u recognize the interplay of continuity and change, cause and effect, chronology and
point of view u develop the ability to read and analyze a variety of texts u develop an understanding of historical perspective and bias u develop their ability to explain and defend a point of view, substantiating their ideas
with accurate and relevant detail u develop an understanding of the power of writing and images to transform human
experience u work towards establishing a personal voice by practicing the writing process
(prewriting, drafting, editing, revising and publishing) u practice various genres of writing, including imaginative, persuasive, narrative,
descriptive and analytical u develop and use research techniques and strategies to write a primary source-based
research paper u contribute to and learn from class and group discussions u speak articulately and confidently to an audience.
Assessment Student assessments may include u journal responses u timed writing u processed written assignments u teacher/peer/self-assessments u Socratic seminar / shared inquiry u an extensive junior research paper (JRP) u presentations and projects (individual and group) u small group and class discussions/activities u quizzes and tests.
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