ELA 10   K.K. Eberhard

"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man." 
 
George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950
 

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CLASS EXPECTATIONS

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GOAL STATEMENT/ COURSE DESCRIPTION

The goal for English Language Arts 10 is to continue to build a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and strategies that will be refined, applied, and extended as students engage in more complex ideas, texts, and tasks. In English language Arts 10, students will add to the list of various genre of classic and contemporary narrative and informational texts that will be read and analyzed throughout high school. Tenth graders will connect with and respond to texts through critical response and stance. They will learn to evaluate for validity and quality, to balance and expand their perspectives promoting empathy, social action and appropriate use of power. Critical Response and Stance offers students the lens to assess and modify their beliefs, views of the world, and how they have power to impact them.

DISPOSITIONS AND ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

Reflective Questions for Students:

bulletWhat can I do to realize my dreams or visions for the future?
bulletHow can I discover the truth about others?
bulletWhat sacrifices will I make for the truth?
bulletWhat criteria do I use to judge my values?
bulletHow will I stand up for what I value?
bulletHow do I handle others' points of view?
bulletWhat role does empathy play in how I treat others?
bulletWhat power do I have as an individual to make positive change?
bulletHow do I respond to improper use of power?
bulletHow do I determine when taking social action is appropriate?
bulletWhat voice do I use to he heard?

ACTIVE STUDENT THINKING:

bulletAnalyze from multiple perspectives
bulletRespond critically

 

TEXTBOOK ANTHOLOGY

The Reader's Choice, American Literature  

Glencoe Literature, Copyright 2000