Week of 25 November 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. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

#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?
      
      Macbeth-What were some of the historical influences of the Renaissance that affected its 
                      literature?
                     -Why did Shakespeare begin Macbeth with the witches’ scene?
                     -What are the social constructions of gender? 
                     -What are the conventions that people associate with being male or female?
                     - How did the Renaissance audiences’ belief in the supernatural affect the theme of fate
                         versus determinism? 
                  
      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  will continue their research and production on the BNW documentaries.  They will need to complete Storyboards.  Students will create videos.  They will find valid sources.  Students will produce Abstracts for each source.  They will create a reference page.  Students will begin reading and analyzing Macbeth next week.  They will divide time in between the production of their films and the analysis of the tragedy. Student pairs have been assigned an Act that they will be required to teach.  They will teach and present the assigned Act to the class. Students will need to create Google slide presentations.  Student pairs will be given questions and literary devices to focus on.  The class will be given Act tests after each one is taught.  

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?

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 I reach an audience?
                                    - How do I become an effective listener?
                                    - How do I evaluate a speech?
                  Chapter 16:  How do I identify, prepare, and organize a persuasive speech?

Speech presentations will wrap up.  Students will examine and respond to JFK's inaugural address.  They will be required to read and respond to Chapter 16.  Students will take a Chapter 16 test on Wednesday, November 27th. 

Keystone Literature:  How can I improve myself?  

                                              - How does my interaction with the text provoke thinking and response?
                                              - How do I analyze literature (fiction/nonfiction)
                                              - What are my strengths and weaknesses?
                                              - How do I identify and apply literary elements and devices?
                                              - How do I use vocabulary-in-context?
                                              - How do I identify a propaganda technique?

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 of 18 November 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?
      
      Macbeth-What were some of the historical influences of the Renaissance that affected its 
                      literature?
                     -Why did Shakespeare begin Macbeth with the witches’ scene?
                     -What are the social constructions of gender? 
                     -What are the conventions that people associate with being male or female?
                     - How did the Renaissance audiences’ belief in the supernatural affect the theme of fate
                         versus determinism? 
                  
      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 will be viewing a live stage production of Macbeth on Thursday, November 21st.  In order to prepare, we will go over the life and times of Shakespeare and review the plot of the play.  On Wednesday and Friday, students will continue work on their group projects.  They will continue their research and production on the BNW documentaries.  Students will begin reading and analyzing Macbeth next week.  They will divide time in between the production of their films and the analysis of the tragedy. 

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?

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?
                                    - How do I organize information?
                                    - Why do I get nervous?
                                    - How do I reach an audience?
                                    - How do I become an effective listener?
                                    - How do I evaluate a speech?

 Speech presentations all week.

Keystone Literature:  How can I improve myself?  

                                              - How does my interaction with the text provoke thinking and response?
                                              - How do I analyze literature (fiction/nonfiction)
                                              - What are my strengths and weaknesses?
                                              - How do I identify and apply literary elements and devices?
                                              - How do I use vocabulary-in-context?
                                              - How do I identify a propaganda technique?

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 of 11 November 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 -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.  Final edited APA reference and Abstract are due by Friday and need to be  printed.  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?

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 organize and write their Informative Presentations.   Outlines will be checked and edited from November 7th-November 12th.  Students will upload their Final outlines to Google classroom.  They will begin practicing on November 15th.  Speech presentations will begin on November 18th.

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

Weeks of 28 October 2019 and 4 November 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 -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?

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.  

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 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.