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?
Lord of the Flies- What is an individual's responsibility to a community?
- How do actions of characters reveal their personalities?
- What does it mean to be civilized?
- When is the restriction of freedom a good thing?
- How do society's views and stereotypes affect a person's power?
Vocabulary- How do I breakdown a word?
- How do I make connections for understanding?
Lord of the Flies (LOTF) Reading Assignment 1 will be due on Tuesday. Students will respond and analyze characters, setting, symbols, and message. They will apply Kohlberg's Theory of Morality, Maslow's Hierarchy, Freud's Id, Ego, and Superego, and pathos, ethos, and logos. Students will also be asked to respond to an analysis question. Vocabulary Unit 1 should be completed by Monday, January 27th. Vocabulary Unit 2 should be completed for Monday, February 3rd.
- How do I analyze literature (fiction/nonfiction)
- How do I write a literary analysis?
- How do I identify and apply literary elements and devices?
- How do I use vocabulary-in-context?
- How do I identify a propaganda technique?
- How do I identify and apply tone and purpose?
-How do I give specific instructions?
-How do I entertain and motivate a peer?
Students have been introduced to the course requirements. This course requires a student to show improvement in standards that need to be strengthened. Every student will focus and work on improving their reading and writing skills for success on the Keystone. Students are required to complete a Study Island assessment based on their weaknesses. This week, students have been asked to take a Diagnostic Test. They are also asked to analyze a newspaper article, and to identify and apply a Keystone skill. A novel response and/or a sample test may also be required.
Practical 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?
Beowulf: Why do we still study Beowulf?
-What are the elements of an epic?
-How do writers show us what characters are like in their literature without
telling us directly (implication)?
-What can we infer about a character based on the clues given to us by the
author (educated guess)?
-How do writers use literary devices to create an epic story?
-How did the time period affect the epic story?
- Based on our inferences, how would this character participate in modern
social media?
-How do I use Photoshop?
Students will begin the Hero unit. They will start with the Anglo Saxon time period by reading Beowulf. They will be asked to analyze the structure of the poem and interpret hero elements indicative of the culture. Students will create profile blogs and conversations for their assigned character. They will demonstrate knowledge of character, relationships, plot, literary elements, and culture while applying it to a 21st century application.
-How do society and the people around me affect my morality?
Lord of the Flies- What is an individual's responsibility to a community?
- How do actions of characters reveal their personalities?
- What does it mean to be civilized?
- When is the restriction of freedom a good thing?
- How do society's views and stereotypes affect a person's power?
Vocabulary- How do I breakdown a word?
- How do I make connections for understanding?
Lord of the Flies (LOTF) Reading Assignment 1 will be due on Tuesday. Students will respond and analyze characters, setting, symbols, and message. They will apply Kohlberg's Theory of Morality, Maslow's Hierarchy, Freud's Id, Ego, and Superego, and pathos, ethos, and logos. Students will also be asked to respond to an analysis question. Vocabulary Unit 1 should be completed by Monday, January 27th. Vocabulary Unit 2 should be completed for Monday, February 3rd.
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 take better photographs?
- How do I write captions?
- 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 take better photographs?
- How do I write captions?
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 third MP assignments are due by March13th.
Public Speaking: What really matters?
- How do basic speaking and listening skills help us to communicate?
- Why do I get nervous?
Students will be reading and responding to information found in the text to help them learn the importance of both listening and speaking skills when writing a speech. The application of information will aid with the writing of their Introductory Speech. Speech topics are due in February. Speech Outline Drafts due on February7th. Students will view and read samples of Introductory speeches to help with the critiquing process. Chapter 2 will be due on Tuesday, January 28th with a quiz on January 29th.
- How do basic speaking and listening skills help us to communicate?
- Why do I get nervous?
Students will be reading and responding to information found in the text to help them learn the importance of both listening and speaking skills when writing a speech. The application of information will aid with the writing of their Introductory Speech. Speech topics are due in February. Speech Outline Drafts due on February7th. Students will view and read samples of Introductory speeches to help with the critiquing process. Chapter 2 will be due on Tuesday, January 28th with a quiz on January 29th.
Keystone Literature: How can I improve myself? What are my strengths and weaknesses?
Critical thinking: - How does my interaction with the text provoke thinking and response?- How do I analyze literature (fiction/nonfiction)
- How do I write a literary analysis?
- How do I identify and apply literary elements and devices?
- How do I use vocabulary-in-context?
- How do I identify a propaganda technique?
- How do I identify and apply tone and purpose?
-How do I give specific instructions?
-How do I entertain and motivate a peer?
Students have been introduced to the course requirements. This course requires a student to show improvement in standards that need to be strengthened. Every student will focus and work on improving their reading and writing skills for success on the Keystone. Students are required to complete a Study Island assessment based on their weaknesses. This week, students have been asked to take a Diagnostic Test. They are also asked to analyze a newspaper article, and to identify and apply a Keystone skill. A novel response and/or a sample test may also be required.
Practical 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?
Beowulf: Why do we still study Beowulf?
-What are the elements of an epic?
-How do writers show us what characters are like in their literature without
telling us directly (implication)?
-What can we infer about a character based on the clues given to us by the
author (educated guess)?
-How do writers use literary devices to create an epic story?
-How did the time period affect the epic story?
- Based on our inferences, how would this character participate in modern
social media?
-How do I use Photoshop?
Students will begin the Hero unit. They will start with the Anglo Saxon time period by reading Beowulf. They will be asked to analyze the structure of the poem and interpret hero elements indicative of the culture. Students will create profile blogs and conversations for their assigned character. They will demonstrate knowledge of character, relationships, plot, literary elements, and culture while applying it to a 21st century application.
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