Week of 14 October 2019

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. 

#Mission Possible

Honors English 12:  What is my moral philosophy and how have I come to terms with it?                                                     
                         -How do society and the  people around me affect my morality?
                         -How are heroes created?                
      Brave New World -What is a tragic hero?                                               
                                    -How do Satires affect society?  What is a utopia/dystopia? 
                                    - How are allusions used?                                                
                                    -Who is ultimately responsible for the future?  
                                    -How is technology dangerous?                            
                  Beowulf  -What are the elements of an epic narrative?
                                   - How are the qualities of the Anglo-Saxon hero represented?                      
                                   - Are god and fate the same?                                                    
                                   - How does the role of kinship manifest itself in the poem?   

Students will continue work on the Hero unit.  They will analyze the structure of the poem and interpret hero elements indicative of the culture. Students will also pre-read "The Last Battle", "The Spoils" and "The Farewell", and then pair and share, and prepare for whole class discussion.  BNW Reading Assignment 5:  Chapers 17-18 due on Friday, October 18th.

Broadcast Journalism:   How does what we know about the world shape our                                                                           perspectives?                                                                                   
                                                                  - How do I get ready for a LIVE broadcast?
                                                    - How do I prepare and script an interview?
                                                    - How do I create a PSA?
                                                    - How do I create a Facebook post?
                                                    - How do I utilize PremierePro?

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.  All first MP assignments are due by Friday, October 18th.

Public Speaking:  What really matters?
                                    - How do basic speaking and listening skills help us to communicate?
                                    - Why do I get nervous?
                                    - How do I reach an audience?
                                    - How do I become an effective listener?
                                    - How do I evaluate a speech?

Students will meet to view and discuss their presentations.  They will take the Chapter 6 test on Tuesday, October 15th.  Students will read, listen, watch, analyze and critique two speeches.  They will be asked to compare/contrast both speakers.  Chapter 8 test on Friday, October 18th. Speech topics for the Informative Speech are due no later than Monday, October 21st.

Keystone Literature:  How can I improve myself?  

                                              -How does my interaction with the text provoke thinking and response?
                                              - What are my strengths and weaknesses?
                                              - How do I identify and apply literary elements and devices?

Students have been introduced to the course requirements.  This course requires a student to show improvement in standards which need to be strengthened.  Every student will focus and work on improving their reading and writing skills for success on the Keystone through a variety of techniques and methods.  Students have been given individual concepts to strengthen.  They are currently required to complete 3 skills each week:  Study Island focus, Novel Response Worksheet, and Project focus.