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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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?
Brave New World -How is classic literature relevant?
-How do I create a documentary?
-Who is my audience?
-What is my perspective?
-How do I use PremierePro?
-How do I use valid sources?
-How do I use APA?
-How do I use a variety of mediums to share my perspective?
-How do I collaborate with my peers?
-How do I organize my information?
Students have begun the Documentary Project week. Students will be working in two groups to complete a 2 Part documentary demonstrating the relevancy of Brave New World. They have been given the requirements and the Rubric to complete the project. Students will be required to complete a task each day for their group and research a variety of mediums to use in their project. Students are encouraged to create their own photos and video to use in their documentary. Students have been given an article, APA Reference Tips and Abstract handout and a template worksheet. They will need to complete an APA reference and an abstract using the Huxley article have been given. APA reference and Abstract are due by Friday and need to be uploaded to Google Classroom. Students will need to complete an APA reference page for their video.
- 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
-How do society and the people around me affect my morality?
Brave New World -How is classic literature relevant?
-How do I create a documentary?
-Who is my audience?
-What is my perspective?
-How do I use PremierePro?
-How do I use valid sources?
-How do I use APA?
-How do I use a variety of mediums to share my perspective?
-How do I collaborate with my peers?
-How do I organize my information?
Students have begun the Documentary Project week. Students will be working in two groups to complete a 2 Part documentary demonstrating the relevancy of Brave New World. They have been given the requirements and the Rubric to complete the project. Students will be required to complete a task each day for their group and research a variety of mediums to use in their project. Students are encouraged to create their own photos and video to use in their documentary. Students have been given an article, APA Reference Tips and Abstract handout and a template worksheet. They will need to complete an APA reference and an abstract using the Huxley article have been given. APA reference and Abstract are due by Friday and need to be uploaded to Google Classroom. Students will need to complete an APA reference page for their video.
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?
- 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 second MP assignments are due by December 20th.
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 continue to research and organize their Informative Presentations. They will complete outline exercises to demonstrate their knowledge of organizing a speech. Students will read and respond to Chapters 11 and 14. There will be a notebook check on Tuesday, November 5th. They will also take the Chapter 13 test on Tuesday, November 5th. Outlines will be checked and edited from November 7th-November 11th. Students will upload their outlines to Google classroom. They will receive editing suggestions.
- 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 continue to research and organize their Informative Presentations. They will complete outline exercises to demonstrate their knowledge of organizing a speech. Students will read and respond to Chapters 11 and 14. There will be a notebook check on Tuesday, November 5th. They will also take the Chapter 13 test on Tuesday, November 5th. Outlines will be checked and edited from November 7th-November 11th. Students will upload their outlines to Google classroom. They will receive editing suggestions.
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
