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Essential Questions for English 12: Literature of Justice

Essential Questions for English 12: Literature of Justice How does an author convey the truth within the context of his or her fiction? How do you think each of the authors we are reading might define truth? Do you agree or disagree with their visions of truth?

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Essential Questions for English 12: Literature of Justice

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  1. Essential Questions for English 12: Literature of Justice • How does an author convey the truth within the context of his or her fiction? How do you think each of the authors we are reading might define truth? Do you agree or disagree with their visions of truth? • What role does truth play in the lives of the characters? Does it change over time? In your own life, what role has truth played? Has it changed over time? If so, how? • What is the relationship between truth, justice, and leadership? • How does the author or playwright portray issues of justice in the text and through the characters? How do you relate to these issues of justice? How have you come to understand justice? • How does literature provide guidance with which to move out of the middle ground so that we do not become a “white moderate”?

  2. 1 2 3 Good Morning! Good Morning!

  3. 12/3/13 English 12: Literature of Justice Unit #4 – Leadership & Application of the Vision LP #1 or 45? Today’s Title: “… the interrelatedness of all communities…” Homework Reminder: Homework Halo is posted. • FCA #1 – Actively read ElieWeisel’s “The Perils of Indifference” • FCA #2 – 10% Summary of his argument (200 words minimum) • FCA #3 – Winter Response Log #1: “Honest Reaction” To what are you indifferent? Why? Please stand for your…. Declaration of Preparation & Conscience: 1! 2! 3!  “I’m here and I’m ready”

  4. English 12: Literature of Justice December 3, 2013Unit #4 – Leadership and Application of the VisionLP #1“… the interrelatedness of all communities…” Today’s Objectives: • The Student Will (TSW) review the Fall Final Exam & some best responses • TSW evaluate what they bring to the Synergy of the Winter Trimester • TSW

  5. English 12: Literature of Justice December 3, 2013Unit #4 – Leadership and Application of the VisionLP #1“… the interrelatedness of all communities…”” Quick Quiz What comes after Rigor? Rigor  Synergy “Reaching for our Higher Selves or Best Selves” Applying Brother’s Keeper & Concern

  6. English 12: Literature of Justice December 3, 2013Unit #4 – Leadership and Application of the VisionLP #1“… the interrelatedness of all communities…” Do Now Consider your classmates and upcoming team projects in English & Ethics. On the paper provided, put your name and then the names of peers who you… • Must work with (and why) • Doubt you can work with (and why) • Believe is your ideal partner (and why?) Those selected must be from your Ethics period.

  7. English 12: Literature of Justice December 3, 2013Unit #4 – Leadership and Application of the VisionLP #1“… the interrelatedness of all communities…” Do Now – Part II On the lower part of your paper: Identify three strengths & three challenges you bring to a team.

  8. English 12: Literature of Justice December 3, 2013Unit #4 – Leadership and Application of the VisionLP #1“… the interrelatedness of all communities…” December Short Term Team Projects (3-4 people) Specific Deliverables (Written) Actionable Items (Educate & Inspire) Incorporating the themes of Leadership & Giving Back

  9. English 12: Literature of Justice December 3, 2013Unit #4 – Leadership and Application of the VisionLP #1“… the interrelatedness of all communities…” Tonight’s Homework: ElieWeisel

  10. English 12: Literature of Justice December 3, 2013Unit #4 – Leadership and Application of the VisionLP #1“… the interrelatedness of all communities…” “Band of Brothers” Why We Fight

  11. English 12: Literature of Justice December 3, 2013Unit #4 – Leadership and Application of the VisionLP #1“… the interrelatedness of all communities…” Fall Final Exam Thoughts, reactions, feelings?

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