Week of December 12th-16th,2016

"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 our attitudes toward the past and future shape our actions?

Students will demonstrate their reading and writing skills by creating an Informative PowerPoint.  They will read and respond to 2 informational articles on the Renaissance/Reformation.  Students will complete summary worksheets.  They will then create a PowerPoint and download it to the Google Classroom.

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.

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

Students will work on Study Island and Open Ed app to complete any unfinished assignments.  These assignments will help them with critical thinking skills.  These skills are necessary to improve reading comprehension and produce problem solvers.

Week of December 5th, 2016

"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 our attitudes toward the past and future shape our actions?

Students have read and responded to informational literature on the Renaissance and the Reformation in their textbooks about the history, culture, and people from late 14th-16th centuries.  They will need to highlight/annotate the text. Students will pick an area of interest from this time period to create an Informative PowePoint presentation. They will be required to complete summaries on two of their articles.  They will then create the PowerPoint fulfilling the requirements of the Rubric.  At the conclusion, students will share their information with their peers.

Public Speaking:  How does information affect an audience?

Presentations will commence this week.  Students are required to read and respond to Chapters 11, 13, 14 & 15 in their texts.

Keystone Literature Remediation:  Why is self-assessment important?

Students have been working on Study Island in preparation of the Keystones on Dec. 7th and 8th.                                                                       Good Luck!!