"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?
Students will continue to work on their Poetry Books. They will learn how powerfully personal poetry is to both the poet and the reader. They will apply poetic elements and devices to write and analyze poetry/songs. Students will write analytic paragraphs to accompany the poems/songs. They will be given the requirements, and rubrics. Poetry books are due no later than Friday, May 12th.
Practical English 11: How do we respond when challenged by fear?
Students will view The Crucible and Hamlet. They will analyze and discuss elements of the drama and elements of the tragedy. Students will read and respond to informational articles on the authors and analyses of the plays. They will be required to create storyboards and video game walkthroughs. Students will be given the prompt, requirements, templates, and rubrics.
Keystone Literature Remediation: Why is reflection and self-assessment necessary?
Students will begin work on Key 6 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 speech influence thought?
Students will be working on the Reflective Speech. Reflective thinking and critical thinking are closely connected. They will use rhetoric skills to communicate a narrative about a significant incident to the audience . Students will need to have an outline, a hard copy, podium cards/binder, and a visual aid. Speeches will commence on Tuesday, May 18th.
Students will continue to work on their Poetry Books. They will learn how powerfully personal poetry is to both the poet and the reader. They will apply poetic elements and devices to write and analyze poetry/songs. Students will write analytic paragraphs to accompany the poems/songs. They will be given the requirements, and rubrics. Poetry books are due no later than Friday, May 12th.
Practical English 11: How do we respond when challenged by fear?
Students will view The Crucible and Hamlet. They will analyze and discuss elements of the drama and elements of the tragedy. Students will read and respond to informational articles on the authors and analyses of the plays. They will be required to create storyboards and video game walkthroughs. Students will be given the prompt, requirements, templates, and rubrics.
Keystone Literature Remediation: Why is reflection and self-assessment necessary?
Students will begin work on Key 6 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 speech influence thought?
Students will be working on the Reflective Speech. Reflective thinking and critical thinking are closely connected. They will use rhetoric skills to communicate a narrative about a significant incident to the audience . Students will need to have an outline, a hard copy, podium cards/binder, and a visual aid. Speeches will commence on Tuesday, May 18th.
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