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Marie W. Matthews, MA
Independence High School
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
-Nelson Mandela
English IV HONORS and STANDARD
PBS NEWSHOUR SRL (Student Reporting Lab) Instructor
Martin L. King, Jr. Writing Contest Coordinator
School Leadership Team English Dept. Rep
Poetry Out Loud District Co-coordinator
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K-12 AIG License/District Consultant
Certified PBS NEWSHOUR Instructor
AP Certified Instructor
Licensed Principal
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Winner of the NCHSAA (NC High School Athletic Assoc.) Trophy;
The Crystal Apple Award; Member: Order of the Patriot; Green Thumb Test Scores Exceeding/Meeting Expected Growth Award; Teacher of the Month Award 3X
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Homework
Homework is given on a regular basis. All assignments can be found by going to the Canvas Home page and clicking the "assignments" button at the bottom or to the side of the page.
Tutoring
I am available for tutoring after-school every Weds./Thurs. or by special appointment. Please email me @ marie.matthews@cms.k12.nc.us to get a special tutorial link for an individual or group session.
Important Items
Mid-Terms S1
Oct. 13 & 14
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Seniors!
Time to get those applications and college essays submitted. See the Canvas Home Page
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The more you read,
the more you know,
the more places
you will go.
--Dr. Suess
CURRENTLY STUDYING:
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THE CANTERBURY TALES by CHAUCER
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Standards RL 2, 3, 4, 6
COMPLEX TEXT ANALYSIS
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ANALYTICAL JOURNAL WRITING
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COLLEGE, SAT, ACT VOCABULARY and LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT
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Q2-PREPARING FOR THE SENIOR GRADUATION PROJECT SPEECH (SGP)
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1st Semester Senior Graduation Project Speeches: Q2 & Q4
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To Contact Marie Worsley-Matthews, MA
Email: marie.matthews@cms.k12.nc.us or Call: 980-343-6900 (Leave your number and a message with the secretary. I will return your call within 24 hours.)
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