West Irondequoit High School

Humanities

   Humanities is a unique course with a different focus than many other English classes.  We study a variety of topics including art history, classical music, film studies, and literature from Ancient Greece to the Modern Day.  This course also places a strong focus on writing, reading, analyzing materials, discourse, appreciation of the arts, and experiencing new things. 

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Some of the major areas of study - a brief overview

« Classic Literature: Hamlet by Shakespeare, The Inferno by Dante, and Oedipus by Sophocles.

« Independent Reading: Student choice (sometimes limited by teacher), one book every four to six weeks.

« Art History:  Study of various eras including Ancient Greece, Medieval, Renaissance, Classical/Romantic, and Modern.

« Writing: Emphasis on style and the “writer’s voice” with grammar/sentence pattern lessons. Students will write a paper (about three double spaced pages) approximately every three weeks.  Detailed directions for each paper will be given before the due date.

« Artistic Expression: Various activities and projects linked to units.

« Music History: 800 years of music program and guest speaker with additional class study.

« Film: Study and analysis.

« Poetry: Thematically linked to units.

« Experiencing New Things – Yearbook Project:  Several times during the year, this course requires students to explore outside of their usual surroundings.  They will be asked to go to an event or visit a place and write about the experience.

Sure Methods for Success:
Excellent attendance
Self-advocacy
Active participation
Proofreading
Planning ahead/working ahead
Asking for help before work is due

Ms. Royer

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Ms. McFee

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Mr. Czadzeck

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MAJOR DEADLINES IN HUMANITIES

February

2/9 – “Storyboard your life” project due

2/8 – 15 minutes of fame 1 minute “pitch” presentation

2/18-2/22 – Winter break

2/26 – Yearbook experience #5 (with 7 sentence patterns) due

 

March

3/19 – Life lesson book project due (15 min of fame connection)

3/26 – Yearbook experience #6 (with 7 sentence patterns) due

 

April

4/8 – Learning journal essay writing day (due at end of class)

4/9 – Third quarter yearbook experience paper rewrites due

4/14-4/18 – Spring break

 

May

Fifteen minutes of fame presentations begin this month.

5/14 – Learning journal essay writing day (due at end of class)

5/15 – Children’s book assignment due

5/21 – Final yearbook project due

5/21 – Fourth quarter yearbook experience paper rewrites due

5/22 – Arts Fest

 

June

6/12 – Personal gift due

6/16 – Last day of classes

6/22 – Graduation

 

Note:

•  There will also be additional quizzes, journal responses, and activities that are not listed on this sheet.

•  Meeting all of these deadlines ON TIME may result in a bonus 100% each quarter.

•  Please be aware that a few dates and assignments have been changed from the “due dates” sheet given to you at the beginning of the school year.

Mrs. Quintero

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