Mr. Scheef     “Where SUCCESS is a Choice”

 

Biographical Information:


Address:                2251 Saddlebrook Dr.

                               Salina,  Kansas  67401


PHONE:                   785-404-6831

Email:                    bscheef@ben.usd240.k12.ks.us


Hometown:          Gretna, Nebraska

Education:            Gretna Public Schools

                                University of Nebraska (BS Degree)


Endorsements:     Speech Communication

                                English (Language Arts)

                                Dramatic Arts

                          

Married:                Deb Scheef

                               Teacher - Meadowlark Elementary


ChildreN:               Katie, Julie and Andrew

Grandchildren:   Emilee, Rylee, and Aubree


FAVORITE SPORTS TEAMS:    Nebraska HUskers  “Go Big RED” 

                                            St. Louis Cardinals


USD-240 Responsibilities:  


a.    English III - IV (Tescott)

  1. B.   Speech Communication (District Wide)


CLASS MATERIALS LIST:  students will need the following materials in order to be successful in this class.

a.Three (3) ring binder (full size)

b.One (1) four subject note book

  1. c.        One (1) package of 3 x 5 note cards 

  2. d.        Highlighters:  Orange, Yellow or Gold , Green


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:


SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1st Semester Description:   This class is designed to make students better communicators, both verbally, and nonverbally. Basic speaking and communications skills are taught.  An emphasis in organizing and presenting basic speech activities and listening skills are strongly stressed.  First semester speech types include but are not limited to:

a.Autobiographical

b.Informative (researched based)

c.Visual Informative

d.Impromptu and Extemporaneous


SPEECH COMMUNICATION 2nd Semester Description:   This class is an extension of first semester.  Interpersonal and intrapersonal speaking techniques and expectations are accelerated.  The second semester will focus on the following speaking activities:

a.Persuasive

b.Group Discussion and Group Problem Solving

c.Process Speaking

d.Oral Interpretation


ENGLISH III 1st Semester Description:  This class will review basic language arts conventions (grammar

review, spelling and punctuation). Literary terminology such as (theme, plot, setting, conflict) will be investigated.

Students will read novels and samplings from British ands American Literature. Students will prepare in depth literary analysis, cultural histories and application to personal experience from those selected readings. Various types of writing will be reviewed including but not limited to:  persuasive and expository. In addition, students will be introduced to the basic foundations “real life” English skills (letter writing, filling out forms and completing letters of resume and reference. Various technology projects are incorporated into the class expectations.


ENGLISH III 2nd Semester Description:  This class will focus on the essentials of American Literature,

research paper development,  The age of Reason, Romanticism and Realism (Gatsby, Grapes of Wrath, The

Old Man and the Sea, and Of Mice and Men).  Students will also prepare personal connections to the author’s

purpose and theme through:

  1. a.   Narrative Writing

  2. b. Comparison and Contrast

  3. c.  Opinion

  4. d.  Reader Responses

  5. e.  Short Story Writing


ENGLISH IV 1st Semester Description:  This class will emphasize better reading and writing skills through

short stories, and plays.  Rhetorical strategies and documented writing (persuasive) reviewed.. Critical

thinking skills will be implemented.  Narrative and descriptive writing (objective -subjective) will be examined.

This class places a “high” emphasis on developing effective thinking and writing skills.


ENGLISH IV 2nd Semester Description:  Focuses on “responding to literature” through (critical thinking, short

story reviews,   Provides instruction in writing with an emphasis on content analysis, acceptable usage and

effective organization and expression of ideas.  Assigned readings, expository writings, poetry and research

development are also emphasized in this class.


Course EXPECTATIONS:  “Expectations” may Be accessed at  USD-240.org



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