Week of 21 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?
                        
      Brave New World -What is a tragic hero?                                               
                                    -How do Satires affect society?  What is a utopia/dystopia? 
                                    - How are symbols, allusions, irony,and  imagery used?
                                   -Does the structure of the novel add to the meaning?                                          
                                    -Who is ultimately responsible for the future?  
                                    -How is technology dangerous?      
                                    -What price are we paying for a world free of war or suffering?                      
        
Students will respond to the novel, Brave New World through discussion.  They will identify and analyze the major and minor themes, analyze the use of literary devices, and chart connections.  Students will critique and edit their short answer response questions due by Thursday, October 24th.  They will identify and apply academic writing skills (thesis statement, strong conclusions, transitions, organization, active voice, tense, sentence structure and style, parallelism, participles and gerunds, subordinate clauses, use of a semi-colon) through the editing process.  Students will complete their responses to the novel study guide and the literary devices handout which will be collected on Monday, October 28th.  Students will begin the Documentary Project next week.

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 9 test on Tuesday, October 22nd.  Students will begin the research process for their Informative Speeches.  They will need to identify and gather valid sources to be used in their speeches.  Topics and purpose statements are due no later than Thursday, October 24th.  Chapter 15 test on Friday, October 25th. 

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.

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.

Week of 7 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  - 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 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 also pre-read "The Coming of Beowulf", then pair and share, and prepare for whole class discussion.  BNW Reading Assignment 4:  Chapers 13-16 due on Thursday, October 10th.

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.

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 utilize rhetoric skills while presenting Introductory speeches.  They will grab our attention, lead us through their speech, and give us a solid conclusive finish.  As members of the audience, students will apply listening and critiquing skills.

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.

Week of 30 September 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    - 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 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 also begin their independent reading assignments, pair and share, and prepare for whole class discussion.  BNW Reading Assignment 3:  Chapers 10-12 due on Monday, October 7th.

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.

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. Conferencing of outlines has been completed for those students who have submitted them.  Students should be writing their Final Speech drafts.  Students will write their podium cards and rehearse speeches.  Final Speech Drafts are due no later than Friday, October 4th.  Speech presentations will commence on October 7th.

Keystone Literature:  How can I improve myself?  

                                              -How does my interaction with the text provoke thinking and response?
                                              - What are my strengths and weaknesses?

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.

Week of 16 September 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 do I transform a message for a different audience?                                                                                                          -How are heroes created?

Students will complete the publication of their children's books. They will identify the message/meaning for a specific audience, utilize plotline, use dialogue, apply literary elements and literary devices, and pay attention to detail.  Students will pitch an idea, create a publishing company, draft a book, discuss revisions, edit, and publish a children's book.  The Elements of a Children's Book Handout and the Rubric can be found on Google Classroom.  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 also begin their independent reading assignments.  They will be assigned Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Students will be given a study guide to help prepare them for Discussion days on Fridays.

Broadcast Journalism:   How does what we know about the world shape our                                                                           perspectives?                                                                                   
                                                                  - 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.

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. Final Speech Outlines are due on September 23rd. Students will read, analyze and critique samples of Introductory speeches to help with the critiquing process, due September 18th..  Chapter 5 quiz on September 18th. Chapter 7 quiz on September 20th.

Keystone Literature:  How can I improve myself?  

                                              -How does my interaction with the text provoke thinking and response?
                                              - What are my strengths and weaknesses?

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.

Week of 9 September 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 do I transform a message for a different audience?

Students will transform the Summer Reading novels into Children's Books. They will identify the message/meaning for a specific audience, utilize plotline, use dialogue, apply literary elements and literary devices, and pay attention to detail.  Students will pitch an idea, create a publishing company, draft a book, discuss revisions, edit, and publish a children's book.  The Elements of a Children's Book Handout and the Rubric can be found on Google Classroom.  

Broadcast Journalism:   How does what we know about the world shape our                                                                           perspectives?                                                                                   
                                                                                      - 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.

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.  During this week, they will confer with the teacher this week about their First Introductory Outlines.  Final Speech Outlines are due on September 13th. Students will read, analyze and critique samples of Introductory speeches to help with the critiquing process, due September 18th..  Chapter 2 quiz on September 10th. Chapter 3 quiz on September 13th.

Keystone Literature:  How can I improve myself?  

                                                -How does my interaction with the text provoke thinking and response?
                                                - What are my strengths and weaknesses?

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.

Week of 2 September 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 do I transform a message for a different audience?

Students will transform the Summer Reading novels into Children's Books. They will identify the message/meaning for a specific audience, utilize plotline, use dialogue, apply literary elements and literary devices,  and pay attention to detail.  The Elements of a Children's Book Handout and the Rubric can be found on Google Classroom.  

Broadcast Journalism:   How does what we know about the world shape our                                                                           perspectives?                                                                                   
                                                                                      - 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.

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 on September 5th.  Speech Outline Drafts due on September 9th. Students will view and read samples of Introductory speeches to help with the critiquing process.  Chapter 2 will be due on Friday, September 6th with a quiz on September 9th.

Keystone Literature:  How can I improve myself?  

                                                -How does my interaction with the text provoke thinking and response?
                                                - What are my strengths and weaknesses?

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.