"Learning isn't a way of reaching one's potential, but rather a way of developing it" - Anders Ericsson

ENGLISH 9A

Choices, Consequences, and Change - One Choice Can Change Everything

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed as an introduction for students to develop a higher level of understanding of language and literature. Emphasis will be placed upon the appreciation and understanding of different genres and literature as an art form reflecting human experience. Instruction will be thematic based and driven by essential questions in order for students to make connections. Stress will be on an in-depth understanding of our language and the mastery of English usage through developing reading, writing, and speaking skills and in order for students to become better communicators.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

How does the study of literature help individuals construct an understanding of the world?
How are prejudice and bias created? How do we overcome them?
How do we form and shape our identities?
What factors shape our values and beliefs?
How do stereotypes influence how we look at and understand the world?
How do our personal experiences shape our view of others? (How are people transformed through their relationships with others?)
What gives a person power?
When is it appropriate to challenge the beliefs or values of society?
What are our responsibilities to others? Must the strong care for the weak?
Does (gender,race, age, etc) influence or determine an individual’s potential?

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