English Language Arts 10
The power of words is undeniable. From thought-provoking discussions to persuasive arguments, words have the power to influence change, power new ideas, and more.
In this course, you’ll uncover the art of effective communication as you sharpen your skills in writing, speaking, and critical thinking. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to get creative as you explore literary masterpieces and learn how to express your own unique voice.
GUIDED DISCOVERY
ASU Prep Pedagogy
Guided discovery encourages you to build knowledge through answering questions and gathering information while receiving support and feedback. This approach fosters self-discovery and ownership of learning.
In this course, you’ll encounter interactive experiences such as an escape room, a meme generator, and immersive reading experiences requiring you to explore problems using prior knowledge and context clues to both ask and answer questions. Meaningful feedback will guide you to understanding.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS SPECIAL FEATURES
Rigor with support
- Scaffolding within writing assignments, chunking of reading and graphic organizers for multi-step concepts.
- Immediate, penalty-free feedback on practice items helps balance the cognitive load.
Engagement
- Meme generator to demonstrate understanding of satire
- Storyboards with color swatches to demonstrate understanding of tone and mood
- Escape room to practice close reading of literature
21-st century learning skills
- No rote memorization fosters creative and critical thinking
- Civil dialogue lesson teaches students to communicate effectively
- Reflections and assignment choice allow for student autonomy
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