12th grade ELA

The Power of Words In this unit students will have an overview of the power of words through reading and writing. Students will learn terms and skills for argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing and produce short samples of all three areas of writing focus.

SUGGESTED PACING 9 Weeks

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a speaker use language to persuade or accomplish a purpose?

SUPPORTING QUESTIONS ● What are the purposes of communication? ● What are the components of effective rhetoric and literary expression? ● What is the role of social media in shaping perception?

● How does social media affect communication styles and relationships? ● What ethical considerations should guide our use of media and technology? ● In what ways does academic language foster and convey clear, analytical, critical thinking in all subject areas? ● How does the ability to communicate affect our social, economic, and academic opportunities? ● How does language evolve over time? ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY Allusion, Analogy, Anecdote, Antithesis, Argument, Audience, Claim, Concession, Ethos, Hyperbole, Logical Fallacy, Logos, Oxymoron, Paradox, Parallelism, Pathos, Purpose, Syntax, Tone (Add any others that you deem necessary)

CAPSTONE CONNECTION Topic Exploration, Selection and Prospectus

ADDITIONAL WRITING FOCUS Narrative College Application Essay