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Read, Analyze, Write By: Jose Toledo

As students rose up in grade levels, the difficulty of each course increased.
In English classes, reading, analyzing, and writing was a main focus. These three skills
were not only important in English, but in all other courses, and of course, in the real
world.
Students in all grade levels were taught to read critically, analyze the
work, and then write about their findings. These skills were pivotal to pass the highly
important SAT exam, and to write just about any essay that a college required for
entrance.
“With all the practice I got from the countless practice essays in class, the
actual test was easy, and I felt extremely prepared,” said sophomore Javier Canto,
referring to the PSAT.
The teachers in the English department helped students to learn and practice From top to bottom: Going over an essay, sixth grader Perdro Hermida sits down with English
the writing process step-by-step and complete the essays to the best of their abilities. teacher Mrs. Jennifer Iglesias to go through the main points.
Typing an essay question for The Odyssey, freshmen Bryan Rodriguez and Mark Trapp listen to
The Father Arrupe Writing Center was also very beneficial for students looking to the question dictated by English teacher Mrs. Jennifer Jacomino.
sharpen their writing skills. Anyone who needed help could just go there and get one-
on-one help from an English teacher.
“The writing center allows students to be with any English teacher one-on-
one, so that we can be better writer in the future,” said sixth grader Gabriel Sixto.