English 3

Competencies

• Explanatory Writing
  Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively write informative texts to examine and convey their representation of American culture.
• Listening
  Students will demonstrate the ability to listen and view critically in order to analyze and synthesize literary meaning to make cultural connections.
• Narrative Writing
  Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively apply narrative strategies of plot development as they analyze and create their own narratives.
• Reading Informational Texts
  Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and critique a variety of increasingly complex print and non-print informational texts – including texts for science, social studies, and technical subjects.
• Rhetorical Impact
  Students will demonstrate an understanding of how rhetorical devices impact culture by summarizing and paraphrasing increasingly complex print and non-print historical and/or literary works.
• Research Using Technology
  Students will engage in research/inquiry to investigate topics and to analyze, integrate, and present information assessing sources for relevancy.
• Speaking
  Students will demonstrate the ability to speak purposefully and effectively in a multi-media presentation strategically making decisions about content, language use, and discourse style.
• Writing Arguments
  Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critique texts or topics by crafting an essay and presentation with claims, counter claims and reasoning while utilizing credible research and refined public speaking skills.

Pre-Requisites

None