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?
Canterbury Tales- Geoffrey Chaucer/Middle Ages/Poetry/Satire/ Direct/Indirect Characterization
-What role does social status have on society’s perception of an individual?
- How do I make connections for understanding?
Vocabulary Units 4-6 should be completed by Tuesday, April 6th. Please use the Vocabulary Invitation: http://vocab.com/join/3FK26Z3. Please complete the practice session to improve knowledge and context. Chaucer's satire uses humor, irony, and imagery to gently expose his readers to the corruption in society. Students should complete the Character chart (a copy has been made for you in Google Classroom) for Chaucer's Prologue to the Canterbury Tales. Students should upload their completed chart in Google Classroom by March 30th. A translation of the Prologue can be found here: https://tigerweb.towson.edu/duncan/chaucer/duallang1.htm
Please submit a problem that you wish to solve by March 30th through Google Classroom.
- 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 must complete 2 new Study Island tests. They should focus on strengthening a weakness. Past Study Island requirements must be met before the end of the 3rd Marking Period.
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?
-How does information affect my perspective/beliefs?
Students will research the topic that they have picked on the Middle Ages. Students will find 4 valid sources and completed Annotated Bibliographies. Upload your Annotated Bibliographies to Google Classroom by the end of the 3rd Marking Period. Students will use the resources to create Research Websites. More information to follow!
-How do society and the people around me affect my morality?
Canterbury Tales- Geoffrey Chaucer/Middle Ages/Poetry/Satire/ Direct/Indirect Characterization
-What role does social status have on society’s perception of an individual?
- How do stereotypes serve to guide or mislead one’s perception of an individual? - What role does corruption play in the establishing of new ideals? - How does art reflect the political and social views of the time period in which it is produced?
Vocabulary- How do I breakdown a word?- How do I make connections for understanding?
Vocabulary Units 4-6 should be completed by Tuesday, April 6th. Please use the Vocabulary Invitation: http://vocab.com/join/3FK26Z3. Please complete the practice session to improve knowledge and context. Chaucer's satire uses humor, irony, and imagery to gently expose his readers to the corruption in society. Students should complete the Character chart (a copy has been made for you in Google Classroom) for Chaucer's Prologue to the Canterbury Tales. Students should upload their completed chart in Google Classroom by March 30th. A translation of the Prologue can be found here: https://tigerweb.towson.edu/duncan/chaucer/duallang1.htm
Please submit a problem that you wish to solve by March 30th through Google Classroom.
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 create Legacy videos using their cell phones. The assignment can be found on Google Classroom. Remember, you MUST have a script approved before you create your video. April 8th is the deadline for a final video.
Public Speaking: What really matters?
- How do basic speaking and listening skills help us to communicate?
- How does a speaker adapt to an audience and their environment?
- How do I gather, organize, and utilize valid research?
Students will organize, outline, and write their Informative Speech. Students will utilize between 4 and 6 sources in their speech. APA format is necessary. Final outlines and hard-copies will be due on speech day. Please submit a video of your speech (use your cell phone), your outline and final speech with a Works Cited page on Google Classroom. All speeches should be submitted by the end of the 3rd Marking Period. Be creative, informative/demonstrative, and valid!
- How do basic speaking and listening skills help us to communicate?
- How does a speaker adapt to an audience and their environment?
- How do I gather, organize, and utilize valid research?
Students will organize, outline, and write their Informative Speech. Students will utilize between 4 and 6 sources in their speech. APA format is necessary. Final outlines and hard-copies will be due on speech day. Please submit a video of your speech (use your cell phone), your outline and final speech with a Works Cited page on Google Classroom. All speeches should be submitted by the end of the 3rd Marking Period. Be creative, informative/demonstrative, and valid!
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 must complete 2 new Study Island tests. They should focus on strengthening a weakness. Past Study Island requirements must be met before the end of the 3rd Marking Period.
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?
-How does information affect my perspective/beliefs?
Students will research the topic that they have picked on the Middle Ages. Students will find 4 valid sources and completed Annotated Bibliographies. Upload your Annotated Bibliographies to Google Classroom by the end of the 3rd Marking Period. Students will use the resources to create Research Websites. More information to follow!
