Course+Essential+Questions

Throughout the year, many of our class discussions, readings, and writings will come back to the big ideas below. You should familiarize yourself with these concepts and think about how they relate to our studies as well as your own life and experiences.


 * COURSE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: **


 * I. How does the process of self-discovery shape an individual’s identity? **

a. How does interaction with a text provide thinking and response?
b. What role does writing play in our lives? c. How do we develop into effective writers?


 * II. How does social/economic/class structure affect an individual’s identity? **

a. How does interaction with text provoke thinking and response? b. How do we use information gained through research to expand knowledge? c. How can our knowledge and use of the research process promote lifelong learning?


 * III. What makes us stand out amongst a society that values sameness? **

a. How does interaction with text provoke thinking and response? b. How do we use information gained through research to expand knowledge? c. How can our knowledge and use of the research process promote lifelong learning?


 * IV. How do we use our words to persuade others? **

a. How does interaction with text provoke thinking and response? b. How do we use information gained through research to expand knowledge? c. How can our knowledge and use of the research process promote lifelong learning?


 * V. How are themes in literature reflected in our personal lives? **

a. How does interaction with text provoke thinking and response? b. How does productive oral communication rely on speaking and listening? c. How do we use information gained through research to expand knowledge? d. How can our knowledge and use of the research process promote lifelong learning?