Individual Graduation Committee Senior English Project
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Voices Across Time:
A Personalized Journey through Literary Perspectives
Quote of the Week
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
— Winston Churchill
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”
— Pele
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will discuss how reading is the act of interpreting written communication in order to deepen our understanding about the world and learn about the thoughts and experiences of others as well as ourselves.
I will choose works from different genres and time periods to engage in a series of assignments to deepen my understanding and critical analysis skills.
Readings
Choose one classic work written before 1900
Choose one contemporary work written within the last 20 years
Choose one poem from any time period that connects with either the classic work or the contemporary work.
ALL READINGS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE TEACHER. Submit on Google Classroom for approval.
Essential Question
How do different genres of literature employ specific literary devices, and how does this impact the reader's expectations and interpretation of the text?
Activities
#1 - Historical Context Analysis
#2 - Comparative Analysis (Contemporary Work)
#3 - Cultural Exploration (Non-Western Work)
#4 - Character Analysis and Journaling
#5 - Author Study
#6 - Reflective Essay
