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Exploring Literature and Theme Statements in English 12

In Mrs. Knoche's English 12 class, students engage with essential questions that explore how literature provides insight into human nature. The focus is on interpreting literature through discussions and presentations while analyzing authors' techniques in short fiction. Students practice writing theme statements and engage with vocabulary through daily warm-ups. The week's objectives include drafting essays and creating multiple-choice questions. Homework involves reading and preparing for class discussions, emphasizing the principles of writing and understanding themes in literary works.

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Exploring Literature and Theme Statements in English 12

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  1. AP English 12 Mrs. Knoche

  2. Essential Questions • How does literature reveal insight into human nature? • What are the principles of writing a theme statement?

  3. Objectives • Interpret literature through discussion and oral presentation • Analyze through class study, discussion and writing the characteristics and techniques used by authors of short fiction

  4. Daily Warm-up • Write sentences for the following words: • Addled • Equanimity • Pernicious • Prodigality • profligate

  5. Theme • Principles – pages 192-194 • Statement of Theme: “The Lesson” • Sages and Contrarians

  6. Prose Practice Tess Passage • Plan • Essay draft • MC Question Creation

  7. Exit Ticket • Write a theme statement for “Once Upon a Time.”

  8. Homework • Read Chapter 5 (pages 227-251 and 268-272) • Bring literature book to class.

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