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__**Oxford English Department**__


 * **English Department Mission Statement** (Created in May 2008)

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//The mission of the English Department is to foster appreciation for language and literature and encourage insightful interpretation of all literary genres. Students learn to develop their intellectual voices in a trusting environment. They practice critical thinking, effective communicating, creative and analytical writing, and discerning research.//=====


 * **English Department Goals for 2008-2009**
 * 1) **Literary Magazine**
 * 2) **All school activity (read, play, speaker)**
 * 3) **Implement and use A Writer’s Reference with all students**
 * 4) **Follow the English Curriculum**
 * 5) **Attend plays with students**
 * 6) **Implement the English Mission statement**
 * 7) **Use turnitin.com**
 * 8) **Create and teach a plagiarism curriculum**
 * 9) **Technology—English Department website or Blog**