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  • See It Through

    See It Through

    This week in class, we’re reading “See It Through” by Edgar Guest. In this poem, a speaker encourages one to face any challenge and “see it through.” As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question : […]

    June 6, 2022
  • English 10 Final Exam: Decisions

    We must constantly make decisions in daily life. Some decisions are simple choices (e.g., Coke or Pepsi) while others affect people’s entire lives. Furthermore, every decision has consequences and often there is not a clear alternative. Decisions involve weighing alternatives and considering the consequences. This is an opportunity for students to examine values, beliefs, and […]

    May 30, 2022
  • When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer

    When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer

    This week in class, we’re reading “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer” by Walt Whitman. In this poem by the “father of free verse,” the speaker prefers nature to the astronomer’s cold, organized lecture. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Technology, Progress & Industry as it relates to the text. We are trying […]

    May 26, 2022
  • Trick Shot Challenge

    Complete the following Trick Shot Challenge. Film yourself executing a trick shot, any trick shot. Basketball, ping pong ball, queue ball. Be creative, unleash your imagination, be safe. Post your clip to your ECAC YouTube account. or Create a short-short story in which your main character completes a trick shot.  Need Inspiration? Check “Dude Perfect […]

    February 8, 2022
  • The Man in the Well

    The Man in the Well

    This week in class, we’re reading “The Man in the Well” by Ira Sher. Ira Sher is a contemporary author who writes short fiction. In this story, a man in a vulnerable position asks a group of children for help. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Morality and Power & Greed as they relate to […]

    January 17, 2022
  • The Dangers of Tradition

    The Dangers of Tradition

    This week in class, we’re reading “The Dangers of Tradition” by Bakari Bosa. In “The Dangers of Tradition,” Bakari Bosa discusses how traditions work in society and the potential dangers involved. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Morality, and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big […]

    January 10, 2022
  • Conformity

    Conformity

    This week in class, we’re reading “Conformity” by Charlotte Harrison. The drive to conform to group norms is a powerful force in most people’s lives. This informational text about conformity helps explain why people tend to match their beliefs and behaviors to those around them. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Social […]

    October 25, 2021
  • How an 11-Year-Old Boy Invented the Popsicle

    How an 11-Year-Old Boy Invented the Popsicle

    This week in class, we’re reading “How an 11-Year-Old Boy Invented the Popsicle” by Shelby Pope for NPR. In this article, the young innovator responsible for inventing the popsicle at 11 years old is discussed. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are […]

    June 9, 2021
  • Examination Day

    Examination Day

    This week in class, we’re reading “Examination Day” by Henry Slesar. In Henry Slesar’s short story “Examination Day,” a boy takes an intelligence exam administered by the government. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Fear & Paranoia as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question […]

    June 2, 2021
  • The Veldt

    This week in class, we’re reading “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury. In Ray Bradbury’s short story “The Veldt,” Mr. and Mrs. Hadley become concerned when they realize how dependent their children are on the technology in their futuristic home. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Technology, Progress […]

    May 18, 2021
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