The goal of this English class is to produce critical thinkers and problem solvers. 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.
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English 11: How does the past continue to affect my present?
How do I recognize and analyze Gothic Literature?
Students will continue the Edgar Allan Poe Unit. They will continue reading a variety of short stories. Students will improve their comprehension of 19th century literature by practicing their vocabulary skills: vocab. in context, word dissection. They will be asked to read and respond to short stories of their choice. Students have been given a selection from mysteries and the macabre. Students will need to complete plotlines for each story. They will identify setting/mood, conflict/resolution, and theme. Plotlines will be due no later than Friday, October 5th.
How do I get ready for a LIVE broadcast?
Students will continue working as a team to get ready for daily live broadcasts. Students will prepare scripts and equipment, collaborate, and create. They will work on making sure that the Newscast progresses and improves. Students are creating Public Service Announcements (PSA) for Red Ribbon Week, Fire Prevention Week, and Homecoming Week. They are also creating and producing logos, taglines, promos, sounds, and video for group monthly video segments.
Public Speaking: How do basic speaking and listening skills help us to communicate?
Why are clear, concise, specific organized ideas necessary speech skills ?
Students will meet one-to-one to review and analyze individual speech presentations. They will identify the strengths and weaknesses of their speech presentations. Feedback, including constructive criticism is necessary for growth. Students will continue to read and respond to information found in the text to help them learn the importance of rhetorical skills when writing a speech. Chapter 6 is due on October 2nd. Chapter 8 is due on October 5th. JFK Critiques are due on October 5th. Students will begin work on the 2nd Speech Presentation: Informative.
Keystone Remediation: How does my interaction with the text provoke thinking and response?
What are my strengths and weaknesses?
This course requires a student to show improvement in standards that need to be strengthened. Students will be given a set of activities to complete each week. They will be responsible for meeting, grading, and conferencing with the teacher on areas of strengths and weaknesses. Every student will focus and work on improving their individual reading and writing skills for success on the Keystone. Highlighting, annotating, vocabulary dissection, vocabulary in context, fictional and nonfictional analysis, identification and application of literary terms, sample tests, and written responses will be practiced on a regular basis.
