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  • Literature develops intercultural and intracultural empathy/humanity.  Students learn to understand their world and be understood in it.  We want students to be committed to social responsibility that extends beyond their own borders, experiences and communities.  Being exposed to and analyzing varied types of text/media develops critical thinking skills necessary to address real-world, interdisciplinary issues. 

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    • We must have literacy skills/context to differentiate the valid information from misinformation. 
    • AI will not teach students how to effectively speak and listen to others - we will!
    • We need critical thinking skills to navigate real-world problems and interactions.
    • Students need guidance to find value and meaning in focusing on a text for an extended period. In a fast-paced world, we need opportunities to slow down and promote academic endurance/stamina. 
    • In a tech-advanced world, people still prefer to collaborate and connect with humans. Authenticity will be paramount!

    • Academically Prepared 
    • A Creative Innovator 
    • A Critical Thinker 
    • An Effective Communicator 
    • A Global Citizen 
    • Reflective, Self-Aware and Future Focused

    • How to read, write, think, speak, analyze and listen.
    • How to understand multiple perspectives and consider how valid they are.
    • How to effectively engage with and be literate in various text types and media.
    • How to be life-long readers, learners, thinkers and stakeholders in their communities. 
    • Motivated to be engaged in civic opportunities.

  • Communication and collaboration skills are key in all professional contexts.

    Articulating ideas in a clear, concise manner applies to all professional endeavors. 

    We must be adaptable, flexible, and authentic.

    Critical thinking and evaluative skills will allow for ethically-driven problem-solving in all careers.

     

  • Students will be reading texts that align with developmentally-appropriate expectations. 

    As students progress, skills and curriculum become progressively rigorous as they build on previous instruction. 

    Skills develop across an increasing scale of complexity as students move from grades 6 to 12.