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Reimagining Valedictory Honors: Analyzing Perspectives on Academic Recognition

Explore the potential to transform the valedictory and honor roll systems at Simeon. Consider one significant change you'd introduce and the reasoning behind it. Engage with various perspectives on honoring students, particularly in the context of the valedictory title. This lesson involves studying irregular verbs and completing readings up to page 123, while also analyzing students' conflicts surrounding academic accolades. Chart the differing views of students like Denny Davies and Kylie Barker, and delve into Norman Rockwell's portrayal of education and its meanings.

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Reimagining Valedictory Honors: Analyzing Perspectives on Academic Recognition

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  1. AP Language and Composition February 20, 2013 Mr. Houghteling “It’s a Worthy or Not Wednesday!”

  2. Quickwrite from yesterday. • What one change to the “valedictory” or honor roll system would you make here at Simeon? • Why would you make that change?

  3. AGENDA • Irregular Verbs and “Best in Class” review bellringer. • Completing “Best in Class.”

  4. “Best in Class” Matching

  5. HOMEWORK • Complete the reading and your chart through page 123. • Study your Irregular Verb chart.

  6. “Best in Class” • As you read, identify multiple perspectives on the issue of honoring valedictorians and salutatorians. • Chart the students involved in the various conflicts regarding who wins the valedictory title. For example: • Denny Davies vs. Kylie Barker

  7. The Perspective of the Boy The Perspective of the Woman 3. What is the attitude of the boy? How do you know? 4. Who is the woman? 5. What is her attitude about the topic? What is happening in the image? What is the meaning of the elements of the boy’s costume—book, torch, the laurel crown, the toga, the sandals? 6. Create a conclusion or generalization: what is Norman Rockwell saying about A. education and B. the situation as presented in the image? “The Spirit of Education”

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