Jodie Crockett

Jodie Crockett
Jodie Crockett
3121
English

This is my third year at Kimberly High School and I am so excited to be back for another great year. I teach English 11, Speech, Honors 9 English, and English 101. I truly believe that in order for our students to achieve their full potential, they need to feel loved, valued and respected as the people that they are when they enter our classrooms. I love this job because I get to laugh and have fun with the students every day, while seeing their confidence and skills grow throughout the year.     

I have a M.A. in Educational Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado, and my bachelor's degree from Boise State University (WOO!). I love any activity that can be done outside like hiking and paddle boarding and enjoy trying new things. I am a pretty active person and like to keep things moving even in the classroom! I also love a good joke, so please, don't hold back. 

It is going to be a fantastic year! 

 

English 11

Course Overview:

Eleventh grade English focuses on American literature and authors with a strong emphasis on both reading and writing. Idaho state English standards will guide the coursework. 

Speaking and listening will also play an important role, as these are skills we need to improve daily interactions with people. 

With each of these literary areas we’ll build content-related vocabulary and write reflective essays. 

Honors English 9

Course Overview:

Welcome to English 9 Honors! The purpose of this course is to further develop the reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills necessary for your academic, professional, and personal success. During this school year, we will focus on literature study, vocabulary development, writing, grammar, and research/reference skills. We will explore a range of genres from both a reading and writing standpoint.  

 

With each of these literary areas we’ll build content-related vocabulary including Greek and Latin root words. With this being an honors course, the rigor is increased, and students will be held to higher expectations.  

Speech

Course Overview: 

Participation in speech class allows you to gain valuable public and speaking skills and develop interpersonal communication skills that will make you successful in your personal and professional life. Students will: 

  • Participate effectively in class discussion. 
  • Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media. 
  • Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. 
  • Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear concise and logical perspective. 
  • Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly. 
  • Evaluate personal communication weaknesses and strong suits 
  • Understand interpersonal communication skills 

Speaking and listening will also play an important role, as these are skills we need, to improve daily interactions with people.