The English 107/207 classes taught by Miss Monica Rizzi have incorporated the Profile of a Rutherford Graduate tenets  into their classes.   Students were introduced to the CER format (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) earlier this week, as they will be using this format to help them develop structured paragraphs throughout the year.  To introduce the format, Miss Rizzi connected CER with the PORG competencies in a way that was meaningful and accessible to students. Students first reviewed the PORG competencies and then completed a station activity  where they collaborated and worked together … [Read more...] about Profile of a Rutherford Graduate Competencies in RHS English Classes

Today, students in English 200 explored We Will Write, which is an online writing game/platform that turns writing practice into a short, collaborative classroom activity. Mrs. Erica Muszynski and Miss Monica Rizzi chose to use WeWillWrite on the first day of school to help students get back into the groove of writing in a fun, low-pressure way. After being away from school for the summer, the teachers wanted to ease students back into the classroom routine without overwhelming them with a formal writing assignment. The activity gave everyone an opportunity to write, share ideas, and … [Read more...] about Welcome Back to English Class!

Ms. Katz’s Public Speaking class at Rutherford High School had the opportunity to attend an engaging presentation titled “Public Speaking in the Real World: How Communication Shapes My Career,” held in the Rutherford High School Library. The event featured four accomplished speakers who shared how effective communication and public speaking play a vital role in their professional lives. One speaker joined via video from Ohio: Andrew Katz, an attorney for Amazon and Ms. Katz’s brother, who discussed the importance of clear, persuasive communication in the legal field. The three in-person … [Read more...] about Public Speaking in the Real World: How Communication Shapes My Career

Mr. Stracco's Honors 400 English class participated in an engaging escape room activity as a culminating experience for Ibsen's A Doll's House. The challenge incorporated riddles, symbolism, and character identification, with each clue leading to the next step—until one group, like Nora Helmer, successfully "escaped." … [Read more...] about Engaging “Escape Room” Activity in English Class