Howdy,
My name is Beth Taylor and I teach English II and IV. This is my first year to be teaching at Spring High school and I am excited to be here. I am a recent graduate of Texas A&M University and newly married. Teaching is one of my passions. My goal to expand student knowledge, and provide them with the skills they need in order to accomplish their future goals. Some other things I enjoy in my spare time is reading, spending time with my family and traveling. I am looking forward to the 2007-2008 school year.

English II is a course designed to strengthen a student’s reading, writing, and speech skills by focusing on three major areas: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships. Throughout the year, students will review and refine language and usage skills. Emphasis will be placed on improving vocabulary and on the writing process. Students will also review and prepare for the TAKS Test to be taken as a sophomore and a junior. Major literature units will include fiction, poetry, essays, drama, reading workshops, and nonfiction. Outside reading will be required throughout both semesters. Novels considered for study during the year include Night and Alas, Babylon. Research projects, oral reports, and creative “hands-on” projects will be required throughout the year. In addition, students will compose writing essay/major paper/multi-media project assignments in the English Computer Writing Lab.

In Engish 4 this year, students will be reading some novels outside of class as well as several pieces in class. The literature we will be reading includes Beowulf, Canterbury Tales, Hamlet, and several other pieces. We will also be doing research projects, both large and small, throughout the year. Students will also be working on vocabulary and grammar skills as they prepare for their future and/or the SAT/THEA test. Those students who need to take the Exit Level TAKS test will be instructed and reviewed for the exam.

If you have questions or concerns please feel free to email me or call the English office and leave a message. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
My email: bblythe@springisd.org

If a student is absent, makeup work will be given to that student upon the return to class or they can access some of the handouts on my downloads page. This will include worksheets, study guides, and instruction sheets.
If a student has missed a test or quiz, I will inform student when the work needs to be made up. Makeup work must conform to the school requirements. Parents may email me to find out what work is due.