Teacher

NAME: Mrs. Bain

SCHOOL: Wilson Central High School

CLASS: English III--Standard and Honors

SCHOOL PHONE: 615-453-4600 x3053

About The Teacher

Both my parents were officers in the United States Air Force.  I am, 
therefore, a well traveled individual.  I have been to or lived in 38 of the 
50 states and several foreign countries (predominately Europe).

I earned my undergraduate degree at Middle Tennessee State University in 
English and Secondary Education.  I have been teaching in Wilson County 
Schools for 10 years--the last 9 years I have been at Wilson Central High 
School.  I earned my graduate degree in Educational Administration from 
Cumberland University in 2008.  

I am married and my husband and I live in Lebanon.

Mission For The Class

The English III class is an exploration of American Literature.  Students 
will read a wide variety of literature written by american authors and 
explore the expansion of the English language.  Students will be provided 
with some historical background so that they may understand and explore the 
author's motivations for writing and understand how politics influences 
literature.  Additionally, students will learn to identify the public belief 
system of a particular historical period by analyzing literature from that 
time period.

Students will be responsible for completing a research paper.  During the 
junior year, the writing skills we will focus on are elements of persuasion 
and rhetoric.  Therefore, students will write a position research paper.  
Each student will pick a hot-button topic that is broad enough that the 
student will find plenty of information for both sides of the issue.  Some 
example topics include abortion, prayer in public schools, socialized 
healthcare reform, capital punishment, assisted medical suicide, etc.  
Specific information will be given to students in class.  Deadlines are 
posted on this website.