12th Grade English competencies (10)

The student writes a reflective essay based on his/her own personal experience that related this ecperience to broader themes and generalizations about life which can apply to all humanity.

The student makes a formal, multimedia class presentation baded on his/her reflective essay or another topic chosen by the teacher. The presentation must include written test and either audio or video elements. The multi-media presentation could include drama, choral reading, music, dance, art, etc. The informational content of the presentation must come from more than one source and be organized into one unified theme.

After reading a novel, play, poem or short story, the student writes an essay that analyzees an author's implicit and explicit philosophical assumptions and beliefs about a subject that were present in the work.

Student edits another student's essay following a proofreading checklist, offers suggestions to improve organization and makes sure that the content of the essay is consistent with its purpose.

The student, after reading a teacher assigned poem, writes a brief essay identifying and explaining literary devices and/or concepts contained in the selection.

Student analyzes political assumptions of two literary works and writes and essay comparing them. (e.g. works about poverty, racism, women's rights, etc.)

Student reads six books of his/her choice, including at least one non-fiction book, and responds to these selections in a format chosen by the teacher.

The student must satisfactorily complete at least 60% of all the assignments and/or competancy prep work.

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