Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Week of April 17th 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:  How do we define ourselves?  What is your core purpose and how will you get there?

Students will read and respond to informational article on Romanticism.  They will be required to
use vocabulary in context, connect to the information, identify literary/poetic devices and structure, identify purpose and meaning. The information will be used to help complete the Poetry Projects. Students will learn how powerfully personal poetry is to both the poet and the reader. The responses will be due Friday, April 21st.

Practical English 11:  What role does individualism play in American society?

Students will create movie critiques.  They will be required to write persuasively and apply the structure and format for movie reviews.  Students will also be asked to interpret The Pursuit of Happyness.  They will be asked to draw parallels and conclusions to the ideas found in the Declaration of Independence, Transcendentalism and today..

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

Students will begin work on Key 3 in their Keystone Literature Workbooks.  They will identify a goal and chart their progress in the focus area.  Students will use each key to focus their work on the online apps.  They will complete assignments and chart their progress.


Public Speaking:  How does the speech influence thought?


Students will be working on the Persuasive/Argumentative Speech.  They will use persuasive strategies and rhetoric skills to convince their audience to adopt the same thought or to motivate to act.  They will be required to have 5-7 sources, an outline, a hard copy, podium cards/binder, and  a visual aid.