Unit One
Assumption: Anyone can Achieve the American Dream
(Daily instructions are located in the section below and instructional materials are found beneath them.)
Focus Task: Evaluate the American Dream in light of the problems our society faces
(for example: racism, sexism, classism, etc.)
Major Writing: Personal Narrative regarding either racism, sexism, classism, etc.
Anchor Text: Fences by August Wilson
Anchor Documentary: 13th by Ava DuVernay
Unit One: Assumption: Anyone Can Achieve the American Dream
In the Beginning
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Assignments by Unit
Introductory Assignments
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Unit 1 Assignments
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Vocab Lists
vocabulary_list_1_appeals_and_citation.doc | |
File Size: | 28 kb |
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unit_one_overview.doc | |
File Size: | 417 kb |
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Documentary One: Dark Girls
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metacognative_log_documentary.doc | |
File Size: | 32 kb |
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American Dream Project
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Unit One: Final Discussion
group_discussion_for_unit_one_2015.doc | |
File Size: | 32 kb |
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Unit One Assessment: Personal Narrative
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personal_narrative_sample_2015.doc | |
File Size: | 36 kb |
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Unit Two: Assumption: The Government is Good
Propaganda Project
1984_propaganda_project.doc | |
File Size: | 76 kb |
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1984 and V for Vendetta related Material
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Reader Response Articles
snowden_part_1.doc | |
File Size: | 335 kb |
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Unit Two Assessment: Position Paper on Government Abuse
SEMESTER TWO
Unit Three: Media Bias
Assumption: The media is objective and a watchdog for U.S. Citizens
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sample_media_bias_with_comments.doc | |
File Size: | 40 kb |
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Unit Four: Fallacy and Directorial Devices
Assumption: If you see it, believe it.
Documentary Analysis Material
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documentary_film_analysis_rubric.doc | |
File Size: | 47 kb |
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Social Action Project: A TEDTalk Style Presentation
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aow_34_america_decline.pdf | |
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Previous Year's Material
Article #4: MinorityTeachers |
Article #5: Transformative Leaders |
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Vocabulary Lists
vocab_term_study_sheet.doc | |
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senior_vocabulary_list_1.doc | |
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senior_vocabulary_list_2_2013.doc | |
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senior_english_vocabulary_list_3.doc | |
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senior_english_vocabulary_list_4.doc | |
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senior_english_vocabulary_list_5.doc | |
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senior_english_vocabulary_list_6.doc | |
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senior_english_vocabulary_list_7.doc | |
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senior_english_vocabulary_list_8.doc | |
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Writing Power Tools
Power Tool #1: The Appositive
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Power Tool #2: The Absolute Phrase
absolute_activity_2.pdf | |
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Power Tool #3: The Participial Phrase
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Fences
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guided_reading_1_douglass.doc | |
File Size: | 30 kb |
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Film as Text: Macbeth
scotland.ppt | |
File Size: | 572 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
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macbeth_day_5.doc | |
File Size: | 39 kb |
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Documentary Two: America the Beautiful
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1984
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60 Minutes: Inside the NSA
V for Vendetta
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appeals_and_devices_for_essays_and_speeches.doc | |
File Size: | 30 kb |
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Ted Talks
Does Racism Impact Voting? - Nate Silver
For this introductory lesson, students should watch Silver's talk and make note of his use of ethos, pathos, and logos, as well how he uses juxtaposition, his over all tone, and the message he sends to his audience.
Everyday Leadership - Drew Dudley
SEMESTER TWO
Article of the Week #1 (Minority Teachers)
teachers_of_color.doc | |
File Size: | 39 kb |
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Documentary Two: Waiting for Superman
a_nation_at_risk.doc | |
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the_myth_of_charter_schools.doc | |
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THIS READING IS ALSO USED AS ARTICLE OF THE WEEK #2
the_myth_of_charter_schools_questions.doc | |
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Documentary Three: Food, Inc.
post_viewing_discussion_food_inc.doc | |
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guided_reading_another_view_of_food_inc.doc | |
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THIS READING IS ALSO USED AS ARTICLE OF THE WEEK #3
food_inc_solutions.doc | |
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Article of the Week #4
The Great Gatsby
gatsby_1_2014.doc | |
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gatsby_2_2014.doc | |
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gatsby_3_2014.doc | |
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gatsby_4_2014.doc | |
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gatsby_5_2014.doc | |
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gatsby_6_2014.doc | |
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gatsby_7_2014.doc | |
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gatsby_8_2014.doc | |
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gatsby_9_1014.doc | |
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