English+11

English 11 is a modified English course for students who are unable to be placed in IB English courses due to the student needing more teacher support. This course focuses on developing proficiency in English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Over the duration of the course, students will use speeches, short stories, novels, plays, poetry and media sources to develop language skills. Summative assessments will include essays, poems, oral activities, presentations, and projects.
 * English 11 **
 * Grade Level: **11
 * Course Description: **
 * Duration and Credits: **This is a two year course (2 credits).
 * Prerequisites: **English 10 B and Writing 2 B, or modified English 10
 * Texts: **Selected by individual teachers based on student needs.

Character Trait website: []

Characterization PowerPoint:

Definition of Poverty

Global Issues: Poverty, Immigration, and Economic Globalization The World Bank list of countries

"Lewis Hine" Listening Activity Poverty in PicturesDirections: Choose a picture from the blog Poverty in Pictures and write a 200-300 word narrative story. Remember to include complete sentences, and transitions. List of transitions: []

Consumer Collage Assignment Here are a list of some digital collage websites. Feel free to use your own. SmileBox Photovisi Procollage

Your in class HANDWRITTEN assignment is the following:

You have been asked to give examples of becoming a conscious consumer by the Eco Club. Write a 250-350 word speech. Make sure to review the Steps to Writing Speech handout. You will have two class periods to complete this writing. Please turn into the trays on my desk.

This is a formative assignment that is in preparation for your final exam. Please do your very best! Speech Handout: