Course:  P1 Remote English 1

Course Schedule: Period 2, 8:10 – 9:25, Monday – Thursday

Office Hours: Friday, 9:30 – 11:30 (Link posted on Google Classroom)

Essential Questions: What are the differences between Myths, Legends, Tall Tales, Fairy Tales, and Fables? What are the characteristics of the traditional types of literature?

Learning Targets: I can identify a key scene or character in a text and explain why it is important. I can identify the plot structure of a text and explain why it is important. I can describe cultural values inferred from the text.

Class meeting: Please see our Google Classroom or your Google Calendar for the link

Student Assignments for the week: Students will learn the basic elements and differences of Myths, Legends, Tall Tales, Fairy Tales, and Fables. Students will interpret the structure and cultural relevance of Fairy Tales.

Thursday, 11/19: Summative Assessment: Interpreting Fairy Tales

Course:  P3 Remote English 3

Course Schedule: Period 4, 9:30 – 10:45, Monday – Thursday

Office Hours: Friday, 9:30 – 11:30 (Link posted on Google Classroom)

Essential Questions: Is there a cultural definition of the American Dream? How do you define the American Dream? Is success and happiness important elements of the American Dream? How do you define success and happiness?

Learning Targets: I understand the difference between active and passive voice and avoid passive voice in academic writing. I can introduce the evidence needed to support my claim and any counterclaims. I can write in a formal style with literary present tense, appropriate pronouns, active voice, and no contractions. I can write a conclusion that reinforces and strengthens my reasoning and connects my thesis to broader ideas. I can use the most effective words possible to make my writing more understandable and academic.

Class meeting: Please see our Google Classroom or your Google Calendar for the link

Student Assignments: Students will view and discuss the ideas presented in the documentary Happy!, and complete several formative assessments based on their understanding of the material presented.

Course:  P7 Remote English 3

Course Schedule: Period 8, 12:35 – 1:50, Monday – Thursday

Office Hours: Friday, 9:30 – 11:30 (Link posted on Google Classroom)

Essential Questions: Is there a common definition of the American Dream? What is your definition of the American Dream? Is achieving success and happiness part of the American Dream?

Learning Targets: I understand the difference between active and passive voice and avoid passive voice in academic writing. I can introduce the evidence needed to support my claim and any counterclaims. I can write in a formal style with literary present tense, appropriate pronouns, active voice, and no contractions. I can write a conclusion that reinforces and strengthens my reasoning and connects my thesis to broader ideas. I can use the most effective words possible to make my writing more understandable and academic.

Class meeting: Please see our Google Classroom or your Google Calendar for the link

Student Assignments: Students will view and discuss the ideas presented in the documentary Happy!, and complete several formative assessments based on their understanding of the material presented.