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120 English Senior Elective: Adventure Literature (SCP) 127
130 Overview
140 9 weeks
150 12
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210 23.1 Language Arts - Reading and Responding
211 1.9.3
212 1.9.5
213 2.9.1
214 2.9.3
215 2.9.4
216 2.9.5
220 23.1 Language Arts - Reading and Responding
221 2.9.6
222 3.9.4
223 4.9.1
224 4.9.2
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230 23.2 Language Arts - Explore and Respond to Liter
231 1.9.1
232 1.9.2
233 1.9.3
234 1.9.4
235 2.9.1
236 2.9.2
240 23.2 Language Arts - Explore and Respond to Liter
241 3.9.1
242 3.9.2
243 3.9.3
244 4.9.1
245 4.9.2
246 4.9.4
250 23.2 Language Arts - Explore and Respond to Liter
251 4.9.5
252 4.9.6
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300 What does it take to survive in the wild?
300 How does being out in the wild change a person?
300 How are man versus man and man versus nature conflicts different?
300 How does nature provide a reflection/insight into what is good or bad in humanity?
300 Why is there a need for humans to test themselves against nature?
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400 Through a series of reading and video experiences, students will study a wide array of adventures in nature.  Students will also respond in writing, both analytically and creatively, to the adventures and scenarios they read and view.
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500 Students will display the ability to:
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500 -- Analyze the author's purpose beyond that of entertaining,
500 -- Read for comprehension and appreciation,
500 -- Demonstrate an understanding of the material under study through the planning and writing of a number of formal essays or other appropriate writing assignments,
500 -- Exercise and improve effective writing techniques through the editing and revision of writing assignments,
500 -- Attack problems of grammar, usage, spelling and punctuation as they occur in his/her writing,
500 -- Confer with his/her teacher on a regular basis on the processes of writing and revision,
500 -- Identify the elements of a well-organized, well-written essay,
500 -- Recognize and rationalize the differing approaches a writer has toward a contemporary topic/theme,
500 -- Use a variety of forms of expression (such as: computer, oral, written, art, music an performance) to successfully communicate to varying audiences,
500 -- Address a small or large group appropriately,
500 -- Recognize, identify and employ appropriate non-verbal communication,
500 -- Demonstrate the organizational skills necessary to express themselves,
500 -- Alter the method of communication in order to effectively enhance the desired     	outcome.  
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600 All students will:
600 -- Be instructed in active, critical reading strategies and skills
600 -- Be instructed in the literary terms, devices, and structures necessary for reading comprehension of various materials,
600 -- Be given the opportunity to respond to literature both orally and in written formats,
600 -- Be taught the numerous skills required for successful research and research writing,
600 -- Write a researched paper in MLA format,
600 -- Write a minimum of 3 papers following the complete writing process from the following modes: description, narration, exposition, persuasion, literary analysis, creative,
600 -- Complete 10 pages of written material (excluding tests and journals) by the end of the semester,
600 -- Deliver a speech/debate/dramatic reading/presentation in front of the class,
600 -- Be instructed in effective techniques and skills for public speaking,
600 -- Be guided in effective discussion strategies for circle/double circle discussions and Socratic seminars,
600 -- Be instructed on the skills and strategies necessary for interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating a visual communication.
600 -- Be instructed on audience decorum and appropriate responses.
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700 Assessment of student performance will include such activities as journal responses, essay tests, essay assignments focusing on persuasive and critical/thematic topics, circle discussions, Socratic seminars, independent literary projects, and researched papers/projects and presentations.  Students will also write a Mystery narrative (7-10 pages), and give a dramatic presentation of an excerpt from a mystery stage play.
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820 Texts:
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820 Wild Stories of Survival from the World's Most Dangerous Places
820 Into the Wild (Jon Krakauer)
820 Call of the Wild (Jack London)
820 Selected Short Stories (Jack London)
820 Dove
820 Lord of the Flies (William Golding)
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820 Videos:
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820 The Edge
820 The Perfect Storm
820 Cast Away
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