2CP English

Final Exam Resources:

Unit #3: Into the Wild

Unit Works:

    • Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer


Unit Resources:

Unit #2: Defiance

Unit Works:

Unit Essential Questions:

    1. What causes an individual to reject the beliefs of her or his community?
    2. What are the consequences of defying social expectations?
    3. How does non-conformity lead to a greater sense of self?


Unit #1: Isolation

Unit Works:

Unit Essential Questions:

    1. What are the causes & consequences of isolation?
    2. How does isolation lead to greater self-awareness?
    3. How does one deal with the feelings of isolation?






Punctuation resources:

Semester 1 Units

Unit #1: Identity

Works:

Essential Questions:

    • How is identity formed?
    • In what ways do past experiences affect who we become?
    • How do societal expectations affect the development of our identities?


Unit #2: The Crucible & Puritans

Works:

    • The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Power Essential Questions:

    • How does escape from society empower the individual?
    • When is membership in a group empowering?
    • What makes power constructive vs. destructive?


Unit #3: Poetry Out Loud & The Glass Castle

Works:

    • Your poem chosen from the POL website.
    • The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls


The Glass Castle Materials:

Poetry Out Loud Materials: