Week of January 30th, 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. 

Practical English 11: What is the meaning of freedom?

Students will read, analyze, discuss, and respond to the Declaration of Independence.  They will reword the Preamble and the Statement of Beliefs.  Students will demonstrate comprehension of the List of Grievances by identifying each as for all people or for only groups of people.  As a whole group, the class will discuss the appeal to the British, the Justification, and the oath.  Students will then be given the First Draft of the Declaration and identify why the changes needed to be made.  They will be responsible for completing worksheets, participating in discussion, and making connections to culture (Age of Reason) and the need for popular support.  Students will begin to read, analyze and discuss The Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

English 12:  Why are both vision and disillusion necessary?

Students will continue to read, respond, and analyze The Lord of the Flies.  They are responsible for identifying direct and indirect characterization, responding to questions on symbols, and themes.  Students will complete Chapters 1 & 2 and Chapters 3 & 4 quizzes.  They will participate in discussions on individualism, society, leadership, and human nature.
Public Speaking:

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

Students will continue work on Key 1 in their Keystone Literature Workbooks.  They will identify a goal and chart their progress in Vocabulary.  Word dissection and Vocabulary in context will be the areas of study.  They will be given affixes charts to aid them in the word analysis.  Students will also complete work on Key 2 in their Keystone Literature Workbooks.  Students will use each key to focus their work on the online apps.  They will complete assignments and chart their progress.