1984 – Part One
In Part One of Orwell's 1984, we are introduced to the protagonist Winston Smith, the setting of Airstrip One, and the oppressive power of Big Brother... Read More
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George Orwell’s 1984
This unit we will be analyzing the novel 1984 by George Orwell. Published in 1948, it is a work of dystopian science fiction, set in England (called... Read More -
Our Changing English Language
For our final project this nine weeks, we are going to examine the changes that have been the greatest influences on our 'modern English'. For... Read More -
Senior Project: The Inquiry Process and Writing Research Papers
As you begin to work on your senior project research paper, please review the powerpoint below from class to refresh your memory on any of... Read More -
Senior Skills: Using Language for Social Commentary
As we've read the Middle English version of The Canterbury Tales this week, we've discussed how Chaucer used the tales to critique society. The stories of... Read More -
Senior Skills: Informed Discussions and Socratic Seminars
As you've practiced being active listeners and effective communicators in your small groups the past week, you've received feedback on how to improve the discussions... Read More -
Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales
In Chaucer's time the church was the established cultural center of British life, and the power and importance of the church outranked even the monarchy.... Read More -
From ‘Old’ to ‘Middle’ English
As we move away from the warrior culture and oral tradition of Beowulf and "The Dream of the Rood", and into the established British culture of the... Read More -
Leading Through Language – Analysis of Modern Traits of Leadership Through Language Use
As we've analyzed the speeches in Beowulf and discussed how they illustrate the traits of leadership that were prized during that time period, it is important to... Read More -
Old English – The Dream of the Rood
So far in the course we've focused heavily on the depiction of the Anglo Saxon warrior culture and the comitatus - the relationship between a... Read More
