Summer Reading: The Hobbit
EQ: What makes a person heroic? What was Tolkien's goal in creating the character of Bilbo?
Q1: Exploring Identity Through Origins
EQ: How is our identity based on our origins?
True Colors & Learning Styles
Intro to Mythology & Roots
Novel: The Power of One
*Creative Writing Portfolio: Literary Analysis Essay
Q2: Exploring Meaning Through Narrative
EQ: How is narrative more powerful than facts or statistics?
Spoken Word & Short Stories (various artists)
*CWP: An Original Story
Q3 Exploring the Power of Words
EQ: How does the art of the words affect the power and meaning of the expression?
Poetic Devices and Forms
*CWP: Original Poetry & Analysis Essay
*Various Poetry Contests
*Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (April 1)Play: Julius Caesar
Q4 Exploring My Own Convictions
EQ: How can I make my voice be heard?
Novel: Across a Hundred Mountains (Mexico)
*Research & Project
*This I Believe Essay Expose
Persuasion
Social Issues Debates
*CWP: Opening and Closing Statement Speeches
