English 3 A
Course Description
In this course, students will embark on a journey to sharpen their analytical skills, explore the nuances of figurative language, dissect rhetorical devices, engage in reflective practices, and refine their reading and writing abilities. With an eye toward preparing for their future endeavors after high school, students will delve into the essentials of literacy. Throughout the course, students will learn techniques to effectively structure written compositions, articulate ideas in oral presentations, and incorporate multimedia elements to enhance communication. They will also develop research skills, learning to gather information from diverse sources and appropriately cite references. Through these endeavors, students will cultivate their creativity and critical thinking skills, preparing them for the challenges ahead.
Inquiry Process
Learn this: I will learn how to gather information and present my findings in a format of my choice.
Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know how to:
Conduct research by gathering information.
Organize my findings into a structured essay, report, infographic, or other format of my choice.
Cite my sources using in-text citations.
Create a Works Cited page in MLA or APA format.
Proofread my work to ensure it is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.
Word Building
Learn this: I will learn how words and phrases provide meaning or a nuance to the meaning of the text.
Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know how to:
Choose a text that I find interesting and want to analyze.
Identify key words and phrases that contribute to its meaning or nuance.
Present my findings in a format of my choice: essay, report, slideshow, infographic, video, etc...
Use in-text citations and create a Works Cited page using MLA or APA format.
Grow from: Responding to teacher feedback.
Literature and Nonfiction Text
Learn this: I will learn to analyze text and pay attention to details.
Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know how to:
Choose a text that I am interested in.
Focus on the main ideas, characters, arguments, and claims made in the text.
Write an analytical piece that addresses characters and their development, theme, conflicts, claims, and arguments.
Proofread my work to ensure it is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Grow from: Responding to teacher feedback.
Deep Reading to Build Knowledge
Learn this: I will learn to read and comprehend literary and informational texts.
Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know how to:
Create a reflective writing for each of at least four (4) different texts that I have read including:
What insights have I gained?
What lessons have I learned?
What impact did each piece of text have on me?
Use in-text citations to credit my sources.
Create a Works Cited page using MLA or APA format.
Grow from: Responding to teacher feedback.