Monday, March 27, 2017

Week of March 27th, 2017

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats

The goal of this English class is to produce critical thinkers. Students are not only reading for comprehension but for meaning and relevancy of the work as a whole. Literature is also an example of good writing. The writing improves when a student reads. Vocabulary also improves because the student is learning to read in context. We want successful students who can think critically and communicate effectively. 

English 12:  When do we need a new vision?

Students will analyze devices used in a satire.  Satire is used to force people to agree with the author and act.  Students will be required to write a critical evaluation of a current day satire.  They will be required to demonstrate the use of hyperbole, understatement, and verbal irony.  Students' knowledge of satire aids in the comprehension of purpose. Students should be able to see how criticism leads to change.
They will create cover letters and resumes.

Practical English 11:  Does the American Dream exist?

Students will be asked to read, analyze, and respond to the novella, Of Mice and Men.  They will be required to complete worksheets and study guides. The students should be prepared to participate in discussions on the novel and to respond to the critical thinking questions.

Keystone Literature Remediation:  Why is reflection and self-assessment necessary?

Students will continue work on Key 7 in their Keystone Literature Workbooks.  They will identify a goal and chart their progress in Answering the Constructed-Response.  Students will be required to read a prompt and respond to it using an assertion and evidence.  Students will use each key to focus their work on the online apps.  They will complete assignments and chart their progress.


Public Speaking:  Why should the use of valid and reliable sources be necessary?


There will  be one-to-one conferencing at the end of the week to review speech delivery and content. They will be required to read and respond to Chapter 15 in their texts.  Students will complete the Informative Speech process.  Informative Speech Presentations will begin on April 2nd.

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