"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 Wednesday, May 10th.
Practical English 11: What role does individualism play in American society?
Students will demonstrate how Transcendentalism helped to shape America today. Individualism for the greater good of the country is a defining moment in American Literature. Students will read and analyze Walt Whitman. They will also read and analyze a Romantic Poet, Emily Dickinson. Students will read excerpts from Walden and Civil Disobedience. They will read and analyze "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". Students will make connections to individualism and American Society. Students will identify speaker and apply literary elements and devices.
Keystone Literature Remediation: Why is reflection and self-assessment necessary?
Students will begin work on Key 5 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. Speeches will commence on Tuesday, May 2nd.
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 Wednesday, May 10th.
Practical English 11: What role does individualism play in American society?
Students will demonstrate how Transcendentalism helped to shape America today. Individualism for the greater good of the country is a defining moment in American Literature. Students will read and analyze Walt Whitman. They will also read and analyze a Romantic Poet, Emily Dickinson. Students will read excerpts from Walden and Civil Disobedience. They will read and analyze "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock". Students will make connections to individualism and American Society. Students will identify speaker and apply literary elements and devices.
Keystone Literature Remediation: Why is reflection and self-assessment necessary?
Students will begin work on Key 5 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. Speeches will commence on Tuesday, May 2nd.
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