and Assignment Linkages to NC Standard Course of Study
Goal1:Expressreflections and reactions to print and non-print text as well as to personalexperience.
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writereflective texts that give my audience an understanding of complex thoughts andfeelings, a sense of the social, political, and philosophical implications, anda sense of encouragement to reflect on their own ideas.
respondto my reading so that my audience will empathize with the voice of my reading,make connections between my life and the reading, and compare my responses tothose of my peers
Storytelling: The Person You Most Admire Essay, Unit OneProject
Power and Responsibility: Influenced by PowerEssay, Unit Two Project
Goal2: Informan audience by exploring general principles at work in life and literature.
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writetexts that help my audience understand a principle or theory by researchingthemes that are relevant to life and literature; presenting a thesis,supporting it, and considering alternative perspectives on the topic.
Storytelling: BeowulfAssessment , Unit 1 Project, Epic Hero Essay
Goal3: Enterissues of public concern as an advocate.
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research and define issues of public concern by using avariety of resources such as the media center, on-line resources, interviews,and personal reflection and specifying the nature of an issue, including thevarious claims made and the reasoning that supports these claims.
organize and deliver an argument by wording the claim clearly,specifying reasons in support of the claim that are likely to be convincing,and adopting an appropriate tone and stance toward the issue.
Conflictand Change: "Be the Change" Research Project
Goal4: Thelearner will analyze and critique texts from various perspectives andapproaches.
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Develop critiques that give anaudience an appreciation of how themes relate among texts, an understanding ofhow authors' assumptions, cultural backgrounds, and social values affect texts,and an understanding of how more than one critical approach affectsinterpretation.
Power and Responsibility: Annotated Bibliography, Unit 2 Project, 1984 Assessment Essay, Socratic Seminar
Honor and Loyalty: Truth and LiesEssay
Human Condition/Experience: Annotated Bibliography
Conflictand Change:
Goal5: Thelearner will deepen understanding of British literature through exploration andextended engagement.
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explore British literature byrecognizing common themes that run through works, using evidence from the textsto substantiate ideas; relating the cultural and historical contexts to theliterature and identifying perceived ambiguities, prejudices, and complexities;making associations between historical and current viewpoints; understandinghow literary movements influence writers.
Myths and Monsters: Literature Circles, Unit 1 Project, Beowulf Assessment, Socratic Seminar, Epic Hero Essay
Power and Responsibility: Literature Circles, Unit 2 Project, Literary Research Paper,1984 Assessment, Socratic Seminar,Discussion Board Postings
Honor and Loyalty: Macbeth Play Packet, Play Adaptation Project
Loveand Sacrifice: Literature Circles, Unit 3 Project,Literary Research Paper, Socratic Seminar, Discussion Board Postings
Conflictand Change: Literature Circles, Unit 4 Project,Literary Research Paper, Socratic Seminar, "Be the Change" Research Project
Goal6: Thelearner will apply conventions of grammar and language usage.
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Applyknowledge of literary terms, grammar, and rhetoric in order to write clearly, succinctly; and discern and correct errors in speaking and writing
AllCommunication Assignments in All Units: Exit Tickets,Discussion Board Postings, Class Notes, Reflections, Emails, Essays, SocraticSeminar, Debate, Literature Circle Packets, Presentations, all Project Products
