speech called linguistics. Study of literature sparks the creative irn- pulse and the ability to develop critical think- ing, speaking, listening, reading and writing necessary to gain perspective in a world of change. Stimulating the process is the availabi- lity of records and jilmstrips. Advanced literature is an in depth study of the classics aiming at appreciation and liberal insights. Great comedies and tragedies form the backbone of these courses. Developmental reading makes students want to read' books, to do reading at varying speeds according to need and with an improved ability to understand what they read. Reading skills are desirable in all secondary subjects with em- phasis placed on silent reading as well as oral.

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