Week of January 3rd, 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 our attitudes toward the past and future shape our actions?

Students will be identifying and analyzing the dramatic tragedy, Macbeth.  They will view video summaries before viewing each Act.  They will use the Parallel text as a resource.  Discussion questions and 4 Square response questions will focus on the literary and poetic elements and devices applied in Macbeth.  The play asks students to critically think about their own past and future and who they want to become.

Public Speaking:  How can a speaker influence change and/or motivate action?

Students will present speeches with a visual aid.  They will be required to hand in an outline, hard copy, and podium cards.  Students will use persuasive devices to sway an audience towards an issue on  a policy, value, or fact.  They will be required to complete Chapter 18 in their textbook.  They will begin work on a Reflective Speech due next week.

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.