Welcome to Mrs. Rea's English 9 classes at Laurel High School! I'm excited about our year together; it should be both challenging and rewarding. We have many goals for this year! Take a look at the four major ones below: OUR CORE LEARNING GOALS GOAL 1 – The student will demonstrate the ability to respond to a text by employing personal experiences and critical analysis. GOAL 2 – The student will demonstrate the ability to compose in a variety of modes by developing content, employing specific terms, and selecting language appropriate for a particular audience and purpose. GOAL 3 – The student will demonstrate the ability to control language by applying the conventions of standard English in writing and speaking. GOAL 4 – The student will demonstrate the ability to evaluate the content, organization, and language use of texts.