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Grade 10 English

Mission & Vision

Communication. Critical Thinking. Connection.

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What We’re Doing in English

  • This class is built around three core focuses:
    • Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Connection

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Focus #1: Communication

  • The ability to clearly share ideas and understanding
    • Writing skills that express strong, organized thinking
    • Speaking clearly and confidently
    • Helping others understand your point of view
    • Assignments designed to strengthen these skills

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Focus #2: Critical Thinking

  • Listening to and understanding others’ ideas
    • Connecting new ideas to your own thinking
    • Engaging deeply with texts and people
    • Asking thoughtful questions
    • Researching to expand your understanding

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Focus #3: Connection

  • Connecting with others through communication and ideas
    • Understanding people through stories and the arts
    • Exploring different lives, perspectives, and experiences
    • Building empathy through literature

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Blueprint for Success

Every part of our mission in English ties to the ideas in the Blueprint for Success:

  • Engage
  • Excel
  • Empower

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Engage with English 10

Show Up: for live lessons and conversations

Be Present: pay attention and stay focused

Participate: in live lessons and small group work

Stay Connected: connect with your classmates, listen and respond in dialog

Do Your Best: give honest effort to the work

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Excel in English 10

Do quality work: pay attention to directions and best practices, make sure the work is yours

Communicate professionally: be in touch when you need help or have ideas to share, be respectful in your communication

Apply your learning: show what you know and what you’ve learned, connect across disciplines

Reflect and Improve: do more than the minimum

Stay ahead: or at least don’t fall behind

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Empower in English 10

Own your learning: use available tools and resources to help you be successful

Use your voice: don’t be afraid to ask for help

Support each other: encourage each other positively

Manage yourself: you know what’s expected of you, DO IT

Know your progress: check your gradebook and know what you need to focus on

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How This Semester Will Work

  • One major portfolio assignment
  • Two shorter sample works
  • One central literary study
  • Live lesson reading exploration at the end of the semester

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Portfolio Assignment: �Explanatory Writing

  • Question: Explain the benefits and drawbacks of technology being integrated into most aspects of our lives.
    • Develop a clear thesis
    • Create a detailed argument for your ideas

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Sample Works

  • Short response connected to I Am Malala
  • Short response to a play or poem in the last unit

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Coming up next…

Thursday

  • intro to informational texts
  • I Am Malala context, readings

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Next week

  • Malala discussions
  • Sample work support